Gabby's

[QueenEsther]

Wow, I didn't know this thread had been "re-activated" - you people are confusing me making me go back and forth! Lol!

I havn't been able to get on much we have been SWAMPED at work which is suuuuch a good thing. I'm sure you all remember how I have always been searching and looking for another job and kept coming up empty handed and we had been praying and praying for us both to get another job, well, as you know my husband did but I didn't and so I started thinking, Ok God, you must want me here for some reason, especially since my husband took a pay cut so I was limited on other jobs. So, I started praying that God would help me with my job - help me to learn to love it, I prayed that he would make changes that needed to be made so that it would be a place worth working at. smile.gif etc.....

Well, it has been a few months now and there have been some changes here...we got a new "president/chancellor" who is really turning this place around, my office has had a major u-haul and I have lots of more work to do, which makes me happy, I hate being bored all day long! So, needless to say things are better - now if I could just get a raise...........lol! I am happy, I actually had a chance to switch to another dept but I have decided I like the changes here and I want to stay.

God is good all the time! clap2.gif

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Wow, I didn't know this thread had been "re-activated" - you people are confusing me making me go back and forth! Lol!

I havn't been able to get on much we have been SWAMPED at work which is suuuuch a good thing. I'm sure you all remember how I have always been searching and looking for another job and kept coming up empty handed and we had been praying and praying for us both to get another job, well, as you know my husband did but I didn't and so I started thinking, Ok God, you must want me here for some reason, especially since my husband took a pay cut so I was limited on other jobs. So, I started praying that God would help me with my job - help me to learn to love it, I prayed that he would make changes that needed to be made so that it would be a place worth working at. smile.gif etc.....

Well, it has been a few months now and there have been some changes here...we got a new "president/chancellor" who is really turning this place around, my office has had a major u-haul and I have lots of more work to do, which makes me happy, I hate being bored all day long! So, needless to say things are better - now if I could just get a raise...........lol! I am happy, I actually had a chance to switch to another dept but I have decided I like the changes here and I want to stay.

God is good all the time! clap2.gif


OH sis I am so happy for you.....isn't it funny how we can pray and pray for something and then realize we are not praying the right thing....and when we get it the Lord just blesses us! We are thanking Renda she moved Gabby's out here for us...and its staying a lot busier!

[Theresa]

is this not the cutest pirate you've ever seen?

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r263/yakkowakodot/100_0638.jpg

[Sister Truth Seeker]

is this not the cutest pirate you've ever seen?

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r263/yakkowakodot/100_0638.jpg:pirate shiver me timbers....arrrrr! that is yes in pirate talk!

[rgcraig]

Well, I had the newlyweds over for creamy tacos tonight and they just left.

We thought we'd give out some treats, but did not have a one.........

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Well, I had the newlyweds over for creamy tacos tonight and they just left.

We thought we'd give out some treats, but did not have a one.........Our door bell only rang once and we didn't answer it because we live on a dead-end street and have never gotten too many kids....and I don't want all that candy in the house because ya know we always buy what we would want....:heeheehee

[rgcraig]

Our door bell only rang once and we didn't answer it because we live on a dead-end street and have never gotten too many kids....and I don't want all that candy in the house because ya know we always buy what we would want....:heeheehee

Well, I just had a knock - - three cute little girls!

They did good - I gave them tons of candy!!

[AmazingGrace]

My sister came by tonight to help me get stuff together for my dads garage sale and she told me she was taking my youngest to dinner... came back 2 hrs later and she had taken her trick or treating and that child came in with 2 hugeeeeeeeeeee bags of candy!!! I about flipped! So she said mom I dont like all this stuff what can I do with it so she went outside and found some kids walking she watched "kinda scoping them out" for one who looked cute sweet and all that good jazz.. then went up to her and said here I cant eat this do you want it... the little girl was maybe 5 and had not hardly any candy... she goes ahhhhhhhh yes thank you! And looked at her daddy and said well we can go home now!! ROFL!

My daughter said mom I didnt get this much candy when I used to trick or treat all the time LOL... After I went thru it and took out all the pieces that had come unwrapped and stuff.. and after she had given a ton away she still has 2 walmart bags fulllllll...ICK!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Well, I just had a knock - - three cute little girls!

They did good - I gave them tons of candy!! OH yeah...big score....lol....I miss the old days when we had little ones around and we would have a party....bob for apples...drink cider and have donuts...it was a fun time of year...never anything goulish!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

My sister came by tonight to help me get stuff together for my dads garage sale and she told me she was taking my youngest to dinner... came back 2 hrs later and she had taken her trick or treating and that child came in with 2 hugeeeeeeeeeee bags of candy!!! I about flipped! So she said mom I dont like all this stuff what can I do with it so she went outside and found some kids walking she watched "kinda scoping them out" for one who looked cute sweet and all that good jazz.. then went up to her and said here I cant eat this do you want it... the little girl was maybe 5 and had not hardly any candy... she goes ahhhhhhhh yes thank you! And looked at her daddy and said well we can go home now!! ROFL!

My daughter said mom I didnt get this much candy when I used to trick or treat all the time LOL... After I went thru it and took out all the pieces that had come unwrapped and stuff.. and after she had given a ton away she still has 2 walmart bags fulllllll...ICK!Halloween the dentists favorite holiday...lol.....what a sweetie you have there....she has enough candy to last for a year....

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good night all you dear gabby people....sweet dreams and peaceful rest...see you all tomorrow...probably....I had done soooo guuud staying away from this place now you all got me comin back....I am spending too much time on here!!!!:heeheehee


:hug3:heart:hug3

[QueenEsther]

I will post my pics as soon as I can, my camera went dead after taking pics last night, so as soon as I get the batteries charged I will get pics posted. Jasmine got a basket full of candy and she doesn't even like candy...so you know who will be eating it!!!!!!!!!! :reaction I just can't get control of my sweet tooth! Lol!

[AmazingGrace]

Good morning ladies!

QE just say NO!!! LOL... back away from the candy! :)

Hope you all are having a blessed morning! I am heading of to SBUX now!!! PRAISE GAWD!!!!

Then I gotta go work on my dads house some more then oh yes the fun!!! I wont be on much today at all but I will miss yall... I actually miss this place when I am gone now that gabbys is back!!!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I will post my pics as soon as I can, my camera went dead after taking pics last night, so as soon as I get the batteries charged I will get pics posted. Jasmine got a basket full of candy and she doesn't even like candy...so you know who will be eating it!!!!!!!!!! :reaction I just can't get control of my sweet tooth! Lol!

I have a huge sweet tooth, and when there are certain sweets in the house...oh I have little or no self control....:donuts


Maybe she can share with someone...and that way it will be at least mostly gone....


Looking forward to seeing the pics!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning ladies!

QE just say NO!!! LOL... back away from the candy! :)

Hope you all are having a blessed morning! I am heading of to SBUX now!!! PRAISE GAWD!!!!

Then I gotta go work on my dads house some more then oh yes the fun!!! I wont be on much today at all but I will miss yall... I actually miss this place when I am gone now that gabbys is back!!!



Sis...what is SBUX? Have a great day...I am so glad Gabby's is back too...I missed it more than I realized....we have to give three cheers to Renda...how about hugs instead!:hug3:hug3:hug3

[Blubayou]

Why does it say that Gabby has been moved on the Café Blog a Bit menu???? I have not been here much lately, but I do enjoy stopping by to catch up with everyone.

[dizzyde]

Sis...what is SBUX? Have a great day...I am so glad Gabby's is back too...I missed it more than I realized....we have to give three cheers to Renda...how about hugs instead!:hug3:hug3:hug3

SBUX is Starbucks, AG is one of those ungodly caffeine addicted types. (Like me!) LOL!!!! :lol :lol

[rgcraig]

Sis...what is SBUX? Have a great day...I am so glad Gabby's is back too...I missed it more than I realized....we have to give three cheers to Renda...how about hugs instead!:hug3:hug3:hug3

Thanks for the hugs!

[rgcraig]

Why does it say that Gabby has been moved on the Café Blog a Bit menu???? I have not been here much lately, but I do enjoy stopping by to catch up with everyone.

Because it has been moved to the Fellowship Hall.

[Blubayou]

OOOOOOOOH! Thanks !

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Why does it say that Gabby has been moved on the Café Blog a Bit menu???? I have not been here much lately, but I do enjoy stopping by to catch up with everyone.becasue we are now part of the main section of the forum...yeah!!!!! Its more visiable here...

[Sister Truth Seeker]

SBUX is Starbucks, AG is one of those ungodly caffeine addicted types. (Like me!) LOL!!!! :lol :lol


OH my word....:heeheehee...I would never have guessed...I am a caffine lover myself..l:donuts

[Ron]

Good morning brave one....:pirate


Happy for you and your little one....how old is she?

Hellllloooo Ladies.

STS, she is going to be ten in Jan. My second daughter will be 8 this month and my son will be 8 in Jan.

BTW, how is your son doing? I am still praying.

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Hellllloooo Ladies.

STS, she is going to be ten in Jan. My second daughter will be 8 this month and my son will be 8 in Jan.

BTW, how is your son doing? I am still praying.


My son is doing very well....he just returned from Viet Nam to attend a friends wedding his friend moved there, meant a young woman and fell in love so he won't be returning to the states probably any time soon ....He is teaching English! My son said it was an interesting place would have like to stay a bit longer, but he had to get home to his business...we are going to his house for thanksgiving this year...it will be very interesting!

I pray for him too, I believe and confess with my heart he will know the Lord before I die!....


Love ya brother...say hi to your sweet sweet wife and tell her she is welcome at my home anytime...I am looking forward to meeting her, and having you come visit one day..........I hope soon!!!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Goodnight all....love and blessings .......sweet dreams.....warm hearts.......snug homes...........precious memories............

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning ladies and gentelmen....let us shine our light of truth today, let us be kind to our fellow man, let us love the souls we shall meet today, be generous with love and praise to those you love....



I will start....if you read this post know that no matter what, God loves you beyond anything you will ever comprehend.

Your a valuble treasure to those in your life

Your soul/spirit is so beautiful if you let it shine with love...love that comes from your heart

I love you.....:heart

[AmazingGrace]

BUMP to say Love all my Gabbys Buds!!! YALL ARE AWESOME!!!!:shockamoo:shockamoo:shockamoo

[Blubayou]

Hello to all my Gabby friends. Just stopping in to say HI. I have been very busy here - but don't ask me what - just doing everyday stuff. I get to check in once or twice a day - but I am so busy reading what is going on - I don't get to say much. I really appreciate all of my AFF friends - It really helps me feel connected to Apostolic all over the US. Have a great weekend.

[rgcraig]

BUMP to say Love all my Gabbys Buds!!! YALL ARE AWESOME!!!!:shockamoo:shockamoo:shockamoo

Think about chaging that avatar - I keep thinking Thad is saying some really weird stuff.....lol!

[Margies3]

Think about chaging that avatar - I keep thinking Thad is saying some really weird stuff.....lol!

LOL I just read what AG wrote and thought "since when is Thad coming to Gabby's to post? Is that a new thing?" then I realized it was AG!!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Think about chaging that avatar - I keep thinking Thad is saying some really weird stuff.....lol!
I know....lol.....:killinme

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good good fall morning to you all...it is cold and foggy here today so far, it is suppose to clear up.....



We are gonnna go out on our Harley today....yeah....love to ride! It smells so good in the fall, the colors are wonderful, and huggin my hunny all day! We will have lunch someplace and stop often to see the beauty and stretch out legs...the hips are about 90 years old I think!

I hope you all have a beautiful wondeful day! Bless you much!!!:hug3

[Tawanda]

You gals like to talk about shoes?

[Sister Truth Seeker]

You gals like to talk about shoes?The Mrs...loves to talk about shoes....somewhere there is a shoe thread...:heeheehee...we like to talk about most anything that is in our lives...from the complicated to the fun to just keeping up on what everyone is doing...

[Tawanda]

The Mrs...loves to talk about shoes....somewhere there is a shoe thread...:heeheehee...we like to talk about most anything that is in our lives...from the complicated to the fun to just keeping up on what everyone is doing...

I wear them tall heels cause my Thaddy is so tall.

[rgcraig]

Good good fall morning to you all...it is cold and foggy here today so far, it is suppose to clear up.....



We are gonnna go out on our Harley today....yeah....love to ride! It smells so good in the fall, the colors are wonderful, and huggin my hunny all day! We will have lunch someplace and stop often to see the beauty and stretch out legs...the hips are about 90 years old I think!

I hope you all have a beautiful wondeful day! Bless you much!!!:hug3

Today would have been a beautiful day for a Harley ride here!

I did take a trip to visit my dad in Arkansas and it was a perfect day.

Last Sunday, my friend came in to church and sat by me and said, do we smell like the outside? I looked at her so funny - - she said they rode their Harley to church and she's was afraid they smelled like kids on the playground!

LOL!!!!

[rgcraig]

You gals like to talk about shoes?

Guess, it's time to bump the shoe thread!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Today would have been a beautiful day for a Harley ride here!

I did take a trip to visit my dad in Arkansas and it was a perfect day.

Last Sunday, my friend came in to church and sat by me and said, do we smell like the outside? I looked at her so funny - - she said they rode their Harley to church and she's was afraid they smelled like kids on the playground!

LOL!!!!:killinme:killinme:killinmeThey would be able to tell by my hair....I always have helmet head...I pull it all back or to the side and braid it or it gets so tangled. My leathers would be a dead give away, not to mention the jeans...:heeheehee

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Guess, it's time to bump the shoe thread!OH yeah! The Mrs will love that....

[Margies3]

Renda,

that's a fabulous family picture!!!

[rgcraig]

Renda,

that's a fabulous family picture!!!

Thanks! It was after the rehearsal dinner outside the restaurant. The kids dad was on the end by our son, so I just cropped him out for here - lol!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Thanks! It was after the rehearsal dinner outside the restaurant. The kids dad was on the end by our son, so I just cropped him out for here - lol!:killinme:killinme:killinme:heeheehee

[QueenEsther]

Good Morning Ladies! :kittyhug Boy is it chilly today! And it is supposed to stay cold and rainy and possible snow tomorrow!!!!!!!! Can you believe it???? I hate cold weather and I am NOT ready for it.

My 4 - almost 5 - year old started pre-school today. She is only going to go 3 days a week. I am so nervous for her. Her daddy took her after they dropped me off at work (because he works in the same building). I am anxious to talk to him and see how she did. She still battles having accidents - she refuses to go poo in the potty chair, so we have been leary of sending her but we decided to try it and hope that it will help her mature enough to start going on her own in the potty chair. She will start kindergarten next fall so, she better be straightening up!! LoL!

[QueenEsther]

Wow, I was the last one who posted on here huh? Where is everyone? Let me guess - on the other forum? Just kidding, it just seems like everytime I get used to posting on one thread everyone leaves and goes to the other forum. I'll go check there next......

How is everyone today? I am EXTREMELY tired. I told my husband today that I think there is somthing wrong with me and I am very serious. I am sooooo tired 24/7, I mean not just a little tired but extremely tired, I feel like I am in a fog all the time and I crash everynight as soon as I sit down on the couch, I sleep so hard I don't even hear Ariel when she wakes up through the night and my husband has to shake me when the alarm is going off. And I am still so exhausted in the mornings. I bought me some vitamins with iron in them, I just started taking them (they also have ginseng in them for energy) I am going to give them a month or two to see if they help and just go from there. My blood count is low but only just barely so I don't really see how that could be it, I have battled that my whole life and have never been this tired. Anyways,...if you all could say a prayer for me I would appreciate it, I really don't want it to be anything and I am hoping that some good vitamins with Iron will do the trick.

[AmazingGrace]

Hey sis sorry you are not feeling well, I know this is nothing you want to hear but I know from experience because those were the ONLY symptoms I had and you might want to talk to you dr because it very well could be postpartum... just a thought..

Hope you get some energy back soon and have a wonderful day!

[QueenEsther]

Hey sis sorry you are not feeling well, I know this is nothing you want to hear but I know from experience because those were the ONLY symptoms I had and you might want to talk to you dr because it very well could be postpartum... just a thought..

Hope you get some energy back soon and have a wonderful day!

I have wondered about that but I just figured that since it has been 7 months that surely that is not it......we'll see.

[AmazingGrace]

I have wondered about that but I just figured that since it has been 7 months that surely that is not it......we'll see.

Time unfortunately is not a friend when it comes to postpartum. Mine didnt set in till she was 11 mos and I thought for sure it couldnt happen and I was told my dr had seen some had no signs for up to 2 yrs!!!

[Tina]

Good morning everyone.

I have been busy cleaning house. I guess you could call it fall cleaning. I made the girls get their closet & dressers cleaned out yesterday. We ended up with two bags of donations for the church thrift store.

It just makes me sick that they have clothes they will not wear-- and they just hang there taking up space. Such a waste.... I keep finding all these things at yard sales and thrift stores, and I'm lucky if they wear them once or twice before they just hang in the closet. IF I could only be blessed to find stuff for ME at those yard sales and thrift stores. But I guess most other women my size are like me and wear their clothes out so that they aren't fit to resell. HA!

I've got several other things to get done today, so I need to get off this computer and get busy before I lose the want to. ;)

Have a great day everyone!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good Morning Ladies! :kittyhug Boy is it chilly today! And it is supposed to stay cold and rainy and possible snow tomorrow!!!!!!!! Can you believe it???? I hate cold weather and I am NOT ready for it.

My 4 - almost 5 - year old started pre-school today. She is only going to go 3 days a week. I am so nervous for her. Her daddy took her after they dropped me off at work (because he works in the same building). I am anxious to talk to him and see how she did. She still battles having accidents - she refuses to go poo in the potty chair, so we have been leary of sending her but we decided to try it and hope that it will help her mature enough to start going on her own in the potty chair. She will start kindergarten next fall so, she better be straightening up!! LoL!There is no pressure like peer pressure.....I wet my pants way to long, I was afraid I would miss something if I went into the house.....silly I know, but little kids see things so much different then we do...she will get over it...some kids have fear of letting it go....she will be fine! Send extra things so incase she does have an accident, she won't have to suffer with it...support her without permitting it...be gentle with her


I think everyone was over on my other thread.....it has been hopping sense I started it...

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Wow, I was the last one who posted on here huh? Where is everyone? Let me guess - on the other forum? Just kidding, it just seems like everytime I get used to posting on one thread everyone leaves and goes to the other forum. I'll go check there next......

How is everyone today? I am EXTREMELY tired. I told my husband today that I think there is somthing wrong with me and I am very serious. I am sooooo tired 24/7, I mean not just a little tired but extremely tired, I feel like I am in a fog all the time and I crash everynight as soon as I sit down on the couch, I sleep so hard I don't even hear Ariel when she wakes up through the night and my husband has to shake me when the alarm is going off. And I am still so exhausted in the mornings. I bought me some vitamins with iron in them, I just started taking them (they also have ginseng in them for energy) I am going to give them a month or two to see if they help and just go from there. My blood count is low but only just barely so I don't really see how that could be it, I have battled that my whole life and have never been this tired. Anyways,...if you all could say a prayer for me I would appreciate it, I really don't want it to be anything and I am hoping that some good vitamins with Iron will do the trick.:anonymous we are hiding from you...the old game of hide and seek...lol........


Gooooo to the doctor right away!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning everyone.

I have been busy cleaning house. I guess you could call it fall cleaning. I made the girls get their closet & dressers cleaned out yesterday. We ended up with two bags of donations for the church thrift store.

It just makes me sick that they have clothes they will not wear-- and they just hang there taking up space. Such a waste.... I keep finding all these things at yard sales and thrift stores, and I'm lucky if they wear them once or twice before they just hang in the closet. IF I could only be blessed to find stuff for ME at those yard sales and thrift stores. But I guess most other women my size are like me and wear their clothes out so that they aren't fit to resell. HA!

I've got several other things to get done today, so I need to get off this computer and get busy before I lose the want to. ;)

Have a great day everyone!Girls are like that...fussy...don't buy them anything for awhile and see what happens...or maybe take them with! Let them pick out the stuff..

Good girl, I need to deep clean my house too, but it takes me forever and I just don't have the inspiration right now...I need to have a big get together...taht would get me inspired...wish I could hire someone to help(can't afford that)...its always more fun to work together anyway!

[QueenEsther]

Girls are like that...fussy...don't buy them anything for awhile and see what happens...or maybe take them with! Let them pick out the stuff..

Good girl, I need to deep clean my house too, but it takes me forever and I just don't have the inspiration right now...I need to have a big get together...taht would get me inspired...wish I could hire someone to help(can't afford that)...its always more fun to work together anyway!

Me Too!!! Lol! However, we did get Jasmine's room cleaned out really really good Saturday and moved Ariel's bed in there (she had been in our room). Now we just need to work on the rest of the house........

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Me Too!!! Lol! However, we did get Jasmine's room cleaned out really really good Saturday and moved Ariel's bed in there (she had been in our room). Now we just need to work on the rest of the house........Hey girl its no wonder your tired...you are carring a heavy load....between family, church and work...having a baby takes a lot out of you....our bodies will force us to rest when we get to a certain point...and you may be there...you need to back up a bit and rest some! Try to say NO to a few things!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

This saturday is the big Veterans day parade here...we are suppose to ride our Harley with our Hog group, and its suppose to rain...please pray guys that the sun will shine on Saturday for those few hours...honoring our heros!

[Tina]

I wish I could say that we accomplished major things today. Unfortunately, I can't.

I did manage to get a lot of things cleaned out and organized in the office. Again. It seems like this is a weekly job. I wouldn't mind the clutter if this wasn't the first room people walk into when they come in my house. They have to go through the office to get to the living room..... so I don't like to let it have the cluttered look.

I'll be so glad when the last aquarium is out of the house this weekend. We're planning on getting that done, and getting the Christmas lights up outside if weather permits it. :holiday

Once we get those things done, I am going to move one of the desks out of the office into the living room-- and maybe move the bookshelves into one of the kids bedrooms. That would help the appearance of the office quite a bit. :nod We just need a bigger house, that would solve all the problems of where to put all this furniture. :winkgrin


I can't believe we have a freeze warning here for tonight.... it's supposed to get down into the 20s. It's already freezing cold to me, I have the heat going in the living room and office. The wind is just COLD. Samantha opened the front door a few minutes ago to take something out to her car, and it put such a chill into the office and living room. I'm having to warm it back up a little so my fingers and toes can thaw out again. :cold

What I need is a nice cup of hot cocoa... then I could wrap my fingers around the hot mug to thaw them out. I probably should also go find myself a blanket to wrap around my feet.... these socks and fleece lined house shoes aren't doing the trick.

I've rambled enough... I'm going to get that hot cocoa now. :bolt

[QueenEsther]

Ok ladies! Wish me luck - I am re-starting piano lessons today on my lunch hour. I know I am already busy enough right? But these will only be 1/2 hour every other week during one of my lunch breaks and I will also practice during my lunch breaks since my church is only about 2 minutes from where I work and I am there most of the time eating with my husband anyways. I took them when I was a teenager but I gave up and never really learned to play well without notes and I really would like to learn again so,....I have been on the waiting list for almost 2 years with a lady that is really really good and she now has an opening!! I"m a little nervous - like I said please wish me luck! :)

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Ok ladies! Wish me luck - I am re-starting piano lessons today on my lunch hour. I know I am already busy enough right? But these will only be 1/2 hour every other week during one of my lunch breaks and I will also practice during my lunch breaks since my church is only about 2 minutes from where I work and I am there most of the time eating with my husband anyways. I took them when I was a teenager but I gave up and never really learned to play well without notes and I really would like to learn again so,....I have been on the waiting list for almost 2 years with a lady that is really really good and she now has an opening!! I"m a little nervous - like I said please wish me luck! :)Yes your busy, but I think this will be something you will find rewarding...good for you! We have a piano, and I have not a clue how to play...but it's a player piano, so I can play with my feet....:heeheehee...good luck! I know you will be great, just be patient with yourself!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I wish I could say that we accomplished major things today. Unfortunately, I can't.

I did manage to get a lot of things cleaned out and organized in the office. Again. It seems like this is a weekly job. I wouldn't mind the clutter if this wasn't the first room people walk into when they come in my house. They have to go through the office to get to the living room..... so I don't like to let it have the cluttered look.

I'll be so glad when the last aquarium is out of the house this weekend. We're planning on getting that done, and getting the Christmas lights up outside if weather permits it. :holiday

Once we get those things done, I am going to move one of the desks out of the office into the living room-- and maybe move the bookshelves into one of the kids bedrooms. That would help the appearance of the office quite a bit. :nod We just need a bigger house, that would solve all the problems of where to put all this furniture. :winkgrin


I can't believe we have a freeze warning here for tonight.... it's supposed to get down into the 20s. It's already freezing cold to me, I have the heat going in the living room and office. The wind is just COLD. Samantha opened the front door a few minutes ago to take something out to her car, and it put such a chill into the office and living room. I'm having to warm it back up a little so my fingers and toes can thaw out again. :cold

What I need is a nice cup of hot cocoa... then I could wrap my fingers around the hot mug to thaw them out. I probably should also go find myself a blanket to wrap around my feet.... these socks and fleece lined house shoes aren't doing the trick.

I've rambled enough... I'm going to get that hot cocoa now. :bolt


Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....but I would rather be cold than tooo warm, if I am cold I can put on more clothes, slippers, etc...at my age, I am over warm way tooo much!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning everyone....today is wednesday and my day to work downtown at my volenteer job...its grey out and makes me what to hybernate!

My house is cluttered too, needs tidying...I have been here on the forum...way too much! I had been away for so long...and here I am again...:heeheehee...at least it's going well and I am enjoying it!

I hope you all have a great day...........:hug3

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning everyone.....its gray, cold, and damp here AGAIN...my word...I am blessed I guess we don't have snow to the roof, but the gray wears me down....I need a change...which is coming........RAIN......and lots of it I guess. We are going to get wet on Saturday in the parade!


I have a busy day...gotta work on my house, and make a batch of dressing for my dinner meeting tonight. Once a month the "Options" where I volunteer has a meeting so everyone can get together....and we have dinner and discuss what is going on. There are two centers and so many of us never really see anyone but the couple we work with...its a nice way to keep everyone connected.


I hope you all have a day of blessings and joy....:hug3

[QueenEsther]

Good morning STS and everyone else! :) It is feeling more like winter here everyday! I guess it is time for me to get the old dreaded coat out, I hate winter time.

I am sooooo excited, I posted something about my job awhile back about how it had changed a little and it was way better now, well......my (new)boss came into my office yesterday and told us that our office was being "dispersed" - we are a group of advisors who meet with Freshman students - and that everyone would be sent to the actual divisions of their choice of study. So, naturally, I felt my chest getting tight and was thinking "here we go, my job's getting cut"...and then she said .."but, we don't want to loose you, we are going to keep you even if it means moving you up a level and giving you more work" I was soooo happy, not only will I be staying but possibly moving up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't God good????? :hanky

[tamor]

Good morning STS and everyone else! :) It is feeling more like winter here everyday! I guess it is time for me to get the old dreaded coat out, I hate winter time.

I am sooooo excited, I posted something about my job awhile back about how it had changed a little and it was way better now, well......my (new)boss came into my office yesterday and told us that our office was being "dispersed" - we are a group of advisors who meet with Freshman students - and that everyone would be sent to the actual divisions of their choice of study. So, naturally, I felt my chest getting tight and was thinking "here we go, my job's getting cut"...and then she said .."but, we don't want to loose you, we are going to keep you even if it means moving you up a level and giving you more work" I was soooo happy, not only will I be staying but possibly moving up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't God good????? :hanky


Amen. Enjoy the favor of God, Sister!!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning STS and everyone else! :) It is feeling more like winter here everyday! I guess it is time for me to get the old dreaded coat out, I hate winter time.

I am sooooo excited, I posted something about my job awhile back about how it had changed a little and it was way better now, well......my (new)boss came into my office yesterday and told us that our office was being "dispersed" - we are a group of advisors who meet with Freshman students - and that everyone would be sent to the actual divisions of their choice of study. So, naturally, I felt my chest getting tight and was thinking "here we go, my job's getting cut"...and then she said .."but, we don't want to loose you, we are going to keep you even if it means moving you up a level and giving you more work" I was soooo happy, not only will I be staying but possibly moving up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't God good????? :hanky

Sis I am so happy for you...I know this had been an ungoing thing for a long time...God's is so good to us!

[Blubayou]

Glad everyone is doing well in Gabby Land. I have been very busy around here. My husband and I are buying a second home ( condo) where he is from. He needed to own a little property in North LA. He has lived at my home since we have been married ( 7 years) and now he wants to fish and relax on more familiar territory. SOOo we are purchasing this condo on a lake. Well we close the deal the week of Thanksgiving - and I am cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 15 people!!!! I have been planning, making lists and cleaning so I will be ready. I have finished most of the shopping today. I am going to start cooking tomorrow- I plan to make cornbread dressing and sweet potato casserole tomorrow and freeze it. I also have to make Chicken and Sausage Gumbo for Saturday- It is always better if it sits a while before you eat it. So I will be a cooking machine tomorrow.

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Glad everyone is doing well in Gabby Land. I have been very busy around here. My husband and I are buying a second home ( condo) where he is from. He needed to own a little property in North LA. He has lived at my home since we have been married ( 7 years) and now he wants to fish and relax on more familiar territory. SOOo we are purchasing this condo on a lake. Well we close the deal the week of Thanksgiving - and I am cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 15 people!!!! I have been planning, making lists and cleaning so I will be ready. I have finished most of the shopping today. I am going to start cooking tomorrow- I plan to make cornbread dressing and sweet potato casserole tomorrow and freeze it. I also have to make Chicken and Sausage Gumbo for Saturday- It is always better if it sits a while before you eat it. So I will be a cooking machine tomorrow.
OH yummmmmmmm I love Gumbo...I love lousian cookin....oh yeah! We have some friends that live in N.O. and we so enjoyed eating anything and everything that was put before us! I miss the south!

[QueenEsther]

Sis I am so happy for you...I know this had been an ungoing thing for a long time...God's is so good to us!

Yes, I know. I finally had to come to grips with reality and realize that we just can't afford for me to stay home and that I just need to be thankful that my children are able to go and stay with their grandma and aunt everyday at no charge and that I just need to be thankful that I have a good job with EXCELLENT benefits - because some people would do anything to have my job. Jasmine is now in pre-school which would have happened regardless, so......I'm happy. :)

[QueenEsther]

Here are a few halloween pics of Jasmine & Ariel, we didn't dress Ariel up - she just wore her warm snuggly coat. Jasmine of course had to be the Little Mermaid. :)


http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/Jashuler/IMG_0450.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/Jashuler/Jasmine.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/Jashuler/IMG_0452.jpg


This one is of Jasmine, my nephew (Transformer), my neice (Rockin Diva) and one of their friends.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/Jashuler/IMG_0446.jpg

[QueenEsther]

I can't resist posting this pic - it is kinda fuzzy because it was taken with my cell phone and there wasn't much light but I love it anyways! :)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/Jashuler/110307_20511.jpg

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Yes, I know. I finally had to come to grips with reality and realize that we just can't afford for me to stay home and that I just need to be thankful that my children are able to go and stay with their grandma and aunt everyday at no charge and that I just need to be thankful that I have a good job with EXCELLENT benefits - because some people would do anything to have my job. Jasmine is now in pre-school which would have happened regardless, so......I'm happy. :)I am glad your happy...and I know it has to be hard....but your doing the best you can do and that is all we can do...love ya:hug3

[Sister Truth Seeker]

OH love the pics.....you have red heads...wow....that explains a lot...lol!

[QueenEsther]

OH love the pics.....you have red heads...wow....that explains a lot...lol!

Well, Jasmine's was fake for halloween!! Lol!! Her's is actually light brown - but Ariel's is def red!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Well, Jasmine's was fake for halloween!! Lol!! Her's is actually light brown - but Ariel's is def red!

OH ...lol

[Sister Truth Seeker]

OK...everyone...I am heading to my sister's today...so I will be gone all day! I hope you all have a great day....and wonderful weekend!

[QueenEsther]

OK...everyone...I am heading to my sister's today...so I will be gone all day! I hope you all have a great day....and wonderful weekend!

You have a good weekend too!! I am excited because I just received a call from an old friend who I used to work with and she is in town and is going to meet me for lunch! :bliss I miss her soooo much! Our office has NEVER been the same since she left. I can't wait to catch up on life with each other!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good Monday morning...I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend....


It was so wonderful I was able to witness God's greatness several times...the Veterns day parade here...was blessed with beautiful sunshine...the weather report was for 80% chance of rain...on friday I prayed...in Jesus name and I knew he would answer my prayer...it was awesome!!!!!


So how was your weekend....?

[rgcraig]

Mine was crazy - - - attending COGIC with Thad was a blast, but I saw hours of the morning I forgot existed!

It'll take a couple days for me to catch up on my sleep.

[Margies3]

Ours was crazy, too. I do the newsletter for the Northwest Ohio Emmaus Community. I got it finished, then took it to the printer for printing and mailing. This is the first time we've mailed out to our entire membership list. I was shocked at the cost!! $1100 was the cheapest price I could get and that's just the printing - NOT the mailing!!! I chased all over town to get that.

Walt's friend lost his mother last week and the funeral was this weekend. I made the video for them instead of buying flowers. I usually do 40 pictures in a video. But these people brought me over 70 pictures!! Talk about taking advantage :( Oh well. It's done.

And then we had to go to the funeral home yesterday for visitation. This same friend had lost his father the same week my niece was killed. So since Sept, he's lost both parents. It's gonna be a tough holiday season around here.

Renda, it sounds like you had a GREAT time!!! I'm trying to figure out the logistics of parking all of the people who came for that event. It must have been crazy, eh!!

[rgcraig]

Ours was crazy, too. I do the newsletter for the Northwest Ohio Emmaus Community. I got it finished, then took it to the printer for printing and mailing. This is the first time we've mailed out to our entire membership list. I was shocked at the cost!! $1100 was the cheapest price I could get and that's just the printing - NOT the mailing!!! I chased all over town to get that.

Walt's friend lost his mother last week and the funeral was this weekend. I made the video for them instead of buying flowers. I usually do 40 pictures in a video. But these people brought me over 70 pictures!! Talk about taking advantage :( Oh well. It's done.

And then we had to go to the funeral home yesterday for visitation. This same friend had lost his father the same week my niece was killed. So since Sept, he's lost both parents. It's gonna be a tough holiday season around here.

Renda, it sounds like you had a GREAT time!!! I'm trying to figure out the logistics of parking all of the people who came for that event. It must have been crazy, eh!!

Oh, you don't even want to try and figure that out - - it was an experience to say the least.

[QueenEsther]

Good Afternoon! My weekend was busy - yet not as busy as usual which was nice. We didn't do much, Friday night we stayed home and ordered pizza!! We don't get to do that often so it was realllllly nice to just stay home and do NOTHING! Even though I had mountains of chores to do. Then Saturday my hubby worked but I stayed home and slept in, then did some cleaning. Then of course on Sunday it was run run run with SS, Choir Practice and Church plus our youth had a dinner to raise money so we had to get all that together and clean up afterwards. This morning I am sleeepy....and my cold is still hanging around. But, I have been taking vitamins faithfully and even though it hasn't been for very long just yet I think they are helping. :bliss

[QueenEsther]

Does anyone on here like to go to Football games? I have never been to one - mainly because I hate to be out in the cold. But our anniversary is this weekend and I bought IU vs. Purdue football tickets awhile back as a suprise for my hubby, so we are going this shopping out of town this weekend and then to the game on Saturday. I think it will fun if I can stay warm enough! It will be nice just to get away for a short time with just us two, I can't remember that last time we did that.

[Ron]

Goood Mondddaaaay Mornnnniiinng Ladies!

It is still morning on the wet coast.
We had a wind & rain storm last night, wind is still blowing.
Woke up a few times to "things" being blown past our bedroom window!

Been spending time with the kids this morning & will spend some more time later on this afternoon as a family.

God Bless!

Ron

[QueenEsther]

It poured down rain all morning yesterday here but today it is sunny and even kinda warm!

[Tina]

Good afternoon everyone.....

It was a busy weekend here too, as always.

I've barely taken time to sit down at the computer and peek in a few times today. I'm busy trying to get everything ready for the family to go to ALJC Youth Convention in Nashville next week. I figured just maybe if I started early this week it might be less stressful. Wrong. It's still stressful.

I walked into the girls room this morning about 8am to wake them up and it was a disaster. I informed them this morning that if they didn't get their act together and get their room cleaned up again and keep their room cleaned this week (Remember last week I went and made them clean it up) that they would be sitting at their grandparents house next week while their dad, their brother and myself enjoyed a trip to youth convention.

They have both been mad at me ever since.

They haven't done a thing in their room.

I think that they think I'm bluffing.

Guess what? I'm not bluffing. I may have to make believers out of them.

They are not waiting till the last day and then cleaning the mess up and getting to go.

I didn't spend 6 hours of that day last week for them to not keep it clean in there.

*sigh*

[QueenEsther]

Good afternoon everyone.....

It was a busy weekend here too, as always.

I've barely taken time to sit down at the computer and peek in a few times today. I'm busy trying to get everything ready for the family to go to ALJC Youth Convention in Nashville next week. I figured just maybe if I started early this week it might be less stressful. Wrong. It's still stressful.

I walked into the girls room this morning about 8am to wake them up and it was a disaster. I informed them this morning that if they didn't get their act together and get their room cleaned up again and keep their room cleaned this week (Remember last week I went and made them clean it up) that they would be sitting at their grandparents house next week while their dad, their brother and myself enjoyed a trip to youth convention.

They have both been mad at me ever since.

They haven't done a thing in their room.

I think that they think I'm bluffing.

Guess what? I'm not bluffing. I may have to make believers out of them.

They are not waiting till the last day and then cleaning the mess up and getting to go.

I didn't spend 6 hours of that day last week for them to not keep it clean in there.

*sigh*

Oh boy.....does this mean it never ends??? LoL! We constantly have to go in and clean Jasmine's room, she hates to pick up - and now with Ariel crawling and sharing a room with her we have to realllly stay on top of keeping all her petshops & polly pocket stuff picked up.

[QueenEsther]

How comes everytime the weather changes I get a nasty cold and sore throat??? I have never been so sick in my life until I started working where I currently work - I interact with the public alllllll day long and boy do I get their germs quickly! I even keep hand cleaner stuff on my desk and I use it often, but apparently not often enough. I feel really really really bad today but I am getting trained on something new this week and I am off on Friday so I didn't feel right about calling in. So, I am here feeling horrible.....hopefully as the day goes on I will start to feel better.

[Tina]

Oh boy.....does this mean it never ends??? LoL! We constantly have to go in and clean Jasmine's room, she hates to pick up - and now with Ariel crawling and sharing a room with her we have to realllly stay on top of keeping all her petshops & polly pocket stuff picked up.

Honestly, I think it must never end... my girls are 18 & 14. They still hate cleaning their room. lol

[tamor]

Honestly, I think it must never end... my girls are 18 & 14. They still hate cleaning their room. lol

Nope. It never ends.

[Michlow]

I thought I would poke my head in and say "hi".

I'm sorry I don't come around more often, but honestly, I don't have much to add to any of the conversations. Most of what I have to say isn't very positive or uplifting, and there is only so much call for sarcastic, sniping comments (not to mention that I can only get away with so much ;) )

[DividedThigh]

I thought I would poke my head in and say "hi".

I'm sorry I don't come around more often, but honestly, I don't have much to add to any of the conversations. Most of what I have to say isn't very positive or uplifting, and there is only so much call for sarcastic, sniping comments (not to mention that I can only get away with so much ;) )

glad to see you around mich, love ya sis, dt:yourock

[Tina]

I thought I would poke my head in and say "hi".

I'm sorry I don't come around more often, but honestly, I don't have much to add to any of the conversations. Most of what I have to say isn't very positive or uplifting, and there is only so much call for sarcastic, sniping comments (not to mention that I can only get away with so much ;) )

You can always post in Gabby's. We miss you here....

:friend

[AmazingGrace]

Good morning ladies and Ron!

Its a sad, but good, eventful yet boring morning here in our house. My wonderful hubby had to leave to go to work this morning... sad he wont be home for thanksgiving but thats ok cuz we are having our family thanksgiving a few days late because of him... but I still miss him!

The kids of course always waiting till the last minute to get stuff finished! My daughter came to me at 8:30 this morning screaming OMG I need a flash drive I have to take this power point to present at school this morning! And could I find any of them?!? OH NO of course not! So I had to give her my old one I used for church! Oh how I hate end of 6 weeks at school!

So I came home after taking her to school at 9 *10 min late of course* and sat down on the couch in front of the tv and peeled and diced 2 dozen pears for pear bread I am making for my grandma and for the holidays (people beg for it once its made so I just make it all at once that way I dont have to keep making more batches of it!) and now I am heading to the kitchen to shred up some zucchini to make bread with it too and then I am done for the day and can just sit an chill!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

[QueenEsther]

Good morning ladies and Ron!

Its a sad, but good, eventful yet boring morning here in our house. My wonderful hubby had to leave to go to work this morning... sad he wont be home for thanksgiving but thats ok cuz we are having our family thanksgiving a few days late because of him... but I still miss him!

The kids of course always waiting till the last minute to get stuff finished! My daughter came to me at 8:30 this morning screaming OMG I need a flash drive I have to take this power point to present at school this morning! And could I find any of them?!? OH NO of course not! So I had to give her my old one I used for church! Oh how I hate end of 6 weeks at school!

So I came home after taking her to school at 9 *10 min late of course* and sat down on the couch in front of the tv and peeled and diced 2 dozen pears for pear bread I am making for my grandma and for the holidays (people beg for it once its made so I just make it all at once that way I dont have to keep making more batches of it!) and now I am heading to the kitchen to shred up some zucchini to make bread with it too and then I am done for the day and can just sit an chill!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Oh! I feel for you! I peeled only 7 pears last night to make them for Ariel and I was whining. I hate to peel stuff!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Does anyone on here like to go to Football games? I have never been to one - mainly because I hate to be out in the cold. But our anniversary is this weekend and I bought IU vs. Purdue football tickets awhile back as a suprise for my hubby, so we are going this shopping out of town this weekend and then to the game on Saturday. I think it will fun if I can stay warm enough! It will be nice just to get away for a short time with just us two, I can't remember that last time we did that.Dress warm, and take a thermos with hot cocolater or coffee...have fun! Depending on if your team is winning or not...I guess determines the amount of excitment involved...I have not been to a game in many years...but it was fun.

[QueenEsther]

I need your prayers.....my little brother - who is now 20, is not doing very well at all. I believe it started back when he was around 13....my dad had a brain tumor and then brain surgery and he was "out of it" pretty much for about 5 years and during those years they just didn't keep close enough tabs on my lil bro. he got caught up in the wrong crowd and was introduced to drinking and worst of all, pot. He got caught off and on with pot or cigarettes his whole teenage life, but he was/is an expert liar, and my parents would just listen to what he had to say (lies) and go on because they just simply had too much stress in their lives at that time - due to my dad's medical problems they were going under financially and had to close their business - the only income they had. They lost everything but their house and their car and if they ever try to move they will not get money due to owing the IRS. Before I go on I just want to clarify that my parents are WONDERFUL people - they have always been very spiritual and honest and during all this they kept believing that God would give them a miracle and heal my father and turn all this around.....well, needless to say he had the surgery + chemo and radiation and the business closed. During all this my mom had a dream and she felt that God told her that after the dust settled they would be amazed. So she clung to that hope. In the meantime my brother is off doing his own thing - and none of us knew how bad it was. He ended up getting his girlfriend pregnant - and that was a mess!!! But we all got through it, they are no longer together. And over the past year he has realllllly went down hill. He is out partying all the time, he has been arrested twice and to the emergency room once due to being drunk. He is almost always high when you talk to him but of course he denies it - he is a habitual liar. And he is now moving out of my parents house this week, they have always let him stay hoping that this was just a phase and that their influence would help him.

So, like I said my parents are wonderful people and they have raised us all the same in a very Godly home, going to church every service, having prayer meetings in the home, we all went to a Christian school and learned the Bible through and through. We are a close family and this is killing us. The saddest part is that I feel that everyone at our church has just wrote him off like he is just rebellious so just forget him. But he is really a sweet tender person, he has never rasied his voice to anyone, he won't say a bad word about anyone and I think he is moving out becuase it kills him to know what he is doing to my parents. I honestly think he has just been living like this since he was a young teen and it has just gotten to the point that he can't hide it anymore. I cry and pray for him all the time because he is going to get himself in a bad sitatuation. he is a little guy and he avoids confrontation but when you are in the lifestyle he is in and running with the crowd he is running with you are setting yourself up for disaster. And his poor daughter is also going to suffer as a result of this.

Anyways, I am just torn apart because I don't know what to do. I have been praying and fasting for him and nothing happens. He just keeps going further and further and I am just heartbroken. I feel that there is no point in trying to get him to come around to church because no one reaches out to him except the same few - his friends and family. I just don't know what to do. Please keep him and our family in your prayers - especially through these holidays, they are going to be rough.

[Tina]

QE, I will keep him and your entire family in my prayers.

I can't imagine how hard that must be. My former pastor and his wife have a son who is pretty much just like you described your brother. He was raised right, and no matter how much fasting and prayer has been done for him-- it seems like all hope is lost. :( Just keep hanging on, knowing that God has seen every tear you have shed-- and he's heard every prayer you have prayed. Sometimes he just chooses to answer in his own time, not our time. Don't give up. It's not too late to see a change.

Love ya sis...

[QueenEsther]

QE, I will keep him and your entire family in my prayers.

I can't imagine how hard that must be. My former pastor and his wife have a son who is pretty much just like you described your brother. He was raised right, and no matter how much fasting and prayer has been done for him-- it seems like all hope is lost. :( Just keep hanging on, knowing that God has seen every tear you have shed-- and he's heard every prayer you have prayed. Sometimes he just chooses to answer in his own time, not our time. Don't give up. It's not too late to see a change.

Love ya sis...

Thank you Tina, it means alot and is very encouraging when you know you have people helping you pray. :)
:kittyhug

[QueenEsther]

I just talked to my mom and she said that my brother is in a repentative state right now because Monday night he was drunk and took a huge chunk out of his hand or arm or something like that and had to go to the hospital so, he is being a little more "normal" and today he has actually spent the whole day with his daughter! My mom has been having some heart to hear talks with him on how his daughter needs him etc... he seems to be in agreance however, he is always like this after he gets hurt or arrested! So, we'll see how long it lasts. Tomorrow is his birthday and we are all getting together - I just wish he would realize his family loves him and we are just looking out for his well-being not trying to just tell him what to do all the time.

Anyways.....it sure is quiet around here today. I have to work till 7 and after 5 it gets reallllly boring around here.

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Dear QE...somtimes the best and hardest thing to do it let someone go...

I had to let my husband throw our son out when he was 17...it was so hard, we didn't know where he was for several months....but in the long run it was the best thing for him...it forced him to be responsible for himself...I am not saying it happened over night...as mom was killed me, but my husband as a dad knew he needed it...


As an example of bailing kids out...my in laws were just the sweetest people and would give you anything, their oldest son took advantage of that, forever borrowing and even stealing from his parents...his kids were the same...to the day they died, he never really showed them respect or paid back all he owed them...I could go on for pages about the things that happened!~

When you pray you need to believe and give it over to God, and let him go and let God deal with it...we tend to get in God's way!

[QueenEsther]

Dear QE...somtimes the best and hardest thing to do it let someone go...

I had to let my husband throw our son out when he was 17...it was so hard, we didn't know where he was for several months....but in the long run it was the best thing for him...it forced him to be responsible for himself...I am not saying it happened over night...as mom was killed me, but my husband as a dad knew he needed it...


As an example of bailing kids out...my in laws were just the sweetest people and would give you anything, their oldest son took advantage of that, forever borrowing and even stealing from his parents...his kids were the same...to the day they died, he never really showed them respect or paid back all he owed them...I could go on for pages about the things that happened!~

When you pray you need to believe and give it over to God, and let him go and let God deal with it...we tend to get in God's way!

I know......it is just VERY hard to do. He is the baby of the family and it shows. That is what we have been telling my mom "just let him go and do his thing" maybe it will help him to really realize what is out there.

[QueenEsther]

Well, it is about time for me to leave for this evening......now I get to go to our Finance Class. I'll be checking in tomorrow!

[QueenEsther]

Can you believe it is SNOWING???????????????? It is snowing here where we live - wouldn't you know, the weekend we're going to be outside it is going to be COOOLLLLDDDDDD and possibly snowing! I'm sure we're not going to accumulate anything but......this is Indiana! Lol!

[LaVonne]

Can you believe it is SNOWING???????????????? It is snowing here where we live - wouldn't you know, the weekend we're going to be outside it is going to be COOOLLLLDDDDDD and possibly snowing! I'm sure we're not going to accumulate anything but......this is Indiana! Lol!

It's supposed to snow a little here too...amazing!

[scotty]

Well do us down here a big favor will ya!

KEEP IT UP THERE!!!!!!

(please)?


Scottys Java shop
www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=9650 (http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=9650)

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I know......it is just VERY hard to do. He is the baby of the family and it shows. That is what we have been telling my mom "just let him go and do his thing" maybe it will help him to really realize what is out there.I know its hard...it killed me, but for him..it is the best...really it is....sometimes we just have to let someone sink or swim...not easy, but tough luv is really the best. To not let him go is to keep him crippled....which is better for him?

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Can you believe it is SNOWING???????????????? It is snowing here where we live - wouldn't you know, the weekend we're going to be outside it is going to be COOOLLLLDDDDDD and possibly snowing! I'm sure we're not going to accumulate anything but......this is Indiana! Lol!
Ahhh we have rain rain, sun, rain rain....and not any snow until maybe January, sometmes before, but its rare! I love Oregon! :donuts

[QueenEsther]

I know its hard...it killed me, but for him..it is the best...really it is....sometimes we just have to let someone sink or swim...not easy, but tough luv is really the best. To not let him go is to keep him crippled....which is better for him?

I know....I guess I just have this fear that something horrible may happen to him. But he is officiall an "adult" even though he is an immature one, so he has to pay the consequences of his actions. I just pray that God will protect him and bring him back safely.

[AmazingGrace]

It got cool here but nothing horrible. Its a high of 60's and down to the 40's Im not complaining...

I pray you all have a wonderful day and ask that you all remember me in prayer today. Its been a rough morning with my son. Cant really go into it now as I have a drs appt in 10 min but just please please pray for him and me right now!

Hugs to you all!

[QueenEsther]

I know....I guess I just have this fear that something horrible may happen to him. But he is officiall an "adult" even though he is an immature one, so he has to pay the consequences of his actions. I just pray that God will protect him and bring him back safely.

We never know when we may get snow here in IN!!!

I have an Aunt & Uncle who are thinking about moving to Oregon!

[AmazingGrace]

Yay!! So far we have done good to keep Gabbys alive and in the fellowship hall!

Today is nice and cool out, right now its about 44 and lovin it!

Making a huge step today! Pray for me... I am the mother who is totally against private schools because I know how the one I was in was, dont want to go that route again ever!!!! So what am I doing today? Taking my son out of public school and putting him in our church school and I am yep a bit nervous but oh well... ones gotta do what they gotta do! I seriously believe considering the past ummmm day that this is the best thing to do and this is also at the advisement of my pastor and youth pastor so yea I am thinking this will work. They have wonderful teachers so I am not worried about that at all either which is good considering we have been dealing with 2 teachers who love to announce to the entire class who is failing how ever many classes each day and to totally humiliate the students... so right now this is just the best road for us to take..

Also please keep one thing in prayer for me... due to some circumstances that have arose, my lovely deadbeat ex has decided that he thinks it is best for my son to come live with him ROFL... that'll be the day! So we have both told him no and for now he is accepting that. Please pray that he does not push this issue any further as right now would just not be the right time for him to do that.

Also pray for my girls. I know the oldest at least... does indeed want to go to the church school also but we just cannot afford it. She hasnt complained once but I know in her heart she is upset. Please pray that God will make this easier for her. She is young and knows too much for her own good right now. The good aspect of this is she has 3 or 4 of the girls from our church who actually attend the same school she does so that makes it a little easier for her to stay there.

Thank you all! For being friends and for being prayer warriors. Love each and every one of you! There are many things happening right now I cannot speak about here openly but I covet your prayers so much during the next couple of days.Yall are my angels at times like these and I thank you all!

[rgcraig]

AG - praying for you and the decisions you are having to make!

God is right there with you!

[tamor]

Yay!! So far we have done good to keep Gabbys alive and in the fellowship hall!

Today is nice and cool out, right now its about 44 and lovin it!

Making a huge step today! Pray for me... I am the mother who is totally against private schools because I know how the one I was in was, dont want to go that route again ever!!!! So what am I doing today? Taking my son out of public school and putting him in our church school and I am yep a bit nervous but oh well... ones gotta do what they gotta do! I seriously believe considering the past ummmm day that this is the best thing to do and this is also at the advisement of my pastor and youth pastor so yea I am thinking this will work. They have wonderful teachers so I am not worried about that at all either which is good considering we have been dealing with 2 teachers who love to announce to the entire class who is failing how ever many classes each day and to totally humiliate the students... so right now this is just the best road for us to take..

Also please keep one thing in prayer for me... due to some circumstances that have arose, my lovely deadbeat ex has decided that he thinks it is best for my son to come live with him ROFL... that'll be the day! So we have both told him no and for now he is accepting that. Please pray that he does not push this issue any further as right now would just not be the right time for him to do that.

Also pray for my girls. I know the oldest at least... does indeed want to go to the church school also but we just cannot afford it. She hasnt complained once but I know in her heart she is upset. Please pray that God will make this easier for her. She is young and knows too much for her own good right now. The good aspect of this is she has 3 or 4 of the girls from our church who actually attend the same school she does so that makes it a little easier for her to stay there.

Thank you all! For being friends and for being prayer warriors. Love each and every one of you! There are many things happening right now I cannot speak about here openly but I covet your prayers so much during the next couple of days.Yall are my angels at times like these and I thank you all!

AG, I'm praying for you. I know how hard it is to make these kinds of decisions for our kids and wonder if we're doing the right thing. I pray that the changes go smoothly and that you have peace knowing that you are doing what you feel is right as a godly parent.

[AmazingGrace]

Thank you all so much! Much appreciated!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I know....I guess I just have this fear that something horrible may happen to him. But he is officiall an "adult" even though he is an immature one, so he has to pay the consequences of his actions. I just pray that God will protect him and bring him back safely.Sis that prayer and God are powerful, don't feel defeated claim victory!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

We never know when we may get snow here in IN!!!

I have an Aunt & Uncle who are thinking about moving to Oregon!
What part? Do they know yet...Oregon is so very diverse...we have just about any climate and scenery you can think of...we live pretty much in the middle, we are an hour or two away from most everything! I have lived in many states and I am lovin Oregon the best!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Yay!! So far we have done good to keep Gabbys alive and in the fellowship hall!

Today is nice and cool out, right now its about 44 and lovin it!

Making a huge step today! Pray for me... I am the mother who is totally against private schools because I know how the one I was in was, dont want to go that route again ever!!!! So what am I doing today? Taking my son out of public school and putting him in our church school and I am yep a bit nervous but oh well... ones gotta do what they gotta do! I seriously believe considering the past ummmm day that this is the best thing to do and this is also at the advisement of my pastor and youth pastor so yea I am thinking this will work. They have wonderful teachers so I am not worried about that at all either which is good considering we have been dealing with 2 teachers who love to announce to the entire class who is failing how ever many classes each day and to totally humiliate the students... so right now this is just the best road for us to take..

Also please keep one thing in prayer for me... due to some circumstances that have arose, my lovely deadbeat ex has decided that he thinks it is best for my son to come live with him ROFL... that'll be the day! So we have both told him no and for now he is accepting that. Please pray that he does not push this issue any further as right now would just not be the right time for him to do that.

Also pray for my girls. I know the oldest at least... does indeed want to go to the church school also but we just cannot afford it. She hasnt complained once but I know in her heart she is upset. Please pray that God will make this easier for her. She is young and knows too much for her own good right now. The good aspect of this is she has 3 or 4 of the girls from our church who actually attend the same school she does so that makes it a little easier for her to stay there.

Thank you all! For being friends and for being prayer warriors. Love each and every one of you! There are many things happening right now I cannot speak about here openly but I covet your prayers so much during the next couple of days.Yall are my angels at times like these and I thank you all!Sis will say a prayer right away...


Yes Gabby's is staying up front for the most part...I am very happy about that...its my favorite place to go on the forum!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good Friday morning.............

We are trying to refi our house so we are busy busy busy trying to get it spiffy so we can get the best deal. Our biggest challenge is our yard...we have yet to landscape it and its pretty ugly!

We have not had the money or the time, and our landscaper moved a couple thousand miles away! We are hoping to get enough money out of our refi to do the landscaping....I was a nice yard!!!! I love being outside in the warm weather, but right now we don't have a decent place to be, I love eating outside, having my morning coffee, reading, just being out there!

I want a nice pond, and lot of trees and self maintaining shrubs, and good grass you can walk on without stepping in a hole and breaking your ankle! I want a fire place, and a outdoor kitchen! I don't want much do I...:heeheehee.

Well I better get with it here...have a big shower to scrub...tile....

Love and blessings all...I will check in later....

[dizzyde]

Thank you all! For being friends and for being prayer warriors. Love each and every one of you! There are many things happening right now I cannot speak about here openly but I covet your prayers so much during the next couple of days.Yall are my angels at times like these and I thank you all!

AG, I am praying for you, raising teenagers is one of the hardest jobs in the world, especially if you are trying to do it right! And I know you are.

Then you throw in the idiot ex factor, and that certainly doesn't make it any easier. I'm here for you sister, and I have lived through 3 teenagers in less than perfect situations so I'm here to say, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! You will make it!

As to whatever else is going on in your life, I am praying for you! Just go grab a (I'm trying to remember what your drink of choice was) was it a Carmel Frappuccino? LOL, anyway go to SB and take a minute for yourself!

[LaVonne]

AG-love ya girl...I prayed for you and your son last night...I sure hope today has been better. Call anytime!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good Saturday morning everyone....

Whew cleaned my bathroom yesterday...let me tell you its a job! Its big, its white tile and grout...but it sprakles now, my hubby helped me last night!

The inspector is coming Monday afternoon...so we have a deadline! Lots more to do!

I hope you all have a great day, and your blessed with love and peace!

My hubby is laid off for awhile, so he is here being able to help. We are praying it doesn't last too much longer, the construction in the area has dried up for a bit. Being in the construction trade you just have to expect this to happen from time to time, but it sure does make life hard! Not scared, because I know the Lord will provide! HE has never let us down!

[LaVonne]

Hi Ladies,

Well, I'm sitting here trying to get into the Holiday spirit, but cannot seem to just yet. My hubby has been gone for well over a week now on a missions/preaching trip out of the country and he won't be home until Tues. night. I'm missing him so much...it's hard to be alone this long with the boys too! Hopefully by Wednesday I'll get into the spirit seeing as I have to make Thanksgiving dinner and we are having company! :)

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Hi Ladies,

Well, I'm sitting here trying to get into the Holiday spirit, but cannot seem to just yet. My hubby has been gone for well over a week now on a missions/preaching trip out of the country and he won't be home until Tues. night. I'm missing him so much...it's hard to be alone this long with the boys too! Hopefully by Wednesday I'll get into the spirit seeing as I have to make Thanksgiving dinner and we are having company! :)It must be very hard to be alone...where has he gone off to? When will he be home?

Well I am not cooking, there is no one to come here for dinner....booo hooo! If we go anywhere it will be to our sons, but gas is expensive, and money is tight, so we may just stay home alone, and watch movies all day, and eat!

I think I might get a little turkey just for us so we can have leftovers!

[rgcraig]

It must be very hard to be alone...where has he gone off to? When will he be home?

Well I am not cooking, there is no one to come here for dinner....booo hooo! If we go anywhere it will be to our sons, but gas is expensive, and money is tight, so we may just stay home alone, and watch movies all day, and eat!

I think I might get a little turkey just for us so we can have leftovers!

STS - is that your hubby in your avatar - lol! I bet he could dress up to be a great santa on a bike!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

STS - is that your hubby in your avatar - lol! I bet he could dress up to be a great santa on a bike!Now it is...lol....The Mrs, made me up an avatar! Twernt that nice of her!

[LaVonne]

It must be very hard to be alone...where has he gone off to? When will he be home?

Well I am not cooking, there is no one to come here for dinner....booo hooo! If we go anywhere it will be to our sons, but gas is expensive, and money is tight, so we may just stay home alone, and watch movies all day, and eat!

I think I might get a little turkey just for us so we can have leftovers!

He's in New Zealand right now...20 hour time difference and no way to call me...boohoohooo!!!!

I wish we were closer to family right now...I miss being near all of you especially for the holidays!

Hugs and love to you and Dad!

[AmazingGrace]

He's in New Zealand right now...20 hour time difference and no way to call me...boohoohooo!!!!

I wish we were closer to family right now...I miss being near all of you especially for the holidays!

Hugs and love to you and Dad!

They need to come preach in Dallas!!! LOL

Tell them you feel the need for some ministering to be done down this way LOL... Then you can come visit me!!!! YAY YAY YAY !!!!

[rgcraig]

Now it is...lol....The Mrs, made me up an avatar! Twernt that nice of her!

That's adorable!!!

[Hoovie]

Can I get three of those hats for my band members????

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Can I get three of those hats for my band members????
Ask The Mrs....she is the sweet lady adorning us all with holiday cheer!

[rgcraig]

I saw headlights coming in through the blinds, so I peaked out and there are three police cars parked outside the front of my door with the headlights all on - - - there's no one in the any of the cars.....weird.

[Hoovie]

I saw headlights coming in through the blinds, so I peaked out and there are three police cars parked outside the front of my door with the headlights all on - - - there's no one in the any of the cars.....weird.

The officers are all UPC... I am on my way out too. Ya shoulda stayed girl!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I saw headlights coming in through the blinds, so I peaked out and there are three police cars parked outside the front of my door with the headlights all on - - - there's no one in the any of the cars.....weird.OH my goodness .....is everything OK?

[rgcraig]

The officers are all UPC... I am on my way out too. Ya shoulda stayed girl!

Lol......I finally went out there and asked should I be worried - they said no just domestic problems. Easy for them to say -- domestic problems could include guns!

[Hoovie]

Lol......I finally went out there and asked should I be worried - they said no just domestic problems. Easy for them to say -- domestic problems could include guns!

They were clean shaven were they not?

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Lol......I finally went out there and asked should I be worried - they said no just domestic problems. Easy for them to say -- domestic problems could include guns!
Yes...one of the most dangerous calls are for domestic disturbances

[rgcraig]

They were clean shaven were they not?Lol.....yes, but one was smoking! There were six of them.

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Lol.....yes, but one was smoking! There were six of them.Any single any good looking....

[rgcraig]

Yes...one of the most dangerous calls are for domestic disturbances

I was Gladys for a bit and cracked my window so I could hear what the lady was saying. Didn't sound too alarming (this time).

[Hoovie]

Lol.....yes, but one was smoking! There were six of them.

Thats OK we are not perfect - just forgiven.

[Tina]

There were six of them.

Any single any good looking....


:heeheehee

Now we know how you can meet up with a good single man... Call the cops on your neighbors when they get a little loud discussing things. :killinme

[LaVonne]

They need to come preach in Dallas!!! LOL

Tell them you feel the need for some ministering to be done down this way LOL... Then you can come visit me!!!! YAY YAY YAY !!!!

Problem is, they might not bring me with them! That would be my luck...when I want to go I can't, when I don't want to go I have to! :tease

[LaVonne]

:heeheehee

Now we know how you can meet up with a good single man... Call the cops on your neighbors when they get a little loud discussing things. :killinme

Hahahaha....that's great!

Hmmm...does someone have Renda's home address? I'm sure we could stir up plenty of trouble to get Renda a good single man!

[rgcraig]

:heeheehee

Now we know how you can meet up with a good single man... Call the cops on your neighbors when they get a little loud discussing things. :killinme

Lol....they all looked about 24!

[rgcraig]

Hahahaha....that's great!

Hmmm...does someone have Renda's home address? I'm sure we could stir up plenty of trouble to get Renda a good single man!

Policemen don't make much money and could be killed each time they walk out there door - - I need something a little more stable than that!!!!

[LaVonne]

Policemen don't make much money and could be killed each time they walk out there door - - I need something a little more stable than that!!!!

True...how about a dispatcher???? I have a great friend who is a 911 dispatcher, maybe she knows of some single men in your area?! :donuts

[Tina]

Policemen don't make much money and could be killed each time they walk out there door - - I need something a little more stable than that!!!!

Alright ladies.. Let's make a list of the qualities Renda wants in a man.. (what can I say... I am B O R E D tonight. )

1. Christian.
2. RICH
3. No dangerous job.
4. Must look older than 24. :killinme

[rgcraig]

Alright ladies.. Let's make a list of the qualities Renda wants in a man.. (what can I say... I am B O R E D tonight. )

1. Christian.
2. RICH
3. No dangerous job.
4. Must look older than 24. :killinme

5. Love God more than himself
6. Loves me more than himself
7. Knows how to laugh and have fun

[Tina]

8. Doesn't mind the addiction to AFF. :D

[rgcraig]

8. Doesn't mind the addiction to AFF. :D

Well, if I had a guy that filled all those points - I might not want to be here - lol!!!!

[Tina]

Well, if I had a guy that filled all those points - I might not want to be here - lol!!!!

Yes you would still want to be here. :heeheehee

I have a man that fills all those points (except the RICH one)-- and I'm still here. :winkgrin

[Hoovie]

Ren, Sorry you will need to let down on some of those standards - I'm taken.

[rgcraig]

Ren, Sorry you will need to let down on some of those standards - I'm taken.:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

Do you have a brother?

[Hoovie]

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

Do you have a brother?

My brothers also have high standards.:bubble

[rgcraig]

My brothers also have high standards.:bubble..but, are they taken?

[Hoovie]

..but, are they taken?

oh... yes.

[rgcraig]

oh... yes.
Well, back to square one and I'm not letting down on my standards.

[Sister Truth Seeker]

:heeheehee

Now we know how you can meet up with a good single man... Call the cops on your neighbors when they get a little loud discussing things. :killinme
Yes when you call .... you must say....send only handsome single guys please!!!

[rgcraig]

Yes when you call .... you must say....send only handsome single guys please!!!

And over 24 - lol! You guys are too much fun! If I had a guy though I couldn't be sitting around in my leopard lounge wear with my hair not fixed right now - - there are some advantages!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

And over 24 - lol! You guys are too much fun! If I had a guy though I couldn't be sitting around in my leopard lounge wear with my hair not fixed right now - - there are some advantages!OK...and the down side would be? I can't say what I want too here!!!!

[rgcraig]

OK...and the down side would be? I can't say what I want too here!!!!LOLOLOL!!!!!

[Tina]

OK...and the down side would be? I can't say what I want too here!!!!


pssst.. that's what the PM is for sis.. :heeheehee

[Sister Truth Seeker]

pssst.. that's what the PM is for sis.. :heeheehee

LOL...I think she got it...lol

[rgcraig]

LOL...I think she got it...lol:kiss

[Sister Truth Seeker]

:kiss
:anonymous

[AmazingGrace]

Good morning ladies (almost cant say Ron anymore as I dont hardly see him come around anymore :()

I pray you all have a wonderful morning! We are gonna try to get life back on track here today, feel like I have been in a time warp the last week! My daughter got truancy filed on her for days she wasnt even absent!!! So we have met with the priniciple and he is dropping it as he says it was a "comp problem"!!! So I have to go meet with the judge in the morning and give him the letter from the other jerk! LOL

This morning I have to go finish enrolling my son in his new school and then sit and wait for him to get the final ok and go withdraw him from the other one! Have bible study this morning!!!!! Kinda glad as I sure need a place to get away to.. pray for our bible study ladies... They all went to Oregon for the ladies conference and to visit around and all came back sick!!! Pray they dont share the love w me!!! DONT need that! Already told them they are NOT allowed to even breathe on me!

Oh how I wish I could sit home and just bake and go back to my little non eventful life ROFL:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny


Love you all and have a blessed day!

[QueenEsther]

How did everyone get red santa hats on their avatars?????? Is it on everyone's or do I have to do something special???

[AmazingGrace]

How did everyone get red santa hats on their avatars?????? Is it on everyone's or do I have to do something special???

You need to message the Mrs and let her know you want one :)

[QueenEsther]

You need to message the Mrs and let her know you want one :)

Aaaahhh!! Thank you! :)

[QueenEsther]

Well, I hope everyone had a great weekend! I know we did. We went shopping and we got GREAT deals!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it. We got the kids some Christmas as well as some things they just needed right now (new coats, hats, winter PJ's, shoes...etc...) and we got ourselves a few things. My hubby got 3 new suits and one was only $16.00!!! And I got a new NICE winter coat at Macy's for only $40.00!!!! :hanky It was Crazy!! We also had lots of fun at the Football game. I'll post more about that later and try to post some pics.

I hope you all had a good weekend!!!

[LaVonne]

Good morning ladies (almost cant say Ron anymore as I dont hardly see him come around anymore :()

I pray you all have a wonderful morning! We are gonna try to get life back on track here today, feel like I have been in a time warp the last week! My daughter got truancy filed on her for days she wasnt even absent!!! So we have met with the priniciple and he is dropping it as he says it was a "comp problem"!!! So I have to go meet with the judge in the morning and give him the letter from the other jerk! LOL

This morning I have to go finish enrolling my son in his new school and then sit and wait for him to get the final ok and go withdraw him from the other one! Have bible study this morning!!!!! Kinda glad as I sure need a place to get away to.. pray for our bible study ladies... They all went to Oregon for the ladies conference and to visit around and all came back sick!!! Pray they dont share the love w me!!! DONT need that! Already told them they are NOT allowed to even breathe on me!

Oh how I wish I could sit home and just bake and go back to my little non eventful life ROFL:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny


Love you all and have a blessed day!

Why did they go to Oregon? Was the main speaker from your church?

I hope you have a great day, AG...I know it will all be good in the end! :)

[Ron]

Good morning ladies (almost cant say Ron anymore as I dont hardly see him come around anymore :()

I pray you all have a wonderful morning! We are gonna try to get life back on track here today, feel like I have been in a time warp the last week! My daughter got truancy filed on her for days she wasnt even absent!!! So we have met with the priniciple and he is dropping it as he says it was a "comp problem"!!! So I have to go meet with the judge in the morning and give him the letter from the other jerk! LOL

This morning I have to go finish enrolling my son in his new school and then sit and wait for him to get the final ok and go withdraw him from the other one! Have bible study this morning!!!!! Kinda glad as I sure need a place to get away to.. pray for our bible study ladies... They all went to Oregon for the ladies conference and to visit around and all came back sick!!! Pray they dont share the love w me!!! DONT need that! Already told them they are NOT allowed to even breathe on me!

Oh how I wish I could sit home and just bake and go back to my little non eventful life ROFL:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny


Love you all and have a blessed day!

Hello Ladies!

Did I hear my name being mentioned?
Yes I am not here much anymore but that doesn't mean you all are not in my thoughts and prayers.
Life pretty much consists of Physio for my ankle & rest for the other times when I ain't working.

We have had sickness go through the house this fall with all the kids getting Strep through. Alanna got it three times.
I was sick this weekend.

Pray for my work.

I was hired to Manage our warehouse & the fellow that hired me has since got a promotion to Operations Supervisor & he has an ego to fit!
He wants me to be responsible for the Warehouse without giving me the authority to do it!
Bad Combo!

I pray you all have a blessed Day!

[AmazingGrace]

Why did they go to Oregon? Was the main speaker from your church?

I hope you have a great day, AG...I know it will all be good in the end! :)

The end?!?!? Is there an end?!? LOL.... It is sooo hysterical, we went to the school again and worked on Zoeys mess and they said well... we still dont have notes for the 2 days she was absent... I said well I will just go call the dr right now! NOT!!!! They asked why I couldnt call the dr... they would do it if I wanted them to.. I said ok if you have the nerve go for it... He is in the hospital just had a liver transplant! LOL... they backed off real quick.. so we still have to appear before the judge but just to basically tell him that they are nuts and had an incompitent secretary!!! Thats exactly what the principle told me to tell him too!

No the speaker was not from our church but the main lady who took everyone.. is originally from Oregon and she hasnt been back in 6 yrs and wanted to go... and they ended up making it a big group trip...

It is beginning to look up... Got mikes tuition turned in for school now just waiting on them to call me and let me know its all a go... and schedule his testing!!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning ladies (almost cant say Ron anymore as I dont hardly see him come around anymore :()

I pray you all have a wonderful morning! We are gonna try to get life back on track here today, feel like I have been in a time warp the last week! My daughter got truancy filed on her for days she wasnt even absent!!! So we have met with the priniciple and he is dropping it as he says it was a "comp problem"!!! So I have to go meet with the judge in the morning and give him the letter from the other jerk! LOL

This morning I have to go finish enrolling my son in his new school and then sit and wait for him to get the final ok and go withdraw him from the other one! Have bible study this morning!!!!! