So, the MWS/SCC concert rocked. Go see hubby's pics here.
So after a quick dinner at Moe's, we headed over. Is it bad to expect to be blessed? Cause that is what happened.
This was more than just a concert, it was an amazing worship event. We had great seats and during some of the most awesome songs, my heart and eyes teared up as I turned and watched hundreds of people standing with their hands raised and eyes closed. I know God was smiling.
Then I started thinking of the 2 men who were performing. Now, during my walk with Christ, I have heard some amazing words. But music has always touched me in a more emotional way. MWS was one of the first artists I listened to along with Amy, Wes King, David Meece, Bryan Duncan, DC Talk and other old school artists. I did not listen to SCC until college. In fact I would listed to the Christmas cd driving home from college in Tn to Fl.
Anyway, sometimes I listen to the music and not the words. I need to slow down or I am going to miss something.
These 2 men said YES when God asked them to serve. I can not imagine how many lives have been touched by the music of these 2 men. They both shared their hearts. Steven talked about the loss of Maria Sue and how the family was doing and Michael shared his love for our great country.
It was awesome. its amazing how sometimes things you have heard your whole life just come back to life at the oddest times. Last night reminded me that we have a God, not A GOD, but God, who knows our every thought. Knew our first day and knows our last. Has plans for us that are far better than anything we can come up with. Every Christian concert helps open my heart to new things. This is now expected. I love the worship experience. I love it when my heart and mind are focused on the One who created me.
last night, it was nice to hear some of the music that has encouraged me. It was hard to hear SCC talk about Maria. I have not done a post on the event that changed that family's lives because I didn't feel right about it. I do not know them and I will more than likely never know them. But my heart has been unusually really heavy for them. I don't know why. After the incident,I had a hard time sleeping. My mind was with this family. I wondered what they were thinking, what they were feeling.. At first I wanted it to go way, it was just too odd. But I just prayed everytime the family was heavy on my mind Like many people, the Chapman's have influenced many. When I look at the seeds God planted for our adoption, they are an early part of the story.
SCC talked about how the songs he has written over the years to ministed to others were now encouraging others.
What I am working on coming to grips with is that God is God and we are not. Could it be any more simpler ( the words may be simple but that statment is just crazy cool)? God is not A God, but GOD! He is awesome , beyond anything I can comprehend. There will be bad times, there will be hard times. God has a plan, a journey for us. Sometimes those hurdles on the journey hurt and are hard but if we can keep on walking with Him, we wll experience true awesomeness!
God loves me. God likes me. He has awesome plans for me. Do I always fully trust Him? Do I glorify Him with my words, thoughts and actions? No, but i want to. He deserves so much more than I can give Him. I am so thanksful for eternal life.
Sometimes, as a God follower, I think I think inside the box and that comes across to those who I meet. I do not want to a box thinker. I need to work on that.
Sorry for the rambling. I feel better now.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
i was tagged- again
My very first online friend tagged me and since we met, she has been a rocking friend. Mandy, (oh Mandy) here ya go
Now, I need to tag 6 people
Michael
Fliss
Don and Be ( I think a couples tag is fun)
Jose
Jeff and Val- just to see if they come visit my blog
Karen
Here are the rules…..
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post
4. If you are tagged, just do it, and pass the tag along!!
So, here’s my random things:
1) I want to write a childrens book one day. Did you know that? It will be a series called "The adventures of Lucy and Pickle" based on the observed play of our Lucy the basset hound and cat Pixel (Pickle) 2 I eat lemons with salt on it 3) I despise being late. If am going to be late, I just dont want to go. I think people are staring at me 4) In case you did not figure it out, I love Disney Cruises and all things Disney. I am not obsessed but Disney makes me happy 5) I have given up soda for a year before. Failed at this year. May try it again next year. 6) I saw Buffy the vampire slayer the movie over 8 times at the theater. I was having a Luke Perry problem at the time. *** I can quote almost the entire 8 seconds movie. Its what brought Mandy and I together. heeheeNow, I need to tag 6 people
Michael
Fliss
Don and Be ( I think a couples tag is fun)
Jose
Jeff and Val- just to see if they come visit my blog
Karen
yesterday
So yesterday started out not so good. I rarely have bad days (the ones where everything goes wrong) but yesterday was trying my patience.
I clocked out from work and then got a phone regarding a situation that I can not discuss but will just add some more time to another shift one day. That stressed me out until I realized it really was not that big of a deal. So I head home and realize my BIL told me tire was low and I stopped off to get some air in the tire. The air thing at the gas station just started and I had the hardest time connecting it to the tire (ugh). I get home and I smell gas but Im in a hurry and I just ignore it. Autumn is waiting for and she is just too sweet. I leave her out of the kennel while I get dressed and she does well. I have to be at Bible Study in 30 minutes.
I put her in the kennel (I have to literally push her rear end in) and walk outside. The gas company is outside and says they want to turn off our gas because we have not paid. Dude, I am in a hurry, can you come back? I did not say that but I did think it. So after calling Michael, we figure out the problem and I tell him about the smell. He says why didn't you call the gas leak line? Huh? I'm still in a hurry but he wants to come check on things anyway. So the dog is whining in the kennel, dude is looking around and the house is dirty. He finds the problem. The stove. It has a leak and its really old( probably was installed when the house was built). So now we have to get a new stove. Ugh!
I have to decide if I want to go to Bible Study and WW since I am already late and I despise being late. I went. I'm glad I did. I had fun. We reviewed Daniel and got ready for Hosea. i then met my friend at WW and tried to get out of being weight since I have not been on program all week. Thing all you can eat shrimp at Red Lobsters x2, cracker barrel, ben and jerrys, pumpkin latte at Starbucks (no, not at one time). I just figured what the heck. Check this out. I still lost 1.2 pounds. I am motivated again. I also ran into an old friend we knew at an old trivia location and I look forward to seeing her on Wednesdays.
My day started turning around. After WW and lunch ( chicken fajitas, corn tortillas, no cheese, sour cream or guac) I headed home to play with Autumn. We played and took a long nap on the couch until Michael came home.
We played trivia and I had my last yucky ( but oh so yummy) meal of the week. Now I am back on track and have already been to they gym and am having my water. Check this out. I left Autumn out of her kennel while I was at the gym and she did fabulous.
There are some wonderful pics over on the adoption blog and Michael still needs 18 people to donate 5$ to his JDRF fund by Saturday. Head over to his blog for the link and to help!
Now, we are watching Enchanted and blogging. Rock on!
I clocked out from work and then got a phone regarding a situation that I can not discuss but will just add some more time to another shift one day. That stressed me out until I realized it really was not that big of a deal. So I head home and realize my BIL told me tire was low and I stopped off to get some air in the tire. The air thing at the gas station just started and I had the hardest time connecting it to the tire (ugh). I get home and I smell gas but Im in a hurry and I just ignore it. Autumn is waiting for and she is just too sweet. I leave her out of the kennel while I get dressed and she does well. I have to be at Bible Study in 30 minutes.
I put her in the kennel (I have to literally push her rear end in) and walk outside. The gas company is outside and says they want to turn off our gas because we have not paid. Dude, I am in a hurry, can you come back? I did not say that but I did think it. So after calling Michael, we figure out the problem and I tell him about the smell. He says why didn't you call the gas leak line? Huh? I'm still in a hurry but he wants to come check on things anyway. So the dog is whining in the kennel, dude is looking around and the house is dirty. He finds the problem. The stove. It has a leak and its really old( probably was installed when the house was built). So now we have to get a new stove. Ugh!
I have to decide if I want to go to Bible Study and WW since I am already late and I despise being late. I went. I'm glad I did. I had fun. We reviewed Daniel and got ready for Hosea. i then met my friend at WW and tried to get out of being weight since I have not been on program all week. Thing all you can eat shrimp at Red Lobsters x2, cracker barrel, ben and jerrys, pumpkin latte at Starbucks (no, not at one time). I just figured what the heck. Check this out. I still lost 1.2 pounds. I am motivated again. I also ran into an old friend we knew at an old trivia location and I look forward to seeing her on Wednesdays.
My day started turning around. After WW and lunch ( chicken fajitas, corn tortillas, no cheese, sour cream or guac) I headed home to play with Autumn. We played and took a long nap on the couch until Michael came home.
We played trivia and I had my last yucky ( but oh so yummy) meal of the week. Now I am back on track and have already been to they gym and am having my water. Check this out. I left Autumn out of her kennel while I was at the gym and she did fabulous.
There are some wonderful pics over on the adoption blog and Michael still needs 18 people to donate 5$ to his JDRF fund by Saturday. Head over to his blog for the link and to help!
Now, we are watching Enchanted and blogging. Rock on!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Book review-love starts with Elle
Rachel Hauk is one of my favorite new authors. She is right behind Karen Kingsbury, love her. This is my 2nd book in a series and I am hooked. The first book was Sweet Caroline and these are must reads if you like good Christian Fiction. I want to get to know her characters. I want to live in the towns they do..Good Stuff..Read below, check out the other blogs on the tour and don't forget to sign the authors blog for a great contest, all you have to do is leave a comment and you get a chance for a free book!
About Rachel: Rachel Hauck is the author of ten, going on eleven novels, and has recently become an "acclaimed" author. (Yeah, funny how that happened. Some dude found her lottery stub stuck to the bottom of his shoe and tried to "acclaim" her. But her husband refused to pay out.)
Since then, she's gone on to become a best selling author of Sweet Caroline.
Living in central Florida with her husband of sixteen and a half years, one sweet little dog and one ornery cat, Rachel is a graduate of Ohio State University and a huge Buckeye football fan. One day she hopes to stand on the sidelines next to Coach Tressel as a famed, acclaimed best selling OSU alumni, beloved for her work in literature and letters. (She's written at least a couple hundred letters in her life time.)
Her current release, Love Starts With Elle (July 2008, Thomas Nelson) is set in the South Carolina lowcountry, and earned 4.5 Stars and Top Pick from Romantic Times Book Club.
Look for her next release next spring, The Sweet By and By, the first book in the Born To Fly series with award winning country artist, Sara Evans.
Of the writing journey, Rachel says, "I'm humbled by the amazing things God is doing in my life. I love what I do, and am so privileged to work with Thomas Nelson fiction and am excited to see what God has in store for all of His authors and writers. Just keep praying and writing!"
Visit her blog and website at http://www.rachelhauck.com
About the book:
Elle's living the dream-but is it her dream or his?
Elle loves life in Beaufort, South Carolina-lazy summer days on the sand bar, coastal bonfires, and dinners with friends sharing a lifetime of memories. And she's found her niche as the owner of a successful art gallery too. Life is good.
Then the dynamic pastor of her small town church sweeps her off her feet. She's never known a man like Jeremiah-one who breathes in confidence and exhales all doubt. When he proposes in the setting sunlight, Elle hands him her heart on a silver platter.
But Jeremiah's just accepted a large pastorate in a different state. If she's serious about their relationship, Elle will take "the call," too, leaving behind the people and place she loves so dearly. Elle's friendship with her new tenant, widower Heath McCord, and his young daughter make things even more complicated.
Is love transferrable across the miles? And can you take it with you when you go?
Buy the book Link: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Starts-Elle-Rachel-Hauck/dp/1595543384?&camp=212361&creative=383841&linkCode=wss&tag=sprightly-20
Blog Tour Post and Schedule link: http://www.rachelhauck.com/2008/10/love-starts-with-elle-blog-tour.html (Please include this link on your post, so that your readers can follow the tour!)
About Rachel: Rachel Hauck is the author of ten, going on eleven novels, and has recently become an "acclaimed" author. (Yeah, funny how that happened. Some dude found her lottery stub stuck to the bottom of his shoe and tried to "acclaim" her. But her husband refused to pay out.)
Since then, she's gone on to become a best selling author of Sweet Caroline.
Living in central Florida with her husband of sixteen and a half years, one sweet little dog and one ornery cat, Rachel is a graduate of Ohio State University and a huge Buckeye football fan. One day she hopes to stand on the sidelines next to Coach Tressel as a famed, acclaimed best selling OSU alumni, beloved for her work in literature and letters. (She's written at least a couple hundred letters in her life time.)
Her current release, Love Starts With Elle (July 2008, Thomas Nelson) is set in the South Carolina lowcountry, and earned 4.5 Stars and Top Pick from Romantic Times Book Club.
Look for her next release next spring, The Sweet By and By, the first book in the Born To Fly series with award winning country artist, Sara Evans.
Of the writing journey, Rachel says, "I'm humbled by the amazing things God is doing in my life. I love what I do, and am so privileged to work with Thomas Nelson fiction and am excited to see what God has in store for all of His authors and writers. Just keep praying and writing!"
Visit her blog and website at http://www.rachelhauck.com
About the book:
Elle's living the dream-but is it her dream or his?
Elle loves life in Beaufort, South Carolina-lazy summer days on the sand bar, coastal bonfires, and dinners with friends sharing a lifetime of memories. And she's found her niche as the owner of a successful art gallery too. Life is good.
Then the dynamic pastor of her small town church sweeps her off her feet. She's never known a man like Jeremiah-one who breathes in confidence and exhales all doubt. When he proposes in the setting sunlight, Elle hands him her heart on a silver platter.
But Jeremiah's just accepted a large pastorate in a different state. If she's serious about their relationship, Elle will take "the call," too, leaving behind the people and place she loves so dearly. Elle's friendship with her new tenant, widower Heath McCord, and his young daughter make things even more complicated.
Is love transferrable across the miles? And can you take it with you when you go?
Buy the book Link: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Starts-Elle-Rachel-Hauck/dp/1595543384?&camp=212361&creative=383841&linkCode=wss&tag=sprightly-20
Blog Tour Post and Schedule link: http://www.rachelhauck.com/2008/10/love-starts-with-elle-blog-tour.html (Please include this link on your post, so that your readers can follow the tour!)
Autumn-the truth
Autumn is our new foster Basset Hound. Its hard for me to realize she is a foster but we can choose to adopt at any time. TO foster, this means we take her to basset adoption events and love on her. I am hoping she is a perfect fit for our family and that we will finalize the adoption. Did you see the pics on Michael's blog? She is precious. MP told us something at church when we told him we were going to look at dogs. He told us a new dog would take Lucy's space but never her place. Autumn is about twice the size of Lucy. She loves to be outside and loves to play with the cat. Last night, we got Lucy's crate out and after whining for about 20 minutes, she fell asleep and slept all night and didn't use the potty, all good signs her story is that she was a stray and was taken to a shelter. I can tell she was loved . She is healthy and loves to drink water. Today I want to get her a new bone (she found some of Lucy's in the back yard) and maybe a little bed. Shes having a hard time climbing on the couch and the recliner..She has indeed figured out the doggie door. She's really funny!
Joy
So, if you have not met our new friend yet, check her pics out here. Guys, she is just too perfect. Perhaps she is just trying us out and has not showed us her true colors, but I am liking this new friend.
We did have a wonderful Tn trip and you can those wonderful pics here!
more blogging to come later
Saturday, October 11, 2008
I think people lied to me. They said my sadness of Lucy the basset hound would get easier. It hasn't. I miss every part of her and miss the final week of her. I am glad I told her I loved her before I went to work. Hubby did a wonderful tribute to our Lucy last week, click here to see it.
If she had human thoughts, I sure hope she knew how much I loved her and had I known how sick she was, I would have stayed home from work that night.
If she had human thoughts, I sure hope she knew how much I loved her and had I known how sick she was, I would have stayed home from work that night.
We are back
We are back from our get away to Chattanooga. I will let you know when Michael has the pics ready. This was one of our best fall trips!
We started late morning Friday and headed straight to the Tn Aquarium which rocked (and has changed since we were last there 4 years ago). I liked this much better than the Ga one but it did make me want to make more frequent trips to our local ones (more on that later). Then we headed to our hotel, checked in and walked over to Red Lobster which has their all you can eat shrimp thingy going on now.
Came back to the hotel, chilled. Oh yeah our hotel (Marriott Courtyard) had a jacuzzi in the room and they gave us an anniversary gift!!! Got some good sleep, slept in and left about 11. We decided to do Rock City which was having their Oktoberfest and it was beautiful. Much better than 4 years ago and they had tons of fall decorations, which meant lots of pictures..Rock on!! So, after a couple of hours, I got my Starbucks Pumpkin latte thing and we headed home, stopping first at Cracker barrel which by the way has tons of kids clothes 70% off and no we did not buy anything. Really, all I got was my to go tea!
We are back. I am thinking about cleaning and putting some fall decorations out and Michael headed out to his Charity Poker Tournament at the restaurant!
A good time was had by all!
We started late morning Friday and headed straight to the Tn Aquarium which rocked (and has changed since we were last there 4 years ago). I liked this much better than the Ga one but it did make me want to make more frequent trips to our local ones (more on that later). Then we headed to our hotel, checked in and walked over to Red Lobster which has their all you can eat shrimp thingy going on now.
Came back to the hotel, chilled. Oh yeah our hotel (Marriott Courtyard) had a jacuzzi in the room and they gave us an anniversary gift!!! Got some good sleep, slept in and left about 11. We decided to do Rock City which was having their Oktoberfest and it was beautiful. Much better than 4 years ago and they had tons of fall decorations, which meant lots of pictures..Rock on!! So, after a couple of hours, I got my Starbucks Pumpkin latte thing and we headed home, stopping first at Cracker barrel which by the way has tons of kids clothes 70% off and no we did not buy anything. Really, all I got was my to go tea!
We are back. I am thinking about cleaning and putting some fall decorations out and Michael headed out to his Charity Poker Tournament at the restaurant!
A good time was had by all!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
JDRF-juvenile diabetes research
Michael's half way to his goal. I can not count or add because now he needs 30 people to give just 5 dollars to this great cause. If you know anyone who has suffered with this disease, would you consider giving? He has about 9 days to make his go and we would both appreciate it.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
technical difficulties
Its now Tuesday and I just got back from lunch with precious friends who always find a way of making my heart smile and restoring my hope and giving me the extra encouragement I always need.
So Sunday, we made it to church for the early service as I was excited to hear the news series, Coloring Your World. We sat in the theater and there were some technical difficulties. They had a plan B but plan C went into effect as one of the church leaders got up and spoke instead of trying to get the video feed to work. God is so good. We needed those technical difficulties. For the first time, in a very long time, I was silent and poured my heart to God in the most honest way (I am not bragging just saying that talking to my Father felt really good). Craig talked about what are you giving up? What are you hesitant to give up?
So, I asked. I listened. I specifically asked if I needed to give up online time and blogging. I was afraid not to ask because what if this is what HE wants to me give up? I don't think it is. I am still waiting and listening to what God wants because that is what I want.
I have never had visions from God and wasn't really hearing Him but I got this picture in mind and one day I may tell you what it was. It was something I have never really pictured or have any idea where it may have come from, but I am looking forward to what it may bring.
Anyway, I need to change my blog. I need to simplify it and get rid of some stuff. Does anyone recommend a blog designer with very reasonable prices? If I can't find anyone, I will go back to the simple blogger format. No big deal!!!
What I am learning is that God will use whatever means necessary to talk to us. We just have to listen. I am so thankful for Sunday!
So Sunday, we made it to church for the early service as I was excited to hear the news series, Coloring Your World. We sat in the theater and there were some technical difficulties. They had a plan B but plan C went into effect as one of the church leaders got up and spoke instead of trying to get the video feed to work. God is so good. We needed those technical difficulties. For the first time, in a very long time, I was silent and poured my heart to God in the most honest way (I am not bragging just saying that talking to my Father felt really good). Craig talked about what are you giving up? What are you hesitant to give up?
So, I asked. I listened. I specifically asked if I needed to give up online time and blogging. I was afraid not to ask because what if this is what HE wants to me give up? I don't think it is. I am still waiting and listening to what God wants because that is what I want.
I have never had visions from God and wasn't really hearing Him but I got this picture in mind and one day I may tell you what it was. It was something I have never really pictured or have any idea where it may have come from, but I am looking forward to what it may bring.
Anyway, I need to change my blog. I need to simplify it and get rid of some stuff. Does anyone recommend a blog designer with very reasonable prices? If I can't find anyone, I will go back to the simple blogger format. No big deal!!!
What I am learning is that God will use whatever means necessary to talk to us. We just have to listen. I am so thankful for Sunday!
Monday, October 06, 2008
Our anniversary
Today is our 7th anniversary and we are rockin! Sure we have some good and bad days and we have hit many valleys but on top of those mountains is just beauty! I am excited to see what God has in store for us!
I love you MJC! You rock my world and I am so excited to see what God has in store for you. Its going to be awesome!
There are a few wedding pics over at MIchaels blog
So, will this be our last anniversary without kids? Makes you wonder, huh?
I need to get to sleep as I just got home but I cant imagine my life without my Michael. Wow, crazy 7 years. But I can now look back and see God's hand on so many things even when I wondered where He was!
I love you MJC! You rock my world and I am so excited to see what God has in store for you. Its going to be awesome!
There are a few wedding pics over at MIchaels blog
So, will this be our last anniversary without kids? Makes you wonder, huh?
I need to get to sleep as I just got home but I cant imagine my life without my Michael. Wow, crazy 7 years. But I can now look back and see God's hand on so many things even when I wondered where He was!
Sunday, October 05, 2008
I promise to write something with substance soon but until then, has anything been really on your heart or mind these days? SOmething you just can't shake off?
Reminder, Michael is almost half way to his Juvenile Diabetes Walk. Still need about 30 people to give 5 dollars to help!!! IF you would like to participate and it would rock if you did, click here to see his progress!
Reminder, Michael is almost half way to his Juvenile Diabetes Walk. Still need about 30 people to give 5 dollars to help!!! IF you would like to participate and it would rock if you did, click here to see his progress!
Friday, October 03, 2008
weekend is here
Its Friday night and its quiet. I am waiting for Michael to get home. Just got back from an adoption support group and now catching up online stuff. Loving the twitter thing, its kind of addictive.
Did well eating until the potluck dinner, but that's life right? I had a slice of ham, broccoli casserole, a role and a very small slice of pumpkin cheesecake. So, way over points but it was fun. I will start over tomorrow but have a neighborhood BBQ. I have already decided to eat before and to make sure I don't get any BBQ sauce.
Skipped the gym but will go tomorrow.
So, has anyone watched a good movie lately? It can be new or old, just wondering?
Did well eating until the potluck dinner, but that's life right? I had a slice of ham, broccoli casserole, a role and a very small slice of pumpkin cheesecake. So, way over points but it was fun. I will start over tomorrow but have a neighborhood BBQ. I have already decided to eat before and to make sure I don't get any BBQ sauce.
Skipped the gym but will go tomorrow.
So, has anyone watched a good movie lately? It can be new or old, just wondering?
Friday
Just got home. Walked out of my car and wanted to stand there. I wanted to just feel the air around me. I do not do that enough. I may do that later, I dont know. I drove by my favorite tree this morning. You see, I do have a favorite tree. Each fall, it slowly turns into the most beautiful colors. Perhaps hubby can catch a picture for me sometime.
I love this feeling. I can not wait to go to bed in about 30 minutes. SLeep is good.
But the fall. I do not want to miss this season. I want to slow down and do nothing but enjoy it. Its kind of like seasons of life. Sometimes I want things to quickly pass but if I do that, I will miss something so special. I love my reminders to slow down. I feel like I have probably missed some special times because I am always in a hurry. Life is too precious to be like that.
Anyway, I wonder what God is thinking when we stop and just admire this creation of His. I wonder if we really appreciate the beauty of this earth. I am so happy to just be alive.
7 years ago, we were finishing up wedding plans,and I was buying baskets to make for our hotel guests. I was dreaming of married life and what life in Atlanta would bring. Dreams are good! What a great week we had. A week about us. It was awesome!!!!
Sorry for the randomness of this post!
I love this feeling. I can not wait to go to bed in about 30 minutes. SLeep is good.
But the fall. I do not want to miss this season. I want to slow down and do nothing but enjoy it. Its kind of like seasons of life. Sometimes I want things to quickly pass but if I do that, I will miss something so special. I love my reminders to slow down. I feel like I have probably missed some special times because I am always in a hurry. Life is too precious to be like that.
Anyway, I wonder what God is thinking when we stop and just admire this creation of His. I wonder if we really appreciate the beauty of this earth. I am so happy to just be alive.
7 years ago, we were finishing up wedding plans,and I was buying baskets to make for our hotel guests. I was dreaming of married life and what life in Atlanta would bring. Dreams are good! What a great week we had. A week about us. It was awesome!!!!
Sorry for the randomness of this post!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Wednesday was busy
Wed. started early as I left for women's Bible Study, followed by weigh in, lunch with friend, getting hair done, trip to thrift store and then trivia with husband. I managed to do a load of laundry and loaded the dishwasher as well!!! Missed Lucy at the same time as she liked to help!
Let's back up shall we? Went to Biblionse Study and reviewed Lamentations and then watched our preview video of Ezekiel. As we reviewed Lamentations, I can not help but wonder if our country will ever turn towards God or continue to ignore Him! I am worried about our country and the world of sin we live in (a whole other post). One of our new ladies (whose husband needs prayer) is worried and asked us how many of us are standing up to things we know are wrong or are we a part of it and she had me thinking? Then we had an exercise and we each wrote our "lament" on a post card and I had an interesting time doing this. Love my girls!
