A very good friend of mine asked me to blog today. So, at that friend's request, I am blogging. Many of you have noticed that I haven't been blogging lately, and that I seem "different somehow." I guess for now, I will just ask you all to remember me in your prayers and let's leave it at that. Thanks to everyone who reads so regularly...
Hopefully, I will be able to blog again soon.
Until then,
Conni
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
sorry...
sorry for the lapse in time since my last post... i am home from vacation (it was awesome!), and there is just a ton going on, so I don't have much time to blog. I will catch up with you all soon!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Ah... it's a good life
Jason is living it up tonight.
He said, "It doesn't get much better than this... Imo's pizza, hot wings, Bud Light, the Homerun Derby, and an evening alone with my wife!"
Ah... life is good.
(2 more days until vacation in Tampa- where life is also pretty good!)
He said, "It doesn't get much better than this... Imo's pizza, hot wings, Bud Light, the Homerun Derby, and an evening alone with my wife!"
Ah... life is good.
(2 more days until vacation in Tampa- where life is also pretty good!)
Sunday, July 08, 2007
It's a small world
Sometimes I am shocked by how small the world we live in actually is. I won't bore you with all of the drawn out details, but here is the short version of the story.
Some time ago, perhaps a year and a half or so, I was on a friend's blog, and I was looking to see if she had any links to blogs of others that I may have also known. Among her list of links, there was a link that said "baby Ira." Snce I love children so much, I clicked on it. On Baby Ira's blog, I read about a very sick little boy. In fact, based on what I read, there were many nights that little Ira was not expected to live through the next 24 hour period. Ira's story, and Ira's family became part of my list of blogs that I read daily. This family also became a regular part of my prayer list, and when they were going through particularly hard times, I asked others to pray for them also. Ira and his family currently live in New York, and Ira has been home from the hospital for some time now. Although he has a lot of medical challenges, and a trache (not sure if that is spelled right), he seems to be an answered prayer.
Today, Jason and I went to St. Louis Bread Company for lunch after church. We were enjoying our meal, when a little girl caught my eye. As I looked over at her, I knew that I had seen her before, but I wasn't sure where. As I continued following my path of vision, I soon saw a daddy, and a little baby boy with a trache. Could it be? Well... yes it could be... and it was.
As they walked past us, I said, "I know you! You don't know me, but I know you... I read your blog!" Before we realized it, we were in a pretty in depth conversation about Ira's continued journey to health, and the power of prayer and having brothers and sisters all over the country (and world) praying for one another.
Who would have ever thought that our paths would have crossed on this side of Heaven?
It was such an awesome blessing to see Ira and his family face to face, to see his smile, to hear Sophia love on her brother, and to see the gratitude in the eyes of his family for our prayers.
I'd like to ask each one of you to add baby Ira and his family to your prayer list. They are a beautiful family, and an encouragement to so many. I know they have encouraged me beyond measure.
Some time ago, perhaps a year and a half or so, I was on a friend's blog, and I was looking to see if she had any links to blogs of others that I may have also known. Among her list of links, there was a link that said "baby Ira." Snce I love children so much, I clicked on it. On Baby Ira's blog, I read about a very sick little boy. In fact, based on what I read, there were many nights that little Ira was not expected to live through the next 24 hour period. Ira's story, and Ira's family became part of my list of blogs that I read daily. This family also became a regular part of my prayer list, and when they were going through particularly hard times, I asked others to pray for them also. Ira and his family currently live in New York, and Ira has been home from the hospital for some time now. Although he has a lot of medical challenges, and a trache (not sure if that is spelled right), he seems to be an answered prayer.
Today, Jason and I went to St. Louis Bread Company for lunch after church. We were enjoying our meal, when a little girl caught my eye. As I looked over at her, I knew that I had seen her before, but I wasn't sure where. As I continued following my path of vision, I soon saw a daddy, and a little baby boy with a trache. Could it be? Well... yes it could be... and it was.
As they walked past us, I said, "I know you! You don't know me, but I know you... I read your blog!" Before we realized it, we were in a pretty in depth conversation about Ira's continued journey to health, and the power of prayer and having brothers and sisters all over the country (and world) praying for one another.
Who would have ever thought that our paths would have crossed on this side of Heaven?
It was such an awesome blessing to see Ira and his family face to face, to see his smile, to hear Sophia love on her brother, and to see the gratitude in the eyes of his family for our prayers.
I'd like to ask each one of you to add baby Ira and his family to your prayer list. They are a beautiful family, and an encouragement to so many. I know they have encouraged me beyond measure.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Mission Trip!
Please keep our girls, the rest of the youth group, Jimmy, Amber, Jenny H., and Mike H. in your prayers this week as they are leaving today for their mission trip. Please pray for safety, and that they will be given the opportunity to touch at least one person in a way that will encourage them to give their life completly to the Lord.
Have fun, be safe... we love you.
Oh yeah.... and BEHAVE!
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Happy Birthday America!!
I hope that you all had a great and safe 4th of July!
God Bless America!Happy Birthday!
Monday, July 02, 2007
More Birthday Fun
We went out to eat tonight to celebrate Bekah's birthday! She chose Casa (big surprise) and we had a great time. Here are a few pics from tonight!
Now, Bekah is playing with her favorite birthday present... her new iPod...
Now, Bekah is playing with her favorite birthday present... her new iPod... Happy Birthday Sweetie... we love you and are SO PROUD OF YOU!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday dear BEKAH...
Happy Birthday to you!
We love you!
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Freedom Writers
I know I already blogged today... but we just finished watching "Freedom Writers" and I just wanted to take a second to encourage you all to rent it, buy it, watch it over and over. IT IS A FABULOUS MOVIE!Weekend
This weekend has flown by! It has been busy and fun at the same time. On Saturday morning, we hosted a breakfast at Applebee's on Hanley. It was a fund raiser for the youth group's mission trip. We had a great turn out, and we raised over $500! HOORAY! Most of the kids worked hard, and a good time of food and fellowship was had by all. Here are a few picutres...
Thanks to all who came out to support our teens!
This morning after church, there was much fun to be had by our youth group, as Bekah was surprised with a 14th birthday party with her friends! We had pizza and cake, and a great time! Here are a few pictures:
We are so blessed to be part of such a wonderful church and a wonderful group of friends. Happy Birthday Bekah- and I promise.... no more surprises! (until next year!)
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!)
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