I found a "pin" on Pinterest for homemade laundry soap. Today, I bought the stuff to make it and find out how well it works. The supplies came to $8.16 from my local Walmart. I totally forgot to get quart jars. Duh. But I'm going out later on to find some. Believe it or not, I have none in my house.
It is raining. Constantly. Whether just a sprinkle or heavy, it's raining. And I love the rain. This is the perfect weekend. Tropical Storm Lee sitting in the Gulf churning. And expected to churn for another two days. While we don't need quite this much water at once, I'm enjoying it. The last time I remember a storm sitting like this in the Gulf was Hurricane Danny in July 1997. I had come back to the states from Guam. My Daddy passed away on July 14th. We held a memorial service for him and then had to wait until Danny was gone before we could go sprinkle his ashes. I can still close my eyes and remember my brother wading into the water to sprinkle his ashes.
We are trying the trial subscription to Netflix. I'm disappointed that several of my favorite movies aren't on it. What? Really? Yes, no You've Got Mail, no Two Weeks Notice, and no to several others I can't think of right now. I did however, on the first day, manage to watch the first 5 episodes of Star Trek - The Next Generation.
Bet you never knew I was a closet Trekker, huh? I HATED ST-TNG when it came out originally. I was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida when it came out. However, after we (the now ex & myself) to Japan, we started renting movies from a local video store. We picked up the first few episodes of ST-TNG because we didn't see anything else we wanted to watch right then. I've been hooked ever since. Now if only I could convert my children so I could watch them while they are home and not just while they are away. *sigh*
No kitty love yet. Still have to wait a wee bit longer.
My daughter and her boyfriend have been together a month now. It's a big milestone for them. Seeing as they don't live in the same city, let alone in the same county, they have to make an effort to see each other. They spent over 2 hours today texting each other to make arrangements to get together on Monday. Of course, in between, she was texting me asking yes or no to "this that or the other." We came to an agreement as long as the weather cooperates. If not, it'll be next weekend.
I'm off to find quart jars now. Have a safe weekend and have fun.
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Saturday, September 03, 2011
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Made it...
...through New Years. Kitties are doing great. They have turned out to be best buds. So cute curled up on the "box" together.
Breezy is at a conference this weekend. Chaz is out on a luggage run. I sort of recommended he go. Not sure how he likes that.
The last 5 months have been so challenging with the kids. It seems like for every step I take forward, I take two steps back. I've cried more in the last months than I probably have my entire life. And they both think I'm "pretending." No pretending involved. Truly upset. I spend a lot of time praying but feel like I'm getting nowhere. I know God hears. I know He has plans for them. I'm going to continue to stand on the prophetic word that has been spoken over them both.
Getting back to school was good. Our Christmas tree is still up. I like looking at it. I think my nurse does as well. I may leave it there until the end of the school year! LOL
In other news, I'm going to attempt a 52 week project. I did the cover and the first 2 pages last night. I managed to get 5 scrap pages done this week. That is good. Right?
I'm sitting here watching the wedding planner on tbs. Never seen it before. It's cute. And clean. Not many clean romantic movies around. I'll add it to You've Got Mail, 2 Weeks Notice, and Letters to Juliet.
The cover to my Project 52. Digiscrap Kit by Dawn Inskip (Project 365). Cluster from Raspberry Road Design and created by Ellen. Coffee Shop actions run on photo.
Journaling reads:
January 1st: We started the year with new kitties. Pickles and Merlot joined us from the Humane Society of Pensacola.
January 2nd: Incredible service at our Foley Campus followed by communion with New Covenant Christian International and lunch.
January 3rd: Back to school. Kind of tough to get back into the swing of things but glad to be there just the same.
January 4th: Senior Night for Girls Varsity soccer. Got to take pictures for the girls.
January 5th: Chase’s first game of the new year. They played hard but lost.
January 6th: Brianne’s first game of the new year. Sadly, it may have also been her last one of the season. She was in so much pain when she came off the field that I ended up taking her to the emergency room. Doctor gave her a mobilizing brace to keep her from bending it. She must wear it for 5 days.
January 7th: Brianne is off to the YMCA CLC meeting in Montgomery, knee brace and all. I took the day off to drive her to Navarre. Chase had a soccer game. He drove to Taco Bell to meet some friends for dinner and then back to the school for his game. I began my modified P365 scrapbook. I’m just doing the year by week. We’ll see how it goes!