Then I headed to weight watchers where I hoped to have lost .2 pounds but actually lost 2.2 pounds bringing my lost to 27 pounds. Its really a small amount compared to what I have to lose but it does sound like a lot, doesn't it? I came back with goodies like a 25 pound charm and magnet and another 16 weigh in charm!!! Yeah and then I had lunch with my friend Donna and it made celebrating even sweeter. I am really enjoying my lunches with here! Shout out to Donna!
SO then I went directly to get some more color on my hair and a trim. I'm still afraid to try anything to new plus we are having pics made for the church directory next week and I didn't want to mess that up. Then I came home and started laundry and spent time with Michael before heading out. I went to the gym last night and then the thrift store. I am so close to the next size and I am not going to spend a lot of money on clothes I hope I will not be in long. After getting 3 sweaters and 2 pairs of jeans for 14 dollars we came home and headed to trivia which is a non WW meal and so good last night plus we get to spend time with our friend Charlie.
Now its Thursday. I have been to the gym and had a 4 point breakfast with a banana and an egg sandwich with 1/2 cup of egg beaters, 2 slices of Natures own bread, and a slice of Fat free cheese!
For those who are reading from the weight loss challenge or anyone interested, I found a cool weight loss blog over here
2 last things. Still looking for new blog titles but am leaning strongly towards one. Also, if anyone knows someone who does blogs for a very reasonable price let me know!!!
Michael has raised over 100 dollars towards his Juvenile Diabetes walk. We need 35 more people to donate 5 dollars before October 17th. This can be done. If you would like to contribute, please head over here!
Let's back up shall we? Went to Biblionse Study and reviewed Lamentations and then watched our preview video of Ezekiel. As we reviewed Lamentations, I can not help but wonder if our country will ever turn towards God or continue to ignore Him! I am worried about our country and the world of sin we live in (a whole other post). One of our new ladies (whose husband needs prayer) is worried and asked us how many of us are standing up to things we know are wrong or are we a part of it and she had me thinking? Then we had an exercise and we each wrote our "lament" on a post card and I had an interesting time doing this. Love my girls!
Then I headed to weight watchers where I hoped to have lost .2 pounds but actually lost 2.2 pounds bringing my lost to 27 pounds. Its really a small amount compared to what I have to lose but it does sound like a lot, doesn't it? I came back with goodies like a 25 pound charm and magnet and another 16 weigh in charm!!! Yeah and then I had lunch with my friend Donna and it made celebrating even sweeter. I am really enjoying my lunches with here! Shout out to Donna!
SO then I went directly to get some more color on my hair and a trim. I'm still afraid to try anything to new plus we are having pics made for the church directory next week and I didn't want to mess that up. Then I came home and started laundry and spent time with Michael before heading out. I went to the gym last night and then the thrift store. I am so close to the next size and I am not going to spend a lot of money on clothes I hope I will not be in long. After getting 3 sweaters and 2 pairs of jeans for 14 dollars we came home and headed to trivia which is a non WW meal and so good last night plus we get to spend time with our friend Charlie.
Now its Thursday. I have been to the gym and had a 4 point breakfast with a banana and an egg sandwich with 1/2 cup of egg beaters, 2 slices of Natures own bread, and a slice of Fat free cheese!
For those who are reading from the weight loss challenge or anyone interested, I found a cool weight loss blog over here
2 last things. Still looking for new blog titles but am leaning strongly towards one. Also, if anyone knows someone who does blogs for a very reasonable price let me know!!!
Michael has raised over 100 dollars towards his Juvenile Diabetes walk. We need 35 more people to donate 5 dollars before October 17th. This can be done. If you would like to contribute, please head over here!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
fall is here
Fall is here. Life is good. Its odd to know that 7 years ago, we were finalizing seating arrangements and picking out our wedding music. October is very much my favorite month and the next week some of my posts will be pictures from our wedding and some wonderful memories!
I'm out for Bible Study, weigh in, lunch, getting hair done and going to the thrift store to find some clothes possibly one size smaller (i am not spending big bucks on new clothes that I only hope will be able to fit for a few months?
When I think if fall, I think,
my wedding
my honeymoon (Colonial Williamsburg)
leaves
pumpkin
cool clean air
getting ready for Christmas
good times
What do you think of when you think of fall?
I'm out for Bible Study, weigh in, lunch, getting hair done and going to the thrift store to find some clothes possibly one size smaller (i am not spending big bucks on new clothes that I only hope will be able to fit for a few months?
When I think if fall, I think,
my wedding
my honeymoon (Colonial Williamsburg)
leaves
pumpkin
cool clean air
getting ready for Christmas
good times
What do you think of when you think of fall?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Happy Birthday Amys Mom
Amy and Mom ( love mom's shirt thanks to brother)
Mom Showing off artwork
Mom and dad in key West
The Family
Mom and Dad
MOm and Dad
Happy Mom
Happy Birthday Mom! Hope you have a wonderful day. Mom has spent most of her life making sure her family is happy and has wonderful memories. Im so glad most of my memories include her. She has raised a wonderful family and has a great heart My mom rocks! Thanks for giving me a brother and sister as well. Mom can also be very silly.
Happy Birthday Mom! Hope you have a wonderful day. Mom has spent most of her life making sure her family is happy and has wonderful memories. Im so glad most of my memories include her. She has raised a wonderful family and has a great heart My mom rocks! Thanks for giving me a brother and sister as well. Mom can also be very silly.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
weight watchers and friendship
So far so good this week on Weight Watchers. Tonight we are having crockpot chicken fajitas and then going to a sports bar to watch a UCF football game. Last night I was able to make a big book of online recipes I found. Yes, last night was a long night! HeeHee!
Just posted on our adoption blog about community. But last night, was a very good night for me because I was able to catch up with my friend Rebekah who was working on my floor. SHe has always been one of my best friends at work but due to her growing family, schedules and other things, we have not been able to talk to each other for a very long time. We talked a lot about marriage, church and friendship in general and boy my idea of friendship has really changed.
The word friend is pretty strong. Friends are such a special gift that you have to take care of. I have not been the best friend to so many people and I am sorry about that. I am not sure when the last time I actually called someone to talk simply because I didnt want to bother them. Thats sooo not cool! Over the past year, I have made some good friends at church, work, online, blah blah blah. When I think of a friend, I think of someone I can be real with. Someone who wants to get to know the real Amy even with all the yuckiness inside.I have enjoyed letting people get to know the real me. I am not sure I have ever really been as honest with people as I have this year. I have been honest with my weight, infertility and have tried not to hide some of those feelings. Its very hard for me to be honest and real with people I do not know, but I am getting better. For someone to love me unconditionally is rare but awesome. I want to share my thoughts, even the not nice ones. What the purpose of relationships if you do not share the real stuff? I have a lot of acquaintance's at work and church who I think are awesome. I have some friends who are quick to share. I wish I was more like that. Sometimes my friends share a lot more than I do, and that's not fair. God created us to be real with each other, even when "being real" isn't pretty!
What I am learning is no matter how together someone has it, not many of us really have it together. But to me, that's what great about being alive. We can help and encourage each other and take joy in our relationships.
I am constantly learning.
Just posted on our adoption blog about community. But last night, was a very good night for me because I was able to catch up with my friend Rebekah who was working on my floor. SHe has always been one of my best friends at work but due to her growing family, schedules and other things, we have not been able to talk to each other for a very long time. We talked a lot about marriage, church and friendship in general and boy my idea of friendship has really changed.
The word friend is pretty strong. Friends are such a special gift that you have to take care of. I have not been the best friend to so many people and I am sorry about that. I am not sure when the last time I actually called someone to talk simply because I didnt want to bother them. Thats sooo not cool! Over the past year, I have made some good friends at church, work, online, blah blah blah. When I think of a friend, I think of someone I can be real with. Someone who wants to get to know the real Amy even with all the yuckiness inside.I have enjoyed letting people get to know the real me. I am not sure I have ever really been as honest with people as I have this year. I have been honest with my weight, infertility and have tried not to hide some of those feelings. Its very hard for me to be honest and real with people I do not know, but I am getting better. For someone to love me unconditionally is rare but awesome. I want to share my thoughts, even the not nice ones. What the purpose of relationships if you do not share the real stuff? I have a lot of acquaintance's at work and church who I think are awesome. I have some friends who are quick to share. I wish I was more like that. Sometimes my friends share a lot more than I do, and that's not fair. God created us to be real with each other, even when "being real" isn't pretty!
