Heather Martin - When Are You Coming Home - by Bye2luv
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Super Funny Bird Talking
This bird has more talent than a lot of people that I know! Too funny... He is SO smart!
Due Date
How many of you out there are wondering if I am pregnant based on the title of this blog?
Well, I am not!
14 years ago I was very pregnant, and very ready to have my sweet baby! It was June 29, 1993, and I was miserable! I was so ready to have her... but she didn't come on time! Maybe that was an indicator that she would grow into a young woman who was very strong willed and very independent! She liked to do things her way then, and she likes to do things her way now!
The last 14 years have been an amazing journey and a ride full of blessings. It's hard to imagine that she will soon celebrate her 14th birthday!
I will post more over the next few days about what a wonderful soon to be 14 year old we have!
Well, I am not!
14 years ago I was very pregnant, and very ready to have my sweet baby! It was June 29, 1993, and I was miserable! I was so ready to have her... but she didn't come on time! Maybe that was an indicator that she would grow into a young woman who was very strong willed and very independent! She liked to do things her way then, and she likes to do things her way now!
The last 14 years have been an amazing journey and a ride full of blessings. It's hard to imagine that she will soon celebrate her 14th birthday!
I will post more over the next few days about what a wonderful soon to be 14 year old we have!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Career
Most of us had an idea of what we wanted to do when we "grew up." Then we went to college, and maybe majored in that subject, or maybe in something totally different. Then we got into the real world and got a job! This job, may or may not be what we wanted to do when we grew up, or what we majored in. Then, while we are working our jobs, we often think.... "I want to switch careers completely!
So, I thought it would be fun to share what our career journeys... So here is mine... I hope that you will share yours with me.
What I wanted to be when I grew up: A MOMMY, and a 1st grade teacher
What I majored in: Bachelor's/ Social Work, Master's/ Counseling (still not finished!)
Present Job: Branch Administrator/ Marketing Director
If I were to switch careers: ???
What my friends say I should be: Florist, Therapist, Attorney
Maybe I should go back to school? Nah.
What about you... ? How would you answer these questions?
So, I thought it would be fun to share what our career journeys... So here is mine... I hope that you will share yours with me.
What I wanted to be when I grew up: A MOMMY, and a 1st grade teacher
What I majored in: Bachelor's/ Social Work, Master's/ Counseling (still not finished!)
Present Job: Branch Administrator/ Marketing Director
If I were to switch careers: ???
What my friends say I should be: Florist, Therapist, Attorney
Maybe I should go back to school? Nah.
What about you... ? How would you answer these questions?
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Life is like a box of chocolate...
Jennifer just said a very funny thing, and I thought that I would share. So, here it is...
"Life is like a box of chocolate, if you get one with nuts, you might swell up and die!"
How would you complete the sentence....
Life is like a box of chocolates...
"Life is like a box of chocolate, if you get one with nuts, you might swell up and die!"
How would you complete the sentence....
Life is like a box of chocolates...
Friday, June 22, 2007
Quote of the day!
Today at work, someone said this and I thought it was too funny! Here is the quote:
"You can't fix stupid."
I guess that is true. You can fix a lot of things, but you can't fix stupid.
"You can't fix stupid."
I guess that is true. You can fix a lot of things, but you can't fix stupid.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Thought for today...
If you can't... then don't.
It is so frustrating to me when people choose to do things that they clearly have no business doing. Now, if they are learning new skills, I believe that they should have the opportunity to try them out, but not in situations that will negatively effect lots of people. When people make a choice to do something that they are not skilled at doing, there is a great potential to cost others a great deal of time, effort, money, and frustrations.
A baker should not pretend to be a computer genius.
A mechanic should not pretend that he can be a great doctor.
A teacher should not pretend to be a fire fighter or a police officer.
If you can't do it- DON'T!
(yes, this was sparked by a particular incident, but it wouldn't be nice to share the name of the person who thinks s/he is an expert about something that s/he knows very little about... although most people know anyway!)
Oh- that is so FRUSTRATING to me! (mmmm.... I bet I have been guilty of this myself too!)
It is so frustrating to me when people choose to do things that they clearly have no business doing. Now, if they are learning new skills, I believe that they should have the opportunity to try them out, but not in situations that will negatively effect lots of people. When people make a choice to do something that they are not skilled at doing, there is a great potential to cost others a great deal of time, effort, money, and frustrations.
A baker should not pretend to be a computer genius.
A mechanic should not pretend that he can be a great doctor.
A teacher should not pretend to be a fire fighter or a police officer.
If you can't do it- DON'T!
(yes, this was sparked by a particular incident, but it wouldn't be nice to share the name of the person who thinks s/he is an expert about something that s/he knows very little about... although most people know anyway!)
Oh- that is so FRUSTRATING to me! (mmmm.... I bet I have been guilty of this myself too!)
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Make it from Scratch!
I was just chatting with someone about making things from scratch, and I thought it might be fun to ask you all what your favorite thing to make (or eat if you don't cook) from scratch?My favorite 2 things to make from scratch are cinnamon roles and chocolate turtle cheesecake!
What are your favorites?
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007
Serving others by doing something you love...
Our youth minister Jimmy, has really put a strong emphasis on serving others- others in the community, the church, over seas... or whoever we can. I have been thankful for the encouragement that he has offered our girls to serve. I have also been thankful that our girls have been willing to serve in various ways.
Bekah impressed me today with something that she did. She learned today that she had a great opportunity to do something later this summer that is an exciting opportunity. It is something that was a great honor to be asked to do. She was excited, but then she remembered that she had already made a committment to do something else during the same time period. She had the opportunity to "get out of it," but she chose to do what she originally committed to. She said, "Mom, it's a no-brainer... those kids with cancer that I already committed to need me to do what I said I would do." I was so proud.
Now, I know that it sounds like I am bragging on Bekah, (which I guess I am), but I am equally bragging on Jimmy and the lessons that he is teaching our kids. I am thankful for him.
I really said all of that to say this... we are called to serve. When we thinking of "service" or "community service" we often think that it has to be hard- but it doesn't have to be. We think of raking leaves, or cutting down trees, pulling weeds, or working at a soup kitchen. But service can be so much more than that. Service can be babysitting, a hug, working a charity event, being in a play that benefits those with disabilities, singing in funeral, making a meal, talking with someone who needs a friend.... etc. You get the point. Service can be anything! It doesn't always have to be dirty or gross, or even hard. Just find something that you are good at, and that you enjoy, and use it for God's glory by finding a way to serve others with it.
We will always have opportunities for service. I hope we will all keep our eyes open for opportunities to serve. Thanks Jimmy for the lesson, and Bekah for the example!
Bekah impressed me today with something that she did. She learned today that she had a great opportunity to do something later this summer that is an exciting opportunity. It is something that was a great honor to be asked to do. She was excited, but then she remembered that she had already made a committment to do something else during the same time period. She had the opportunity to "get out of it," but she chose to do what she originally committed to. She said, "Mom, it's a no-brainer... those kids with cancer that I already committed to need me to do what I said I would do." I was so proud.
Now, I know that it sounds like I am bragging on Bekah, (which I guess I am), but I am equally bragging on Jimmy and the lessons that he is teaching our kids. I am thankful for him.
I really said all of that to say this... we are called to serve. When we thinking of "service" or "community service" we often think that it has to be hard- but it doesn't have to be. We think of raking leaves, or cutting down trees, pulling weeds, or working at a soup kitchen. But service can be so much more than that. Service can be babysitting, a hug, working a charity event, being in a play that benefits those with disabilities, singing in funeral, making a meal, talking with someone who needs a friend.... etc. You get the point. Service can be anything! It doesn't always have to be dirty or gross, or even hard. Just find something that you are good at, and that you enjoy, and use it for God's glory by finding a way to serve others with it.
We will always have opportunities for service. I hope we will all keep our eyes open for opportunities to serve. Thanks Jimmy for the lesson, and Bekah for the example!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
When Graphic Artists Get Bored
I think I would enjoy being a graphic artist if I got to do stuff like this all day!
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
A Lesson to be Learned...