Digiscrap Kit by Dawn Inskip (Project 365). Cluster from Raspberry Road Design and created by Ellen.
Photo taken at Blue Angel Recreation Park the summer of 2000.
Digiscrap kit from KellyJo Scraps (part of the Just Beachy collaboration with ScrappyBug). Word art by Bethany at Elegant Word Art. Photoshop Element Actions run on photo by Coffee Shop.
Journaling reads: Jolie and I met during Base Indoc at Atsugi, Japan in January 1991. We explored Tokyo that first Friday (or was it Thursday?) after we met. What a trip! A stop in a stationary store, Tokyu Hands, the Sake place (where you could try 5 types of sake for 100 yen), and so many other places. She was there when I bought my first Japanese car and went driving down the wrong side of the road! Well, it was the wrong side as far as Americans are concerned! LOL
After I left Japan, I only saw Jolie once more around 1995 in San Diego. I lost contact with Jolie sometime around 1997.
Although I often searched on Google for Jolie, I never located her. And then, a search on Facebook the summer of 2010, brought me back in touch with my wonderful friend.
Life has changed greatly for both of us. I’m now a divorced Mom of teenagers and she, the Mom to her nephew.
And yet, after all that time apart, it was like we had never lost contact! How wonderful to have a friend like that!
Digiscrap kit from chriscrap (Japanese Moment). Word Art from Word Art World.
That's it for now. I'm off to clean the kitchen. It needs serious help. Go figure. Doesn't everything?
Breezy is at a conference this weekend. Chaz is out on a luggage run. I sort of recommended he go. Not sure how he likes that.
The last 5 months have been so challenging with the kids. It seems like for every step I take forward, I take two steps back. I've cried more in the last months than I probably have my entire life. And they both think I'm "pretending." No pretending involved. Truly upset. I spend a lot of time praying but feel like I'm getting nowhere. I know God hears. I know He has plans for them. I'm going to continue to stand on the prophetic word that has been spoken over them both.
Getting back to school was good. Our Christmas tree is still up. I like looking at it. I think my nurse does as well. I may leave it there until the end of the school year! LOL
In other news, I'm going to attempt a 52 week project. I did the cover and the first 2 pages last night. I managed to get 5 scrap pages done this week. That is good. Right?
I'm sitting here watching the wedding planner on tbs. Never seen it before. It's cute. And clean. Not many clean romantic movies around. I'll add it to You've Got Mail, 2 Weeks Notice, and Letters to Juliet.
January 1st: We started the year with new kitties. Pickles and Merlot joined us from the Humane Society of Pensacola.
January 2nd: Incredible service at our Foley Campus followed by communion with New Covenant Christian International and lunch.
January 3rd: Back to school. Kind of tough to get back into the swing of things but glad to be there just the same.
January 4th: Senior Night for Girls Varsity soccer. Got to take pictures for the girls.
January 5th: Chase’s first game of the new year. They played hard but lost.
January 6th: Brianne’s first game of the new year. Sadly, it may have also been her last one of the season. She was in so much pain when she came off the field that I ended up taking her to the emergency room. Doctor gave her a mobilizing brace to keep her from bending it. She must wear it for 5 days.
January 7th: Brianne is off to the YMCA CLC meeting in Montgomery, knee brace and all. I took the day off to drive her to Navarre. Chase had a soccer game. He drove to Taco Bell to meet some friends for dinner and then back to the school for his game. I began my modified P365 scrapbook. I’m just doing the year by week. We’ll see how it goes!
Digiscrap Kit by Dawn Inskip (Project 365). Cluster from Raspberry Road Design and created by Ellen.
Digiscrap kit from KellyJo Scraps (part of the Just Beachy collaboration with ScrappyBug). Word art by Bethany at Elegant Word Art. Photoshop Element Actions run on photo by Coffee Shop.
After I left Japan, I only saw Jolie once more around 1995 in San Diego. I lost contact with Jolie sometime around 1997.
Although I often searched on Google for Jolie, I never located her. And then, a search on Facebook the summer of 2010, brought me back in touch with my wonderful friend.
Life has changed greatly for both of us. I’m now a divorced Mom of teenagers and she, the Mom to her nephew.
And yet, after all that time apart, it was like we had never lost contact! How wonderful to have a friend like that!
