She took the laces out of her shoes and had me put them back in. I looked over a little bit later and she had the laces out again only this time she was patiently figuring out how to put the laces back in. She got it on her first time!
From the monthly archives:
June 2008
When my kids can’t find anything to watch on t.v. they will watch HGTV. I don’t mind because it’s fun to see what the designers can do with a limited budget.
I am by no means a designer and my house looks it. I’m not exactly sure what my style is and have no clue as to where to begin. That’s why I like to watch the shows where people do know what they are doing.
It’s interesting that my sons are interested in the shows and several times I have caught them in the hall watching them when they are supposed to be in bed.
Today after watching Design on a Dime, my eldest son decided he wanted to make a sofa. He started with how high he wanted it and how long it would be. He listed the materials he wanted to use…silk, metal, and wood. After coming up with the materials and measurements he then went online to look up the silk and the cost of metal.
After he had written down the fabric color and the kinds of metal he wanted to use, he then set down to draw a design of the sofa. I was pretty impressed. Needless to say, we aren’t able to afford all the materials for him to build us a sofa but I’m going to suggest he build a sofa for his little sister’s doll house. I’m pretty sure I can come up with the materials for that.
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My husband wanted me to listen to a song so he pulled the video up on YouTube. It happened to be “Rise Above This” by Seether.
This song spoke to me. I have been there. I have been to the point that I wanted to end it all. Yes, I am talking about suicide. I am talking about wanting to down pills and never wake up again. I’m talking about slitting my wrists and bleeding to death. I didn’t want to live anymore and it wasn’t very long ago. Possibly a year ago…possibly less.
I’m not sure of the time period nor was this the first time I had contemplated suicide. It was however the first time I told anyone about it. I was scared that I would actually try to kill myself but mess up and have to deal with the aftermath. I chickened out because I was afraid I wouldn’t succeed.
I am now thankful that I didn’t attempt to take my life as I can now see that it would have been the ultimate rejection to my husband and children. Also, my life isn’t that bad which is something I couldn’t figure out. Why I wanted to die.
I have everything I need, pretty much everything I want…so why did I want to die? Why was life so unbearable? I don’t know. I don’t have the answers. I do know that I spoke up and ended up getting the help I needed and am better now.
I thank God that I have loving friends and family who helped me through this difficult time period in my life. You know who you are because I poured my heart out to you and you stayed with me while I bawled and let it all out. You helped me find myself and rise above this.
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This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
(Bethany House June 1, 2008)
by
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Deanne Gist has been a busy lady. She had a career in elementary education. She raised four children. In fifteen years she has: run a home accessory/antique business, member of the press, penned freelance journalism for a few well-known publications, People, Parents, Family Fun and more. She was the CFO for her husband’s engineering company, she did all this in her home.
She also founded a publishing corporation for the purpose of developing, producing and marketing products which would reinforce family values, teach children responsibility and provide character building activities. In answer to Gist’s fervent prayers, God sent a mainstream publisher to her door who licensed her parenting I Did It!® product line and committed to publish the next generation of her system, thus freeing Gist to return to her writing.
Eight months later, she submitted A Bride Most Begrudging to Bethany House Publishers and they picked it up for their new “edgy inspirational” line of historical fiction. After its release in July 2005, Bride hit eight best seller lists and has sold over 100,000 copies and won the Christy Award for BEST ROMANCE 2006. The Measure of a Lady was her 2006 summer release. It hit five best seller lists and won the Christy Award for BEST ROMANCE 2007. Gist is contracted to have a new book come out every summer. Courting Trouble was her 2007 summer release and it hit three best seller lists.
Deeanne lives in Texas with her husband of twenty-four years. They have two kids in high school, two in college.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A Texas-Sized Tale of Unexpected Love
Essie Spreckelmeyer is the last woman anyone in Corsicana, Texas, expected to see with a man on her arm. Independent and outspoken, she’s known more for riding bicycles in outrageous bloomers than for catching a man’s eye.
And the last man who seems willing to give her a second glance is Tony Morgan, newly hired at Spreckelmeyer’s oil company. The disinherited son of an oil baron, Tony wants most to restore his name and regain his lost fortune–not lose his heart to this headstrong blonde. She confounds, contradicts, and confuses him. Sometimes he doesn’t know if she’s driving him toward the aisle or the end of his rope.
That’s how life is …Deep In The Heart Of Trouble
If you would like to read the first chapter, go HERE
“Christy Award winner Gist’s historical romances have increasingly gained popularity, combining witty dialog, well-balanced plots, and fully developed characters who seem almost real. Recommended for CF and romance collections.”
– Library Journal
“Gist does it again! Her signature prose is consistent and she delivers a thoroughly delightful and entertaining story that’s worthy of our time and attention. Not only won’t you want to put this book down, you’ll want to enjoy this story again and again.”
– JUNE TOP PICK, 4-1/2 STARS, Romantic Times, Jennifer Reyes
“Gist has once again written a delightfully humorous historical romance. After reading the first book in this series of two, I was anxious to get my hands on this one. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed … It is a spectacular, feel-good story which I highly recommend. You will definitely be glad you read it.”
-– FIVE STAR RATING, The Romance Studio, Brenda Talley
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First, I am glad to say that I made my goal of exercising three times this week for at least 30 mins. I tried to get it done early in the week so that I wasn’t feeling pressured by the end of the week. That plan worked.
Last week I weighed in at 203.2. I’m not exactly sure if I have lost any weight or gained weight. You see we have recently moved and I couldn’t find my scale so I went and bought a new one. This time I got a fancy digital scale so it would be easier to read. The following two pictures were taken within seconds of each other.
You tell me…have I lost weight or have I gained? I don’t know but I do know that I made my goal and for that I am proud.
Carry on fellow RagaMuffin Tops. Carry on.
Look here to see how my fellow RagaMuffin Tops are doing.
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Every once in awhile we will give the camera to our kiddos and let them go wild. The following are some pictures from our two year old.
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The dates for the Mocha on Mount Bible study are July 2 to August 6.
I wrote down the wrong dates yesterday and when I went to write it on my calendar a few minutes ago I realized I posted the wrong dates. Sorry about that. I guess that’s what happens when I think for more than a few seconds at a time.
Again, the correct dates are July 2 to August 6.
Check out the cute graphic I put in my sidebar! I can’t get it to link anywhere but I’m trying. Never mind, hubby fixed it. So now the graphic takes you to the post that has the bible study info. Yea for hubby!
Have a great evening and try not to think very hard.
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I thought it would be fun to host a Bible study and see how much response I received.
Join me and others as we study God’s Word together. We will be reading Mocha on the Mount by Sandra Glahn. This is a six week course that will run from July 2 to August 6. We will meet on Wednesdays where I share what I have learned this week and you will comment back what you learned.
This is a casual atmosphere and I’m not going to hunt you down if you don’t do your work. Besides, how will I know if you read it or not? I won’t. So don’t be shy and join me for some bible study time.
Just leave a comment saying you’re in, get your book, and have the first chapter read by July 2nd.
See ya.
*The bookcover picture was taken from Sandra Glahn’s website.
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I wonder if there is a program for those of us who have to have more books. For those of us who have to buy books even though we have plenty of books and have no room for books. Although if there is a program I don’t want to go. It would mean admitting that I have a problem (I know I do) and then I would have to something about it (which I don’t want to).
I know I have a problem with books. Reading books is my passion and I always have one, two, or three that I’m reading at any given time. For example, right now I’m reading: Second Glance: A Novel
I just bought some more books over the weekend that I have been wanting to read for some time. The Kite Runner, The Other Boleyn Girl and picked up an advanced reader The View from Garden City for free. I would have bought more but my husband wouldn’t let me. (He thinks from a financial point of view and I think from a “OH! I have to have this!” point of view.)
I do have to say that most of the books I do purchase are used books. I love used book stores. My favorite book store has used books right with the new books and it’s convenient and easy and fun. I love to get a coffee and browse the books.
I haven’t found a used bookstore here yet but will be looking for one once I am here for awhile. I can’t go without my books. I have to have them even if most of them are still in boxes in the garage. I have to have more. I can’t live without books. I must have more.
Yes, I have a problem. I know that but that’s what makes me who I am. A bookaholic.
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This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
David C. Cook (April 1, 2008)
by
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Melody Carlson is the best-selling author of more than 100 books for adults, children, and teens, including three of her latest, These Boots Weren’t Made For Walking, A Mile In My Flip-Flops, and Mixed Bags. She and her husband, the parents of two grown sons, make their home near the Cascade Mountains in Central Oregon. Melody is a full-time writer as well as an avid gardener, biker, skier, and hiker.
Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” It’s the “whosoever” part that gets me. That’s who I write for – “whosoever” and to me that means everyone and anyone.
Carlson, author of more than 100 books, begins her 86 Bloomberg Place series with I Heart Bloomberg that functions mostly to set up future storylines. Three women rent rooms at 86Bloomberg Place:
ABOUT THE BOOK
Kendall’s managed to wrangle her grandmother’s house-free and clear-except for the rules. No male roommates. But that’s ok, with the right ad she’ll pull in some girls, their rent and if she’s lucky, she won’t have to go to work any time soon.
For their part, Anna, Lelani, and Megan all have their reasons for wanting to move in: Anna has got to get out from under her overprotective parents; Lelani can’t take another day in her aunt’s tiny crackerbox house overflowing with toddlers and Megan needs a place free of her current roommate from Hades.
Though they come with assorted extra baggage filled with broken hearts and dreams, they will discover they also have a vast array of hidden strengths. And they struggle to become the women they want to be, they’ll find new hope and maybe even Kendall will learn a thing or two about life, love and the true meaning of friendship.
If you would like to read the first chapter, go HERE
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