What I am learning is no matter how together someone has it, not many of us really have it together. But to me, that's what great about being alive. We can help and encourage each other and take joy in our relationships.
I am constantly learning.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
100 Good Wishes Quilt opportunity
IF anyone is interested in paticipating in our 100 Good Wishes quilt or just wants some info, send me an email to amyschristopher@comcast.net and I will forward the letter to sent to family and friends. If you want to see what we have collected so far, head over to www.christopherquilt.blogspot.com
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
lets do some bullets shall we
1) Bible Study + WW+ lunch with friend = good times
2) Lost 3.6 this week making my total 24.8. What the heck? Im getting a pedicure every 25 pounds lost and I do 24.8? Geesh! Just kidding
3) Sat in line over an hour for gas. During my wait, I watched the numbers on the price board drop. It took me a while to realize they were not actually dropping that fast, they were out of unleaded. At least i am set for a while
4)I like some of the suggestions for changing my blog name, but need some more. Come on? Some of you are soooo stinkin creativing its not even funny!
5) Hubby is raising money for Juvenile Diabetes and is participating in a walk the middle of October. He is trying to raise 300$. I am challenging you to give 5$ and you can do so by clicking here http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmID=87158946
6) my favorite tree in the neighborhood is starting to change colors, yippee
7) What am I doing to lose weight? I made a few rules
- as long as I am not sick and not sleeping at 8am in the morning, I am at the gym
-drinking a lot of water
-walking laps at work
-giving myself a free day to eat so that I can stay focused during the week
-eating lots of WW snacks and ice cream
-we are eating at least one veggie at dinner every night
-learning to love oatmeal and realizing that it keeps me full longer
8) I love comments. I love interacting with anyone who reads this
9) we are still collecting quilt squares for LynnMarie so let me know if you want to participate in the project. The quilt blog is updated so go and see what we have collected.
10) Michael posted one of my favorite photos on his blog. Check out www.valtool.blogspot.com
2) Lost 3.6 this week making my total 24.8. What the heck? Im getting a pedicure every 25 pounds lost and I do 24.8? Geesh! Just kidding
3) Sat in line over an hour for gas. During my wait, I watched the numbers on the price board drop. It took me a while to realize they were not actually dropping that fast, they were out of unleaded. At least i am set for a while
4)I like some of the suggestions for changing my blog name, but need some more. Come on? Some of you are soooo stinkin creativing its not even funny!
5) Hubby is raising money for Juvenile Diabetes and is participating in a walk the middle of October. He is trying to raise 300$. I am challenging you to give 5$ and you can do so by clicking here http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmID=87158946
6) my favorite tree in the neighborhood is starting to change colors, yippee
7) What am I doing to lose weight? I made a few rules
- as long as I am not sick and not sleeping at 8am in the morning, I am at the gym
-drinking a lot of water
-walking laps at work
-giving myself a free day to eat so that I can stay focused during the week
-eating lots of WW snacks and ice cream
-we are eating at least one veggie at dinner every night
-learning to love oatmeal and realizing that it keeps me full longer
8) I love comments. I love interacting with anyone who reads this
9) we are still collecting quilt squares for LynnMarie so let me know if you want to participate in the project. The quilt blog is updated so go and see what we have collected.
10) Michael posted one of my favorite photos on his blog. Check out www.valtool.blogspot.com
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Go sponsort my hubby
Hubby is coordinating a JDRF event at his work and is also participating in the Juvenile Diabetes walk. He has given himself a 300$ goal and has 290$ left of this goal to make. Michael takes interest in this charity for various reasons but mainly because he has diabetes. Ok, so I am hoping that you will go here http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87158946
and donate. Each dollar counts but would love to see a lot of my blogging friends donate 5 or 10 dollars (or more). Come on! 5 bucks isn't a lot but might help in the research of diabetes!!!!!!
and donate. Each dollar counts but would love to see a lot of my blogging friends donate 5 or 10 dollars (or more). Come on! 5 bucks isn't a lot but might help in the research of diabetes!!!!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Its a Small World and need your input
SO last time I worked I got a phone call from another floor. It was Misty, a friend, another nurse and someone who attends our church. She asked me if we were still adopting from China! I said heck yeah! She was orienting a new nurse who adopted from CHina last year, used our agency and had some questions about special needs. I went to meet her and she rocked! So, looking forward to seeing her more. She also knows some of our First Friday friends!
Today, I went to work in the nursery and a lady tapped me and said "I know YOU!" I knew her as well. I have been sitting behind her in my WW meetings each week ! That was exciting.
Anyway, I need a new name for my blog. I need something more than just Random Thoughts. Any suggestions are welcome. Not sure if we will do a prize but I guarantee you will get some link love and if you don't have a blog, then there will be a post all about you!! Most of you know the real Amy and I want something that says something about me. It can be a phrase, song title, anything. I am just not creative. It can be a phrase from my blog or anything. If I get enough suggestions, Ill let you vote on the winner!
Ok, get your thinking caps on!
Today, I went to work in the nursery and a lady tapped me and said "I know YOU!" I knew her as well. I have been sitting behind her in my WW meetings each week ! That was exciting.
Anyway, I need a new name for my blog. I need something more than just Random Thoughts. Any suggestions are welcome. Not sure if we will do a prize but I guarantee you will get some link love and if you don't have a blog, then there will be a post all about you!! Most of you know the real Amy and I want something that says something about me. It can be a phrase, song title, anything. I am just not creative. It can be a phrase from my blog or anything. If I get enough suggestions, Ill let you vote on the winner!
Ok, get your thinking caps on!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Bullet post
Its Friday. I have no idea what to blog about.
I am happy to hear Steven Curtis Chapman recorded a Christmas video this week!
I am glad its fall, cooler weather, pretty colors and our anniversary is coming up next month!
I had a moment of motivation this week and did a couple of hours of good cleaning. If I could do this every other day, cleaning the house could be fun1
Loving the Chris Sligh CD! Great music and lyrics!
Loving Bible Study. This week I am reading Jeremiah and no I have not started yet!
I am having dinner with friends Saturday night, yippee!
I have not heard from the winner of the contest below. If I do not hear from them by tomorrow morning, I will pick another winner.
Loving facebook. College friends are coming from everywhere. I added a friend weeks ago, not really knowing who it was because of the last name. I cant believe I didn't realize it was Melanie from Union, Soooooo happy!
I have been working out more, so hopefully I will have another loss next week at weigh in!
Fall has arrived in Atlanta, I think!
Oh and I bought a Christmas puzzle at Hobby Lobby ( cool store) and plan on working on that next week!
Ok, its time for me to go night night!
Peace out everyone!
I am happy to hear Steven Curtis Chapman recorded a Christmas video this week!
I am glad its fall, cooler weather, pretty colors and our anniversary is coming up next month!
I had a moment of motivation this week and did a couple of hours of good cleaning. If I could do this every other day, cleaning the house could be fun1
Loving the Chris Sligh CD! Great music and lyrics!
Loving Bible Study. This week I am reading Jeremiah and no I have not started yet!
I am having dinner with friends Saturday night, yippee!
I have not heard from the winner of the contest below. If I do not hear from them by tomorrow morning, I will pick another winner.
Loving facebook. College friends are coming from everywhere. I added a friend weeks ago, not really knowing who it was because of the last name. I cant believe I didn't realize it was Melanie from Union, Soooooo happy!
I have been working out more, so hopefully I will have another loss next week at weigh in!
Fall has arrived in Atlanta, I think!
Oh and I bought a Christmas puzzle at Hobby Lobby ( cool store) and plan on working on that next week!
Ok, its time for me to go night night!
Peace out everyone!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Happy Birthday Daddy-O
Happy Birthday Dad!!!!
My Dad turns a big number today! Scroll down and get to know the coolest dad ever!!! Why is he the greatest dad? Because he has always led my example, both personally and professionally! He has provided us with unconditional love and the most amazing experiences that will last a love time. He gives advice, always has a listening ear, and never denies a hug! He has a generous soul and is an amazing dad, husband, brother, friend, and grandfather! He has raised his family to happy and have the most amazing memories. He went out of his way to always put us first. He thinks about the future and plans. He is a wonderful teacher and has a lot of patience (I will tell you about my driving lessons some other time)
Dad,Happy birthday. Wish we were in Florida! Have a most excellent day!
My Dad turns a big number today! Scroll down and get to know the coolest dad ever!!! Why is he the greatest dad? Because he has always led my example, both personally and professionally! He has provided us with unconditional love and the most amazing experiences that will last a love time. He gives advice, always has a listening ear, and never denies a hug! He has a generous soul and is an amazing dad, husband, brother, friend, and grandfather! He has raised his family to happy and have the most amazing memories. He went out of his way to always put us first. He thinks about the future and plans. He is a wonderful teacher and has a lot of patience (I will tell you about my driving lessons some other time)
Dad,Happy birthday. Wish we were in Florida! Have a most excellent day!
The Pentz Family
(Kelly, Mom, Dad, Amy, Wes)
Mom and Dad
the expanded Pentz clan(Michael, amy, Mom, Dad, kelly, Owen, Seth and Janie)
Dad helping the kids get on a tube
Dad resting at the cruise terminal
Happy Dad
Just chillin
Helping Janie pick out her first cabbage patch kid!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
the Amazing Collection
Tomorrow is Women's Bible Study and we will be discussing Isaiah and watching the video for Jeremiah. I forgot I was going to some of the verses we are learning. This book of the Bible is full of information. Seriously, I didnt realize how many songs I listen to have lyrics that come from Isaiah!!
Anyway, the memory verse for the week was:
Anyway, the memory verse for the week was:
"'Come now, and let us reason together,"
Says the Lord,
"Though your sins are as scarlet,
They will be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool
Isaiah 1:8
The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender
-william booth, founder of Salvation Army
Says the Lord,
"Though your sins are as scarlet,
They will be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool
Isaiah 1:8
The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender
-william booth, founder of Salvation Army
contest winner
is Cheri and Shane! I dont know you guys and I cant find a contact for you so please comment here or email me your address at amyschristopher@comcast.net
Congrats, these are great books!
and just so you know how I pick random winners, I use this website
http://www.mathgoodies.com/calculators/random_no_custom.html
Congrats, these are great books!
and just so you know how I pick random winners, I use this website
http://www.mathgoodies.com/calculators/random_no_custom.html
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sweet September book tour and give away
This is the second book in a series by Guideposts called Home to Heather Creek. The publisher gave me a hardback copy of the first 2 books and they were so good I read them both this weekend. If you just want to read a sweet story about a family, this is a wonderful series. See the bottom of this post for details!
Sweet September was a wonderful read by Tricia Goyer whom I have recently discovered. What a great writer. This book read like a TV show, I could picture the entire story in my head. I can not wait to read more!!!!!! This is another set of books I would totally recommend.
About the Blog Tour Contest:
Since Sweet September is all about family, Tricia wants to meet yours. Leave a comment on Tricia’s blog tour post sharing who your favorite family member is and why - and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win William-Sonoma’s Pumpkin Harvest Loaf Pan & Quick Bread Set.
About the book: (Book 2 of the Home to Heather Creek series)
Harvest time at Heather Creek Farm is an exciting time, but the kids don't seem to be getting into the spirit. One day while he's wandering through the fields, Christopher stumbles across an old piece of metal buried in the ground. He doesn't know what it is, but he hides it in the shed.
That night, the garden by the house is uprooted. Who could have done such a thing? Charlotte is determined to find out, but is distracted when she gets news that Sam is failing school. The sullen teen is indifferent and won't study. He starts spending a lot of time with Pete. Though she loves her son dearly, Pete never finished high school, and Charlotte is afraid he'll encourage Sam to do the same. How can she help him get back on track?
A gripping story that examines the Stevenson family's history as well as its shaky future, Sweet September will bring you deeper into the loving community of Bedford and the deep ties of love that bind this broken family together. As they forge new connections, you'll be entertained, inspired, and reminded that God's grace can make all things new.
About Tricia:
Tricia Goyer is the author of twelve books including From Dust and Ashes, My Life UnScripted, and the children's book, 10 Minutes to Showtime. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like Today's Christian Woman and Focus on the Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in the mountains of Montana.
Tricia’s website: www.triciagoyer.com
Tricia’s blog: http://triciagoyer.blogspot.com
Sweet September was a wonderful read by Tricia Goyer whom I have recently discovered. What a great writer. This book read like a TV show, I could picture the entire story in my head. I can not wait to read more!!!!!! This is another set of books I would totally recommend.
About the Blog Tour Contest:
Since Sweet September is all about family, Tricia wants to meet yours. Leave a comment on Tricia’s blog tour post sharing who your favorite family member is and why - and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win William-Sonoma’s Pumpkin Harvest Loaf Pan & Quick Bread Set.
About the book: (Book 2 of the Home to Heather Creek series)
Harvest time at Heather Creek Farm is an exciting time, but the kids don't seem to be getting into the spirit. One day while he's wandering through the fields, Christopher stumbles across an old piece of metal buried in the ground. He doesn't know what it is, but he hides it in the shed.
That night, the garden by the house is uprooted. Who could have done such a thing? Charlotte is determined to find out, but is distracted when she gets news that Sam is failing school. The sullen teen is indifferent and won't study. He starts spending a lot of time with Pete. Though she loves her son dearly, Pete never finished high school, and Charlotte is afraid he'll encourage Sam to do the same. How can she help him get back on track?
A gripping story that examines the Stevenson family's history as well as its shaky future, Sweet September will bring you deeper into the loving community of Bedford and the deep ties of love that bind this broken family together. As they forge new connections, you'll be entertained, inspired, and reminded that God's grace can make all things new.
About Tricia:
Tricia Goyer is the author of twelve books including From Dust and Ashes, My Life UnScripted, and the children's book, 10 Minutes to Showtime. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like Today's Christian Woman and Focus on the Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in the mountains of Montana.
Tricia’s website: www.triciagoyer.com
Tricia’s blog: http://triciagoyer.blogspot.com
Labels: Book Blog Tour, book reviews
Ok, so if you want to win both of these books (yes I am giving both away at the same time), just leave a comment here tell me one thing about the town you live in!!!
Don't forget to go to the authors blog as well for another contest and visit the others on the tour!
You have until Tuesday at 2pm or whenever I wake up to leave a comment!
weight loss challenge
So I joined the Chubby Chicks Weight loss challenge (see side bar) and its not too late to join. There are a few guys on there as well! She wanted us to talk about what we have been doing differently.
Ok, I have been planning meals but its not been a perfect week at all. I have had some free meals and I am sure my weight loss would be a lot more had I really been more strict.
This morning I had some egg beaters mixed with some onions and peppers, a slice of fat free cheese on my new bread. Total was 3 points and very filling. I am eating Natures Own high fiber bread. Its only 1 point for 2 slices. Seriously, cant go wrong with that! What else am I a doing? Trying to eat a veggie or fruit a couple of times a day and trying to go to the gym on the days I am not sleeping. So its all good. Bible Study is on Wed and then WI so we will see how it goes.
Ok, I have been planning meals but its not been a perfect week at all. I have had some free meals and I am sure my weight loss would be a lot more had I really been more strict.
This morning I had some egg beaters mixed with some onions and peppers, a slice of fat free cheese on my new bread. Total was 3 points and very filling. I am eating Natures Own high fiber bread. Its only 1 point for 2 slices. Seriously, cant go wrong with that! What else am I a doing? Trying to eat a veggie or fruit a couple of times a day and trying to go to the gym on the days I am not sleeping. So its all good. Bible Study is on Wed and then WI so we will see how it goes.
gift card to the Babys Room
If you live in Atlanta, head over to FISH website and look for the Babys Room or Babys Place ad .Click on it and sign up. They are giving coupons for a 25 dollar gift card for signing up for e-moms and even ask if you are adopting? Love it!!!
accountabilty
How do you hold someone accountable for their actions and behavior but also love them and not become judgemental. I think I have done a bad job as someone I once considered a friend. Ugh! I think my choices regarding her decision have not been a good example!
hint: book tour and give away sometime tomorrow!
hint: book tour and give away sometime tomorrow!
Friday, September 12, 2008
my decision and the reasons why
*****Update below
Okay, read the post below so you can understand whats going on.
For various reasons, I am going to stay at my women's gym FOR NOW!
Tomorrow, I will tell the mgr why I almost left and that's not like me at all but I will tell him.
Since I will not be signing a contract and I am only paying 15 dollars a month, I will stay in my comfort zone. Michael will try to get me a week pass for his gym and I will try that out at some point. The bicycle class that was posted sounds very interesting.
The truth is I have been successful when working out at this place. I like the quietness and although it is small, it has what I need and I have been told that I will get personal training free (which is a plus).
Thanks for all the advice and honestly if I hear one more comment like the one I heard, I will leave without explanation. I would have said something today but there was a customer there and I bit my tongue and tried to be respectful
Okay, read the post below so you can understand whats going on.
For various reasons, I am going to stay at my women's gym FOR NOW!
Tomorrow, I will tell the mgr why I almost left and that's not like me at all but I will tell him.
Since I will not be signing a contract and I am only paying 15 dollars a month, I will stay in my comfort zone. Michael will try to get me a week pass for his gym and I will try that out at some point. The bicycle class that was posted sounds very interesting.
The truth is I have been successful when working out at this place. I like the quietness and although it is small, it has what I need and I have been told that I will get personal training free (which is a plus).
Thanks for all the advice and honestly if I hear one more comment like the one I heard, I will leave without explanation. I would have said something today but there was a customer there and I bit my tongue and tried to be respectful
UPDATE: I did go work out and the dude was there. So he asked to talk to me and I said I told him what he said and that it really hurt my feelings. I told him I had asked several people their opinions and that many recommended me leaving. He sincerely apologized and told me he was just trying to say that other gyms are typical "meat markets" and that he no way was he trying to hurt my feelings. I did tell him exactly what I heard and that no one has ever talked to me like that. Anyway, that's that..Yeah for Amy. I never talk to people like that. It kind of felt good!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Yesterday and need some input
Ok, so yesterday was socially busy and I am NEVER socially busy. It started out by me going to the kickoff of the Women's Bible Study t church. I got there and they had an awesome breakfast laid out and I had a handful of grapes. Yummy!! So we had the intro and broke into our small groups. I am with the same girls as last year and I am so excited. Some of us met this summer for a Beth Moore Study. These ladies are so sweet and I am glad we are getting to know each better. We are doing the Amazing Collection, a study where we read the entire Bible and study it over 3 years. We are starting with Isaiah this year and I am so looking forward to this year. Lots of good stuff planned. I left a few minutes early and headed over to the weight watchers meeting.
Now, I have not had the best week. I had several really bad meals but I have been doing some laps around the nurses station at work. I was very very surprised by hearing I lost 4.6 pounds this week!!! Yippee. I am back to the weight loss before the cruise. Time to move on. I am thinking that every 25 pounds will bring a pedicure on! After WI I had another great lunch with Donna. We hope to do this weekly as there is a Mexican restaurant next door. I had Chicken enchiladas, only ate one tortilla but next time will skip the guacamole. Its soooo not worth it!!
Came home, worked on cleaning, took some books back to the library, actually went to the gym and then ended the night with trivia!! Fun Fun!
Here is where I need your help. When I went to the gym, I took my letter with me. The letter was a "I don't want to renew my membership" letter. I walked in and the mgr looked at it first so I knew what was up. I go to a women's only gym that is less than 2 miles from the house. I am almost always the only one working out when I go there.
Now this guy wanted to know my reasons and I told him about getting a cheaper rate at Gold's Gym and the fact that I could work out with my husband.
Here was his response!
Just because you want to work out with your husband doesn't mean you will!
If you stay, I will drop your monthly rate to 15 dollars a month!
I will help you reach your goals by training you for free!
Here was the kicker! When you go to a men and women's gym, there will be a lot of people who are already fit and they will be watching you and staring at you while you work out. Now, fluffy people know people stare, it doesn't matter if they are at a gym or not. But I did not need this pushy dude to tell me this. That ticked me off.
But, if i continue to stay at my gym , I rarely see him.
I do feel comfortable with the equipment and I wouldn't have to worry about trying this Gold's Gym out.
What would you do? How would you feel?
Now, I have not had the best week. I had several really bad meals but I have been doing some laps around the nurses station at work. I was very very surprised by hearing I lost 4.6 pounds this week!!! Yippee. I am back to the weight loss before the cruise. Time to move on. I am thinking that every 25 pounds will bring a pedicure on! After WI I had another great lunch with Donna. We hope to do this weekly as there is a Mexican restaurant next door. I had Chicken enchiladas, only ate one tortilla but next time will skip the guacamole. Its soooo not worth it!!
Came home, worked on cleaning, took some books back to the library, actually went to the gym and then ended the night with trivia!! Fun Fun!
Here is where I need your help. When I went to the gym, I took my letter with me. The letter was a "I don't want to renew my membership" letter. I walked in and the mgr looked at it first so I knew what was up. I go to a women's only gym that is less than 2 miles from the house. I am almost always the only one working out when I go there.
Now this guy wanted to know my reasons and I told him about getting a cheaper rate at Gold's Gym and the fact that I could work out with my husband.
Here was his response!
Just because you want to work out with your husband doesn't mean you will!
If you stay, I will drop your monthly rate to 15 dollars a month!
I will help you reach your goals by training you for free!
Here was the kicker! When you go to a men and women's gym, there will be a lot of people who are already fit and they will be watching you and staring at you while you work out. Now, fluffy people know people stare, it doesn't matter if they are at a gym or not. But I did not need this pushy dude to tell me this. That ticked me off.
But, if i continue to stay at my gym , I rarely see him.
I do feel comfortable with the equipment and I wouldn't have to worry about trying this Gold's Gym out.
What would you do? How would you feel?
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Find me
Thanks to Steven Russell I am now a twitterer. If you do not know what a twitter is, I will explain it later or steal his words. I am also on face book. I have lost all interest in myspace
Find me on either as amy christopher or amyschristopher or AOL IM as amychristopherRN
Find me on either as amy christopher or amyschristopher or AOL IM as amychristopherRN
winner announced
We have a winner!!! The random number site online picked number 3 for me, so Leslie M, you win!! I will get your info to the publisher so they can send you your book. Do not forget to sign up on the authors link. What a great prize basket!!
Normal post tomorrow about a really good day!
Amy
Normal post tomorrow about a really good day!
Amy
give away reminder
You have until 10pm tonight to make a comment (on the post below) and enter a book give away on this blog!
Don't forget to stop by the authors blog by clicking here to enter a contest for a yummy gift basket!
Don't forget to stop by the authors blog by clicking here to enter a contest for a yummy gift basket!
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Book Review, contest, and a book give away
Get Cozy Josey by Susan May Warren
Ok so my review is below. In order to win a copy of the book, leave a comment here and tell me the last book that you read. The publishing company will be sending the book to the winner!!!!
I loved this book. I loved the story line, the characters and the location. If life seems to just be flying by and you can not seem to get a handle on things, you will relate to this character. Not many books make me giggle out loud, but I could picture Josey so clearly! HAHA! Susan May Warren could easily become one of your favorite authors!!!!
Scroll down for the authors very cool contest. Also, if you are looking for new blogs to read, check out the others on the book tour. Fun stuff!!!!!!
About the book: How do you get cozy when your new "home" is a frozen tundra? Josey's dreams of small-town
Story behind the series:
Behind the Pages
“Why don’t you write your life story?” During my eight years as a missionary in
I laugh that finally, I got to write about all the fallacies, all the frustrations, and all the foolishness of being a freshman missionary. Mostly, I got to write about the one thing that God taught me – that He’d been at work in my life to bring me to this place, and the places beyond, all my life. And that I didn’t have to be perfect. I just had to surrender and trust.
Just like Josey.
Buy book here: http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1028342&item_no=86268
Contest! The “Get Cozy” Contest!
Tell your readers to head over to Susan’s blog tour post : http://susanmaywarren.typepad.com/scribbles/2008/08/get-cozy-josey.html and leave a comment on that post for your chance to win a Get Cozy gift basket! The basket will be loaded with Godiva chocolate, Starbucks coffee, Harry and David Moose Crunch, gourmet hot cocoa, and a fab pair of snuvvy PJs!
In your comment tell Susan your favorite winter time activity or winter memory!
Schedule Link: http://sprightly-amyanne.blogspot.com/2008/08/josey-is-headed-to-siberia.html
Please post this link or the schedule on your blog tour post!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Rough weekend
Tonight I will go in for my 3rd night in a row and although its been a pretty easy weekend, its been emotionally draining. In my 7 years at CHOA, I had to do something I have never done before nor do I ever want to do it again. Ok, I am warning you, sad post ahead.
I had a patient, I shall call her "C"who was admitted for a brain tumor. Newly diagnosed. All this family knew was it was in her head and were hanging out for diagnosis and observation.
She had an MRI and we were waiting results. Dr. Reisner, my favorite doctor and neurosurgeon patted my shoulder and said 'Amy, its bad, really bad." Be prepared. This is another wonderful family." Dr. Reisner is an awesome, honest doctor and I did not know what to do with this info. Usually, its a day shift thing. Mom was at Walmart when Dr. Reisner came to talk and he talked to dad. He let dad know the tumor was inoperable and on her brain stem and that the oncology doctors would talk with him tomorrow. Dr. Reisner asked me to call the chaplain and then he had to go into surgery.
Mom and her sister came back from the store and we found a quiet place to talk. The chaplain asked me to go in with her and I immediately started praying. Dad told mom but was not clear at all, so I had to step in and explain them. Thank God for chaplains. I truly felt like I was having an out of body experience. So, I had to explain exactly what the Dr told me in a room. You have to know that mom is due to deliver baby number 5 any day now so I had that on top of everything. We sat in this room with the family while the chaplain prayed. I could only tell them exactly what the doctor told them but also wanted so badly to give them some hope but didn't want to give them any false hope. I listened to mom cry out "Are you giving me this new baby to make my goodbye easier"? I wish I was making this up. I am so glad I am working 3 days in a row so I could get to know this family and little girl. Their family was forever changed the other day.
Sunday afternoon, they learned the tumor is one of the worse you can have and that even with radiation they are looking at a year or two at the most. It is surreal. Please pray for this family and their support system. Mom needs to give birth this week so they can make plans for treatment and other decisions.
God is good. I want them to see that. I wish I could have done more.
I had a patient, I shall call her "C"who was admitted for a brain tumor. Newly diagnosed. All this family knew was it was in her head and were hanging out for diagnosis and observation.
She had an MRI and we were waiting results. Dr. Reisner, my favorite doctor and neurosurgeon patted my shoulder and said 'Amy, its bad, really bad." Be prepared. This is another wonderful family." Dr. Reisner is an awesome, honest doctor and I did not know what to do with this info. Usually, its a day shift thing. Mom was at Walmart when Dr. Reisner came to talk and he talked to dad. He let dad know the tumor was inoperable and on her brain stem and that the oncology doctors would talk with him tomorrow. Dr. Reisner asked me to call the chaplain and then he had to go into surgery.
Mom and her sister came back from the store and we found a quiet place to talk. The chaplain asked me to go in with her and I immediately started praying. Dad told mom but was not clear at all, so I had to step in and explain them. Thank God for chaplains. I truly felt like I was having an out of body experience. So, I had to explain exactly what the Dr told me in a room. You have to know that mom is due to deliver baby number 5 any day now so I had that on top of everything. We sat in this room with the family while the chaplain prayed. I could only tell them exactly what the doctor told them but also wanted so badly to give them some hope but didn't want to give them any false hope. I listened to mom cry out "Are you giving me this new baby to make my goodbye easier"? I wish I was making this up. I am so glad I am working 3 days in a row so I could get to know this family and little girl. Their family was forever changed the other day.
Sunday afternoon, they learned the tumor is one of the worse you can have and that even with radiation they are looking at a year or two at the most. It is surreal. Please pray for this family and their support system. Mom needs to give birth this week so they can make plans for treatment and other decisions.
God is good. I want them to see that. I wish I could have done more.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Anonymous post
Ok, this is the first time I have gotten a comment like this. Usually I would not even post it or give it some attention but I wanted to share it.
The comment was " Why even bother blogging if you aren't going to be honest" This comment didn't really match with the post, but anyone is free to comment whatever they want. Now I am not sure what this person meant but i am thinking she or he thinks I may be a bit too positive.
Want some honesty about me? Here ya go!
I am not perfect, nor do I want to me. I hope that I honestly admit my mistakes.
I have secrets. Okay, I have really not done anything illegal, but there are things that I have done that I really do not want to admit.
I gossip. at work. A LOT
I am having a hard time loving or even liking a coworker due to a personal decision. Her decision has impacted the workplace, and I am judging. I do not want to.
Do I cuss? I have said a few swear words, sorry
Do I drink alcohol? Yes i have had some alcohol.
Have I questioned God? Have I doubted God? I have questioned God, but I have not doubted Him. I have learned through others experiences that God can bring sunshine through the darkest moments. It may take a lot of time, but He does. His mercies are new every day!
Whats our marriage like? Oh we have our problems. We bicker over the dumbest things and most of that is my fault but I love my husband so much and grateful that God brought him to me. We do have a lot of fun together.
What you don't know about me is are my insecurities. I have a lot of them. A lot of them have had effects on personal paranoid.
I do not like people to be mad at me. I will do anything to make things "right" and when that is out of my control, I feel horrible.
I hate to be late. really. Its beyond bad. I get really really upset when we run late.
I like to eat, heck, that's why I am on Weight Watchers.
I wish I had better control of spending.
I stink of driving in big cities.
My sarcasm offends some people
I can be judgemental. I do not want to be, but it happens.
I am Christian and I am a hypocrite. Sometimes you will read things on my blog that are my honest heart felt thoughts and sometimes they may not be nice. If you do not like my honesty, you do not have to read my blog. My blog is my therapy. I liked what Steven wrote one time, that he was trying to get comfortable in his own skin. I am learning to love the Amy God created and am trying to glorify Him with my words and actions. I will always struggle with this. You will never hear me say, I have got it together but I will always strive for it.
I will never comprehend God's love for me. Nor do I want to. What a gift!
So, dear anonymous, I hope this was a bit more honest. I want to be more like blogging Amy. I am not here to make everyone happy, although I want that and I have realized that no matter how hard I try, there will be people who do not like me. Thats okay. I am learning to love unconditionally
The comment was " Why even bother blogging if you aren't going to be honest" This comment didn't really match with the post, but anyone is free to comment whatever they want. Now I am not sure what this person meant but i am thinking she or he thinks I may be a bit too positive.
Want some honesty about me? Here ya go!
I am not perfect, nor do I want to me. I hope that I honestly admit my mistakes.
I have secrets. Okay, I have really not done anything illegal, but there are things that I have done that I really do not want to admit.
I gossip. at work. A LOT
I am having a hard time loving or even liking a coworker due to a personal decision. Her decision has impacted the workplace, and I am judging. I do not want to.
Do I cuss? I have said a few swear words, sorry
Do I drink alcohol? Yes i have had some alcohol.
Have I questioned God? Have I doubted God? I have questioned God, but I have not doubted Him. I have learned through others experiences that God can bring sunshine through the darkest moments. It may take a lot of time, but He does. His mercies are new every day!
Whats our marriage like? Oh we have our problems. We bicker over the dumbest things and most of that is my fault but I love my husband so much and grateful that God brought him to me. We do have a lot of fun together.
What you don't know about me is are my insecurities. I have a lot of them. A lot of them have had effects on personal paranoid.
I do not like people to be mad at me. I will do anything to make things "right" and when that is out of my control, I feel horrible.
I hate to be late. really. Its beyond bad. I get really really upset when we run late.
I like to eat, heck, that's why I am on Weight Watchers.
I wish I had better control of spending.
I stink of driving in big cities.
My sarcasm offends some people
I can be judgemental. I do not want to be, but it happens.
I am Christian and I am a hypocrite. Sometimes you will read things on my blog that are my honest heart felt thoughts and sometimes they may not be nice. If you do not like my honesty, you do not have to read my blog. My blog is my therapy. I liked what Steven wrote one time, that he was trying to get comfortable in his own skin. I am learning to love the Amy God created and am trying to glorify Him with my words and actions. I will always struggle with this. You will never hear me say, I have got it together but I will always strive for it.
I will never comprehend God's love for me. Nor do I want to. What a gift!
So, dear anonymous, I hope this was a bit more honest. I want to be more like blogging Amy. I am not here to make everyone happy, although I want that and I have realized that no matter how hard I try, there will be people who do not like me. Thats okay. I am learning to love unconditionally
Friday, September 05, 2008
I am attempting to figure the twitter thing out, Steven and prompted me to do that and since his blog encouraged me to start mine, I figured I should try it. Seriously, he also got me into facebook.
Persuasive dude isn't he? Anyway, he is taking a blog break but I very much encourage you to go and read some of his older posts. There is some good, honest posting there?
What is twitter? I have no idea how to describe it. You get messages throughout the day about what people are up to and since I am so nosey, this could be good!
Come find me !
Amy Christopher
Persuasive dude isn't he? Anyway, he is taking a blog break but I very much encourage you to go and read some of his older posts. There is some good, honest posting there?
What is twitter? I have no idea how to describe it. You get messages throughout the day about what people are up to and since I am so nosey, this could be good!
Come find me !
Amy Christopher
Thursday, September 04, 2008
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