Digiscrap kit from chriscrap (Japanese Moment). Word Art from Word Art World.
That's it for now. I'm off to clean the kitchen. It needs serious help. Go figure. Doesn't everything?
Thursday, January 04, 2007
I was thinking and reading my Bible this morning as I waited for the kids to wake up. And I realized that for the past several years, I've been living as if I don't deserve anything. I bought cheap plastic shelves to hold the vhs/dvd collection because I was living in a slum trailer and thought it (and I) didn't deserve any better.
A lot of the motions I've been going through and the things I've been doing have been because I didn't feel I was good enough.
Yesterday morning, Chaz, Breezy, and I went to visit a friend at the flea market/antique shop she works at part time. I found a fabulous shelf thingie in her booth and a beautiful retro table in another booth. I asked her to hold the shelf thingie and talked with the owner about the table. I've no idea how I'll afford it but I'm definitely thinking about it. We've not had a kitchen table in nearly 4 years. Tv trays have been the order of business at our house.
And we are not preparing a house, we are preparing a home.
Just a few thoughts to go with everything else that is running through my mind this morning.
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15
A lot of the motions I've been going through and the things I've been doing have been because I didn't feel I was good enough.
Yesterday morning, Chaz, Breezy, and I went to visit a friend at the flea market/antique shop she works at part time. I found a fabulous shelf thingie in her booth and a beautiful retro table in another booth. I asked her to hold the shelf thingie and talked with the owner about the table. I've no idea how I'll afford it but I'm definitely thinking about it. We've not had a kitchen table in nearly 4 years. Tv trays have been the order of business at our house.
And we are not preparing a house, we are preparing a home.
Just a few thoughts to go with everything else that is running through my mind this morning.
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15
I was thinking and reading my Bible this morning as I waited for the kids to wake up. And I realized that for the past several years, I've been living as if I don't deserve anything. I bought cheap plastic shelves to hold the vhs/dvd collection because I was living in a slum trailer and thought it (and I) didn't deserve any better.
A lot of the motions I've been going through and the things I've been doing have been because I didn't feel I was good enough.
Yesterday morning, Chaz, Breezy, and I went to visit a friend at the flea market/antique shop she works at part time. I found a fabulous shelf thingie in her booth and a beautiful retro table in another booth. I asked her to hold the shelf thingie and talked with the owner about the table. I've no idea how I'll afford it but I'm definitely thinking about it. We've not had a kitchen table in nearly 4 years. Tv trays have been the order of business at our house.
And we are not preparing a house, we are preparing a home.
Just a few thoughts to go with everything else that is running through my mind this morning.
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15
A lot of the motions I've been going through and the things I've been doing have been because I didn't feel I was good enough.
Yesterday morning, Chaz, Breezy, and I went to visit a friend at the flea market/antique shop she works at part time. I found a fabulous shelf thingie in her booth and a beautiful retro table in another booth. I asked her to hold the shelf thingie and talked with the owner about the table. I've no idea how I'll afford it but I'm definitely thinking about it. We've not had a kitchen table in nearly 4 years. Tv trays have been the order of business at our house.
And we are not preparing a house, we are preparing a home.
Just a few thoughts to go with everything else that is running through my mind this morning.
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Christmas was good. The kids got what they wanted for Christmas. Between gifts from "Santa" (via the angel tree), mom (me), and aunts and uncles, they were happy. I'm glad. I was really afraid that they would actually be without for a while.
Our family (my mom and her husband, my three sisters, one of my two brothers, and two spouses) were together for Christmas. It was good. We spent alot of time playing cards and talking.
And for the big Christmas present? I've been talking about it for months. I've been dreaming about it for longer.... Huh, what are you talking about?
A new home!!!
I signed a lease today on the new place. And got a key. Tomorrow, a friend, R, is coming to help me get packed and start moving stuff. K is going to go with me to pick up my new bed, dresser, and nightstand that I was given.
I'm dreading telling the landlord as I'm sure he will notice we're packing and want to know why I didn't give him notice. But I absolutely do not want anything to do with him at this point after the year we've had where we are. From the front door that will not seal completely to the broken window that has been broken for two years to the fact the trailer is not level and has not been level since a tree hit the back of it during Ivan, to the guy he was renting to who was breaking in our house stealing our food and stuff that he wouldn't press charges against. (I'm thinking I might have a forgiveness issue to deal with)
Anyway, we are moving. New carpet, new windows, new appliances and all that. We will have fish instead of cats. Talia is content with that. Skif wants a dog but understands we need to wait a bit. I'll be happy not to be feeding an entire neighborhood of cats! 20 pounds of cat food every couple weeks is alot (and expensive)!
