Great is the Lord

This morning in church, we sang this song. I don't know if he's the "original" singer, but it's on my Michael W. Smith CD.

Great is the lord,
He is holy and just
By his power we trust
In his love
Great is the lord
He is faithful and true
By his mercy he proves
He is love

After church, Clarissa was sitting in the pew with her eyes closed and a horrible look on her face, as if she was in pain. I asked what was wrong, and she said nothing. She picked up her "church" bag, smiled and said she was ready to go.

We got out to the car, and Clarissa told Jacob "we're going to the Peanut restaurant for lunch."

He got all excited and screamed "YES!!!!!"

I turned back and said why on earth would you think that?

She said "Because the Lord is great and we trust Him. He proves His love to us. And I told Him that I wanted to go out to eat, so I trust Him to make sure it happens"

I couldn't argue with that 4yo logic, so we went to Texas Roadhouse for lunch. LOL!

SS Blog Challenge 26

Compliments of Christy....

Today, August 3, is National Sister's Day!

From the Holiday Insights website:

Sister's Day celebrates being or having a sister. That means a lot of us will celebrate this special day.

Sisters are truly special and unique. Sure, we may argue and fight. But, when it comes right down to it, sisters are the best, the very best.

To celebrate Sister's Day, your blog challenge is to tell us what this sisterhood here at S&S means to you. Some things to think about: What special experiences have you had here? What makes the "sisters" here special enough to come back to day after day? What would you celebrate about this community?

Wow. I don't even know where to start with this challenge. SS is a very special place to me. When I was first told about SS, I had never been on any kind of chat board, had never IM'd, nothing. I actually went to SS thinking I'd look at a few ideas and then not go back much. Unbeknownst to me, I would be there FREQUENTLY. LOL!

I found SS at a very difficult time in my life, and I have never been shy about saying that I don't know what I would have done without SS the last year and a half. And that just isn't a phrase that many people overuse--I truly don't know where I'd be today without SS. It didn't take me long to figure out that I found a network of wonderful women (with a few pretty great men), and I am so grateful for the support, the chats, the humor, the differing perspectives and everything else I get at SS every single day.

I think what makes the "sisters" (and brothers lol) at SS special is that we are all very different, we have our own problems, our own viewpoints, etc. Yet, for the most part, we can have good discussions and learn new things from each other. We can support each other in a way that I never knew was possible with "internet friends." I've never been a feminist, per say, but I truly believe that we could be a fierce group of ladies if we spent more time building each other up and supporting each other. It's such a neat thing to see.

I've made many friends at SS, and that's not something I do easily IRL. I even worked through my anxiety and went to a retreat this year. MAN, am I so glad I did!!! Being able to meet some of these ladies was just surreal. I am grateful for their friendship, and I appreciate the unconditional support they've given me.

Clareism

CJ woke up this AM and screamed "IS TODAY MY BIRTHDAY PARTY?"

I chuckled and said no, it's another week and a half away. She started to cry and got back in bed and put the covers over her head.

I went in to talk to her about it and explained that her birthday is actually 3 weeks away, but she's lucky that she can have her party sooner.

She cried "It stinks."

I said I know, but you just have to wait.

She said "No it stinks because I tooted" - which was followed by lots of giggling and laughter.

Husband Tag

I've been tagged by Char ... keep reading to see if YOU have been tagged!

What is his name? Ron

How long have you been married? 11 Years

How long did you date? 11 months

How old is he? 35

Who eats more? Him

Who said I love you first? He did.

Who is taller? Ron is taller

Who sings better? Me, which sure isn't saying a whole lot! LOL!!

Who's temper is worse? Mine, though my fuse is much longer than his

Who does the laundry? Mostly me since he's in KY all the time, but he does help when he's home.

Who pays the bills? I do.

Who cooks dinner? Mostly me since he's in KY all the time, but he does help when he's home.

Who mows the lawn? Ron or the neighbor boy. I used to do it before my tumor grew, and now I'm not allowed.

Who wears the pants in the family? I'm not sure there are any pants in this family!

OK, so I need to tag someone ... Diane (hey, she's ALMOST married)

The Compassion of a 7 Year Old

Clarissa took a spill on the monkey bars at school today. It happened right as I arrived because I could hear her screaming inside the building when I was signing them out from camp. I told Jacob to collect his things and meet me outside. There she was, covered in dirt that had the outlines of the stones all over her body. She was sitting in her camp counselor's lap crying hysterical. Apparently, my poor baby fell right on her face. What exactly does stone rash look like on my four year old?














After dinner, Jacob sat down to do the "homework" he got in his reading program yesterday. He was asked to draw a picture and write one sentence telling what his picture is about. (Yes, that's WAY to easy for him, but that's what they wanted.) Well, here it is. Clarissa was not amused.

90 Years Young

Ron's grandma turned 90 last week, so we took a trip to Ohio to visit her. The kids thought her apartment as the assisted living home was neat - especially the red heat lamp in the bathroom. It was on most of our visit even though nobody took a shower.

The kids were grungy and tired from being at the zoo all day, but I managed to get a picture...even if Jacob was being goofy with his eyes. They affectionately call her Nanny, and they love how much she loves them. And they also love her candy and mints. .
















I also managed to get a picture of Ron and his grandma, which is almost a miracle...the man does NOT like to have his picture taken. I wish I knew how to take care of that glare on her glasses - though that would require that I have a photo editing program. LOL



Happy 90th birthday, Nanny.

Getting to Know Me..

I know, I know...ANOTHER questionaire. Sorry, but I don't have anything else to blog about right now. LOL!

1. LAST MOVIE YOU SAW IN A THEATER: Get Smart - FUNNY!!!

2. BOOK ARE YOU READING? You The Owners Manual by Dr. Michael Roizen & Dr. Mehmet Oz

3. FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Trivial Pursuit

4. FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Anything with scrapbook ideas

5. FAVORITE SMELLS? Cinnamon Stick candles, vanilla

6. FAVORITE FOODS? I'm a meat and potatoes gal...and my butt shows it!

7. FAVORITE SOUND? Nothing but the wind and animals outside

8. WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD? Failure

9. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP? It's time to walk

10. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE? Wendys

11. FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? No more kids for me.

12. FINISH THIS STATEMENT. "IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY..."? it wouldn't solve my problems.

13. DO YOU DRIVE FAST? On the highway, yes. Through town, no.

14. DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? No, but I sleep with Clare a lot of nights. That little stinker sneaks in my room so quietly.

15. STORMS-COOL OR SCARY? They are both, but I do love watching them when I can

16. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? A Saturn that I totaled three days before my wedding shower.

17. FAVORITE DRINK? Water. Pomegrante Fusion Smirnoff Ice isn't bad, either.

18. FINISH THIS STATEMENT, "IF I HAD THE TIME..." I would volunteer at the animal shelter

19. DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI? Yes, but only if it is steamed all the way through.

20. IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE? I don't think I'd dye it any color.

21. NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS YOU HAVE LIVED IN: Marion, OH; Toledo, OH; Metro Detroit, MI

22. NAME ALL THE STATES/COUNTRIES YOU HAVE VISITED: I've visited Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington DC, Nebraska, and I don't know where else in the US. I've also been to Canada, Sweden, Gernmany, Norway, and Holland.

23. GLASS - HALF EMPTY OR FULL? Outwardly, I am half-full. Most people that meet me tell me that they like my smile and positive attitude. I wish I felt the same on the inside!

24. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Hockey

25. ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU: She obviously wants to get to know me better.

26. WHAT IS UNDER YOUR BED? Nothing, except maybe some dust and dog hair.

27. TOILET PAPER -OVER OR UNDER? Under

28. SEAT UP OR DOWN? Down

29. MORNING PERSON, OR NIGHT OWL? Morning person, as long as I go to bed ontime. If I stay up late, I can't get up in the AM!

28. OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP? Over medium for me, with wheat toast.

31. FAVORITE PLACE TO RELAX? A spa - which I'd LOVE right now.

32. FAVORITE PIE? Lemon meringiue