Many of you know that I have an aquaintence who recently suffered a complete spinal cord injury. As a result, he is paralyzed from the chest down. After his intensive care stay and spinal fusion he made a statement to his family and friends as he was transferred to rehab. This is paraphrased, but basically this is what he said:
God has a plan, and I don't understand it, but there is a lesson to be learned here. God got my attention and now I need to listen carefully to what He has to say.
Jesse continued with therapy and after about 10 weeks, he was released to go home. Slowly, his spirits started to fade and he became depressed. He still believes that God has a plan, but now his emotional reaction to his loss has taken over his mood. He wants to know what God wants him to learn. He is mad and sad, and hates the idea that others have to help him now, after being independant for so long. He has started questioning God as to why God had to let this happen in order for him to learn whatever lesson it is that he is supposed to be learning.
The more and more I have thought about Jesse and his struggles, and the more and more I have talked with him, the more and more a new way of thinking has made itself known to me.
What if- what if God isn't trying to use his accident to teach Jesse a lesson at all? Maybe if there is in fact a lesson to be learned, it isn't for Jesse. Maybe it is for his family, his friends, his church, or his community? What if the lesson to be learned is a lesson of service? What if it is a lesson about acceptance, flexibility or disarming discrimination? Is it possible that God is using Jesse's accident as an opportunity to teach Jesse's family what true service and committment really look like? This is just a theory of course, it's just a different way to look at it...
When bad things happen, we want to find a reason for what has happened and Jesse feels like he needs a reason to move on. I suppose it is human to think that when anything happens that it surely has to be "all about me," but the reality is that God uses our lives in so many ways that we don't usually think about.
I think Jesse is right... I think that there is a lesson to be learned because of this tragedy- I am just not sure that it is his lesson to learn.
God has a plan, and I don't understand it, but there is a lesson to be learned here. God got my attention and now I need to listen carefully to what He has to say.
Jesse continued with therapy and after about 10 weeks, he was released to go home. Slowly, his spirits started to fade and he became depressed. He still believes that God has a plan, but now his emotional reaction to his loss has taken over his mood. He wants to know what God wants him to learn. He is mad and sad, and hates the idea that others have to help him now, after being independant for so long. He has started questioning God as to why God had to let this happen in order for him to learn whatever lesson it is that he is supposed to be learning.
The more and more I have thought about Jesse and his struggles, and the more and more I have talked with him, the more and more a new way of thinking has made itself known to me.
What if- what if God isn't trying to use his accident to teach Jesse a lesson at all? Maybe if there is in fact a lesson to be learned, it isn't for Jesse. Maybe it is for his family, his friends, his church, or his community? What if the lesson to be learned is a lesson of service? What if it is a lesson about acceptance, flexibility or disarming discrimination? Is it possible that God is using Jesse's accident as an opportunity to teach Jesse's family what true service and committment really look like? This is just a theory of course, it's just a different way to look at it...
When bad things happen, we want to find a reason for what has happened and Jesse feels like he needs a reason to move on. I suppose it is human to think that when anything happens that it surely has to be "all about me," but the reality is that God uses our lives in so many ways that we don't usually think about.
I think Jesse is right... I think that there is a lesson to be learned because of this tragedy- I am just not sure that it is his lesson to learn.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Working at the YMCA
Today, both of our girls started working at the YMCA! Bekah is working with the theatre day camp, and Jennifer is working with "Mommy Mondays" and Kid Zone. Both girls are really excited and had a great first day. The YMCA is a great place to work, and we are serious when we say that we are committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities- and think starting with our own families is a good way to do it.
I am so thrilled that our girls have the opportunity to experience and teach the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility by working at the Y this summer!
I am so thrilled that our girls have the opportunity to experience and teach the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility by working at the Y this summer!Saturday, June 02, 2007
Random pics.
I was looking through pictures today, and I ran across several that made me smile as I looked remembered when they were taken. Each has a story of its own, but I won't bore the world with all of the details! As I looked through the pics, I was reminded of just how blessed I am.
I love my girls so much- they are awesome- I am so blessed. Can anyone guess where these crazy pictures were taken?
I love my girls so much- they are awesome- I am so blessed. Can anyone guess where these crazy pictures were taken?
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