I am so grateful for a new place. We are going to pray over it and anoint it before moving in as well. I've got to take over a cd player and start playing music as well.
Guess I should get some sleep so I can get up early and pack. Say a prayer for us!
Our family (my mom and her husband, my three sisters, one of my two brothers, and two spouses) were together for Christmas. It was good. We spent alot of time playing cards and talking.
And for the big Christmas present? I've been talking about it for months. I've been dreaming about it for longer.... Huh, what are you talking about?
A new home!!!
I signed a lease today on the new place. And got a key. Tomorrow, a friend, R, is coming to help me get packed and start moving stuff. K is going to go with me to pick up my new bed, dresser, and nightstand that I was given.
I'm dreading telling the landlord as I'm sure he will notice we're packing and want to know why I didn't give him notice. But I absolutely do not want anything to do with him at this point after the year we've had where we are. From the front door that will not seal completely to the broken window that has been broken for two years to the fact the trailer is not level and has not been level since a tree hit the back of it during Ivan, to the guy he was renting to who was breaking in our house stealing our food and stuff that he wouldn't press charges against. (I'm thinking I might have a forgiveness issue to deal with)
Anyway, we are moving. New carpet, new windows, new appliances and all that. We will have fish instead of cats. Talia is content with that. Skif wants a dog but understands we need to wait a bit. I'll be happy not to be feeding an entire neighborhood of cats! 20 pounds of cat food every couple weeks is alot (and expensive)!
I am so grateful for a new place. We are going to pray over it and anoint it before moving in as well. I've got to take over a cd player and start playing music as well.
Guess I should get some sleep so I can get up early and pack. Say a prayer for us!
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Surprise Me God, Christmas
I can barely believe that it is day 26 of Surprise Me God. God has surprised me all over the place. From revelation, spiritual growth, a place to live, Christmas presents for the kids.
We haven't started moving yet. Everything isn't finished on the house. But it's ok. We'll move.
I took the kids to the mall today. I figured I'd let them pick out their gifts for each other. Talia found her gift for Skif but Skif couldn't find what he wanted to give Talia. She ended up with a fish tank and Skif ended up with 2 Alabama Crimson Tide t-shirts.
Skif and Talia are getting skateboards for Christmas. Skif will get Legos, a shirt, game for his Game cube and a watch. Talia will get a game, a cd player for her bedroom, earrings, journal and jeans. They are both getting music cd's as well.
A friend asked me if I would put some songs on her daughter's mp3 player that she is getting for Christmas. So here I sit, ripping music to the hard drive of my friend's computer to transfer over. Of course, when I'm through, I'll have to delete everything off the computer. She gave me 10 or eleven cd's to transfer to it. It's a 2 gig mp3 player so it will hold all the songs. I'm thinking I need an mp3 player too!
I cooked dinner for she and her husband and kids tonight. One of the only meals I've cooked in months. 2006 has been the year of eatting out. We probably ate out for over 1/2 of our dinners this year. Not expensive places, but out. I hated going home for any reason and to cook there was even less desirable. I told the kids to enjoy their meals out. Starting next week, we eat at home! Yah!
I have Christmas presents to wrap tomorrow. We'll open them on Christmas morning then drive to my sister's house to spend the day with family.
I'm scooting for now. I know it wasn't much of an update but it's been a good week.
We haven't started moving yet. Everything isn't finished on the house. But it's ok. We'll move.
I took the kids to the mall today. I figured I'd let them pick out their gifts for each other. Talia found her gift for Skif but Skif couldn't find what he wanted to give Talia. She ended up with a fish tank and Skif ended up with 2 Alabama Crimson Tide t-shirts.
Skif and Talia are getting skateboards for Christmas. Skif will get Legos, a shirt, game for his Game cube and a watch. Talia will get a game, a cd player for her bedroom, earrings, journal and jeans. They are both getting music cd's as well.
A friend asked me if I would put some songs on her daughter's mp3 player that she is getting for Christmas. So here I sit, ripping music to the hard drive of my friend's computer to transfer over. Of course, when I'm through, I'll have to delete everything off the computer. She gave me 10 or eleven cd's to transfer to it. It's a 2 gig mp3 player so it will hold all the songs. I'm thinking I need an mp3 player too!
I cooked dinner for she and her husband and kids tonight. One of the only meals I've cooked in months. 2006 has been the year of eatting out. We probably ate out for over 1/2 of our dinners this year. Not expensive places, but out. I hated going home for any reason and to cook there was even less desirable. I told the kids to enjoy their meals out. Starting next week, we eat at home! Yah!
I have Christmas presents to wrap tomorrow. We'll open them on Christmas morning then drive to my sister's house to spend the day with family.
I'm scooting for now. I know it wasn't much of an update but it's been a good week.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Surprise Me God
The weekend has flown by. We are tremendously blessed. Every time I come to church I am amazed by the people God has put into our lives to encourage us.
I made a comment about this to my nurse (the 1st one) that before we joined the church, we might have had 10 people we associated with. Of those, I would only have considered one a friend. The rest were acquitances.
God has give me a brother who I consider to be closer to Skif and Talia than their real uncles. He's definitely closer to me than my brothers.
I also, for the first time in about three years, chose to share my blog with 2 people here at church. When I moved it last (October 2003), it was because I was angry with a friend who had the url and I didn't feel free to vent although it was and is my blog.
We went to the children's workers Christmas party last night. Our children's pastors have such a heart for children. It shows in everything they do. I think one of my favorite stories to come out of children's church this year was the one of the man who gave his life to Jesus in children's church.
We should be able to start moving this Thursday. YAH! It hasn't come soon enough.
Also, while talking to a friend about recently discovering IKEA catalogs, she said she made a trip to Atlanta to the IKEA store there. We are planning a trip after tax refund time. I'd really like to own this couch. No clue how but boy that orange is the bomb diggity! And this chair is swuft! LOL I know, strange colors for a living room but hey, my tastes are changing. A few years ago, I would never have considered orange or red as an option in my house. Now, I can't wait to try it!
The kids are doing winter wonderland in Youth tonight. The gym is set for around 55 degrees or so. I think the fog machine is going too! Dude was it cold in there!
Today was our Christmas play. Talia had a small role. All the kids from children's church came in for one section of it. They put so many hours working and videoing different sections. It really turned out nice.
I am thankful for a heavenly Father who cares for us and blesses us through the people He surrounds us with.
I made a comment about this to my nurse (the 1st one) that before we joined the church, we might have had 10 people we associated with. Of those, I would only have considered one a friend. The rest were acquitances.
God has give me a brother who I consider to be closer to Skif and Talia than their real uncles. He's definitely closer to me than my brothers.
I also, for the first time in about three years, chose to share my blog with 2 people here at church. When I moved it last (October 2003), it was because I was angry with a friend who had the url and I didn't feel free to vent although it was and is my blog.
We went to the children's workers Christmas party last night. Our children's pastors have such a heart for children. It shows in everything they do. I think one of my favorite stories to come out of children's church this year was the one of the man who gave his life to Jesus in children's church.
We should be able to start moving this Thursday. YAH! It hasn't come soon enough.
Also, while talking to a friend about recently discovering IKEA catalogs, she said she made a trip to Atlanta to the IKEA store there. We are planning a trip after tax refund time. I'd really like to own this couch. No clue how but boy that orange is the bomb diggity! And this chair is swuft! LOL I know, strange colors for a living room but hey, my tastes are changing. A few years ago, I would never have considered orange or red as an option in my house. Now, I can't wait to try it!
The kids are doing winter wonderland in Youth tonight. The gym is set for around 55 degrees or so. I think the fog machine is going too! Dude was it cold in there!
Today was our Christmas play. Talia had a small role. All the kids from children's church came in for one section of it. They put so many hours working and videoing different sections. It really turned out nice.
I am thankful for a heavenly Father who cares for us and blesses us through the people He surrounds us with.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Surprise Me God #12 & 13
I've not had access to make a post but here goes.
Friday. We went and looked at a place to rent. The previous tenant had completely trashed the house and that was the state it was in when I first looked at it (a week earlier). It's a lovely little three bedroom/one bath house. Low roof. All the walls are freshly painted. There will be new carpet through the entire thing. New stove and refrigerator. It has central heat and did have window ac's. But the owner is having it converted to central air as well. He is willing to work with me to pay a deposit and is going to let us start moving in as soon as it's finished being fixed. He believes that will be Friday the 15th. Yah!
There was a party for the worship team as well. It was nice to see everyone who is part of the media team and worship team in one place. There were behind the scene people I had never met.
Saturday. We got to sleep in. Always a pleasure to sleep late.
We finally got out of the house around 12 so we could visit a girl from school who has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks. We took her a Switchfoot cd and book.
Last night was the Singles' Christmas party. There were about 30 people there. Skif went with me since Talia spent the night at a friend's. We had a really good time. We played the "Dirty Santa" game. (It really needs a different name) Lots of laughter over the cooler and the "gremlin" car.
As for Surprise Me God. I'm still surprised every day. Things I'm not expecting happen. One of the ladies from the church offered to give me a full size antique bed with a dresser and nightstand when I was working on buying a house. She told me yesterday she still has it and I can still have it. Thank you Lord! My friend Nancy has been holding a bookcase for me for over a year!
So, that's Friday and Saturday. More later.
Friday. We went and looked at a place to rent. The previous tenant had completely trashed the house and that was the state it was in when I first looked at it (a week earlier). It's a lovely little three bedroom/one bath house. Low roof. All the walls are freshly painted. There will be new carpet through the entire thing. New stove and refrigerator. It has central heat and did have window ac's. But the owner is having it converted to central air as well. He is willing to work with me to pay a deposit and is going to let us start moving in as soon as it's finished being fixed. He believes that will be Friday the 15th. Yah!
There was a party for the worship team as well. It was nice to see everyone who is part of the media team and worship team in one place. There were behind the scene people I had never met.
Saturday. We got to sleep in. Always a pleasure to sleep late.
We finally got out of the house around 12 so we could visit a girl from school who has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks. We took her a Switchfoot cd and book.
Last night was the Singles' Christmas party. There were about 30 people there. Skif went with me since Talia spent the night at a friend's. We had a really good time. We played the "Dirty Santa" game. (It really needs a different name) Lots of laughter over the cooler and the "gremlin" car.
As for Surprise Me God. I'm still surprised every day. Things I'm not expecting happen. One of the ladies from the church offered to give me a full size antique bed with a dresser and nightstand when I was working on buying a house. She told me yesterday she still has it and I can still have it. Thank you Lord! My friend Nancy has been holding a bookcase for me for over a year!
So, that's Friday and Saturday. More later.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Surprise Me God #6
Today was interesting. Particularly since it didn't end until 3 a.m.! After CR last night, Skif and I went to the birthday party. I ended up talking to A until it was time for the girls to make their journals. I got to talk them through the making of them. It was interesting to say the least.
Sleeping in the morning was good. No one knocking on the door was a blessing! Yah!
A trip over to pick up Talia ended up being sitting and talking to A for another 3 hours. We talked about doing journals and name plaques to hang on the walls. It was good.
Then to Deb's to go into Foley and to Hobby Lobby in Daphne. We spent way too much time in Foley but I did manage to find bras at an excellent price. By the time I send in the rebate/free bra thing, I will have gotten 4 bras for less than the normal price of 2! Yah!
We got to Hobby Lobby as they were closing. I sort of just headed for the back as they were announcing they were closing. I needed glue desperately to finish my Christmas cards. I got 2 tubes and found a set of alphabet chipboard letters.
I'm actually thinking about selling all these cards I'm making and just buying Christmas cards to send out. I know that sounds weird, but I normally sell my cards for $2.50 each. I could sell these for $2 each and I have 250 made. I could package them 5 to a pack and sell them for $10. Or $12 with envelopes. Who knows.
I talked to the kids' dad today too. He's putting a little extra into the bank for their Christmas. They both asked for money as part of their Christmas so I'm going to give them 1/2 of the money in cash so they can buy what they want. Skif wants a ball cap and Alabama jersey. Talia wants earrings. She's loving having her ears pierced. I suspect she'll get her second piercing with her money. This is a major blessing. Even with the church helping with gifts, I had been worried about their gifts.
I'm about at the point that we are going to rent for a while. I have a rental that has been offered to us. It should be available this week coming up. I'm not sure how we'll swing the first two months rent with Christmas holiday and no pay coming in, but hey, I keep saying God's bigger than my housing problem. I need to stand on it.
I guess it's time for bed. The day has been really good. It was a blessing to get to talk to Deb today. We don't get to talk as much as we used to. I enjoy the conversation.
Thank you Lord for the beautiful sunset!
Sleeping in the morning was good. No one knocking on the door was a blessing! Yah!
A trip over to pick up Talia ended up being sitting and talking to A for another 3 hours. We talked about doing journals and name plaques to hang on the walls. It was good.
Then to Deb's to go into Foley and to Hobby Lobby in Daphne. We spent way too much time in Foley but I did manage to find bras at an excellent price. By the time I send in the rebate/free bra thing, I will have gotten 4 bras for less than the normal price of 2! Yah!
We got to Hobby Lobby as they were closing. I sort of just headed for the back as they were announcing they were closing. I needed glue desperately to finish my Christmas cards. I got 2 tubes and found a set of alphabet chipboard letters.
I'm actually thinking about selling all these cards I'm making and just buying Christmas cards to send out. I know that sounds weird, but I normally sell my cards for $2.50 each. I could sell these for $2 each and I have 250 made. I could package them 5 to a pack and sell them for $10. Or $12 with envelopes. Who knows.
I talked to the kids' dad today too. He's putting a little extra into the bank for their Christmas. They both asked for money as part of their Christmas so I'm going to give them 1/2 of the money in cash so they can buy what they want. Skif wants a ball cap and Alabama jersey. Talia wants earrings. She's loving having her ears pierced. I suspect she'll get her second piercing with her money. This is a major blessing. Even with the church helping with gifts, I had been worried about their gifts.
I'm about at the point that we are going to rent for a while. I have a rental that has been offered to us. It should be available this week coming up. I'm not sure how we'll swing the first two months rent with Christmas holiday and no pay coming in, but hey, I keep saying God's bigger than my housing problem. I need to stand on it.
I guess it's time for bed. The day has been really good. It was a blessing to get to talk to Deb today. We don't get to talk as much as we used to. I enjoy the conversation.
Thank you Lord for the beautiful sunset!
Friday, November 03, 2006
house....
No house. 13.44% wasn't acceptable. It won't appraise without the roof being fixed.
I really feel God gave me an out. No matter how much I loved the house, it wasn't worth the pain my head had been in since I submitted the loan papers and contract.
The day I submitted the papers (I think the 11th), I started clenching my jaw without realizing it. By the end of Friday, my head was screaming. I had the worse headache I think I have ever had in my life.
This continued all the way up until Monday of this week when I requested the mortgage broker to tear up the loan application.
Where will we live? I have no idea. For now, we are staying where we are. I believe God will open a door to the right house with the right financing.
As for other things, Skif was asked to play on the All-Star team for basketball next weekend. He's excited. The coach choses two 8th-grade students from his team to send. I need to make sure Skif shares the news with a couple of his mentors here.
Talia brought me a magazine that she says she "wants to share" with some friends who want to be cheerleaders. The magazine? Cheerleader magazine. *thud* I actually think she wants it. We'll see.
My mind has been full of ideas lately. God gave me a beautiful image to use with Psalm 19:14, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." I just have to figure out how to get the picture from one dimensional to three dimensional. I can see it plan as day.
He also gave me a wonderful image of Romans 12:1-2, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." It's a wall hanging with the scripture written out on vellum. Behind the vellum is the earth (made from cardstock) and a city skyline. Both are mounted onto scrapbooking paper. I printed the word "Changed" in all capital letters onto blue cardstock and cut it out to mount on top of the vellum. It turned out so cool. I have had 2 requests for duplicates (for a total of 3). I'm excited!
The church is having an "Open Mic" night. They are also going to have tables for people to display their work on. I'm going to display the pieces I have done right now along with some cards and stuff.
Maybe in December, I'll do the NC craft show. I've not decided yet.
Well, I must go. I have to finish working CR. Later.
Edited to add: I converted to Blogger Beta tonight too! I figure after dumping 3 years worth of blog, I may as well go for the gusto! LOL
I really feel God gave me an out. No matter how much I loved the house, it wasn't worth the pain my head had been in since I submitted the loan papers and contract.
The day I submitted the papers (I think the 11th), I started clenching my jaw without realizing it. By the end of Friday, my head was screaming. I had the worse headache I think I have ever had in my life.
This continued all the way up until Monday of this week when I requested the mortgage broker to tear up the loan application.
Where will we live? I have no idea. For now, we are staying where we are. I believe God will open a door to the right house with the right financing.
As for other things, Skif was asked to play on the All-Star team for basketball next weekend. He's excited. The coach choses two 8th-grade students from his team to send. I need to make sure Skif shares the news with a couple of his mentors here.
Talia brought me a magazine that she says she "wants to share" with some friends who want to be cheerleaders. The magazine? Cheerleader magazine. *thud* I actually think she wants it. We'll see.
My mind has been full of ideas lately. God gave me a beautiful image to use with Psalm 19:14, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." I just have to figure out how to get the picture from one dimensional to three dimensional. I can see it plan as day.
He also gave me a wonderful image of Romans 12:1-2, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." It's a wall hanging with the scripture written out on vellum. Behind the vellum is the earth (made from cardstock) and a city skyline. Both are mounted onto scrapbooking paper. I printed the word "Changed" in all capital letters onto blue cardstock and cut it out to mount on top of the vellum. It turned out so cool. I have had 2 requests for duplicates (for a total of 3). I'm excited!
The church is having an "Open Mic" night. They are also going to have tables for people to display their work on. I'm going to display the pieces I have done right now along with some cards and stuff.
Maybe in December, I'll do the NC craft show. I've not decided yet.
Well, I must go. I have to finish working CR. Later.
Edited to add: I converted to Blogger Beta tonight too! I figure after dumping 3 years worth of blog, I may as well go for the gusto! LOL
Friday, October 27, 2006
Keep praying.
I originally signed papers at 13%. Yes, I know high. I'm praying that the loan papers will fall off the table and I can renegotiate elsewhere.
Today while surfing, I found a link for the SHIP program. I think I qualify and that's $15K in grant money toward a purchase.
And pray that the owner will still sell me the house. We really like the house. I can see it so clearly in my head.
Please Lord, help us with this financing thing and the purchase. Amen.
I originally signed papers at 13%. Yes, I know high. I'm praying that the loan papers will fall off the table and I can renegotiate elsewhere.
Today while surfing, I found a link for the SHIP program. I think I qualify and that's $15K in grant money toward a purchase.
And pray that the owner will still sell me the house. We really like the house. I can see it so clearly in my head.
Please Lord, help us with this financing thing and the purchase. Amen.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
hiccup
There's a hiccup in the process for the house. The house has a blue roof and it can't be appraised. Also, the interest rate and payments are at issue.
I'm praying. Please pray as well. I really believe this is the house we are to have.
I'm just having trouble working my head around the issues and the payments.
I'm praying. Please pray as well. I really believe this is the house we are to have.
I'm just having trouble working my head around the issues and the payments.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
This will have to do for now. I've spent two hours trying to get this to something that I can stand to look at.
I've discovered that it's past time for me to learn CSS. Way past time.
As for the rest in our lives, Skif turns 14 tomorrow. Talia is 11. I discovered on Friday that they have grown alot. Skif has grown 14" and Talia 11" in the last two years. Whoa!
Our paperwork for a house has been submitted to a loan processor. Please pray for favor. Favor for a lower interest rate and lower payments.
The house is wonderful. We hope to close on the 1st and move in by the 7th. The kitchen will be redone before we move in.
I'll have to pay an extra month rent on the old place but that gives me extra time to really go through what I no longer want and need to get rid of. It will help make sure the new home is in order to start with rather than running around like a chicken with our heads cut off trying to find things.
More later. I think I'll try email posting again (without the phone number this time) tomorrow.
I've discovered that it's past time for me to learn CSS. Way past time.
As for the rest in our lives, Skif turns 14 tomorrow. Talia is 11. I discovered on Friday that they have grown alot. Skif has grown 14" and Talia 11" in the last two years. Whoa!
Our paperwork for a house has been submitted to a loan processor. Please pray for favor. Favor for a lower interest rate and lower payments.
The house is wonderful. We hope to close on the 1st and move in by the 7th. The kitchen will be redone before we move in.
I'll have to pay an extra month rent on the old place but that gives me extra time to really go through what I no longer want and need to get rid of. It will help make sure the new home is in order to start with rather than running around like a chicken with our heads cut off trying to find things.
More later. I think I'll try email posting again (without the phone number this time) tomorrow.
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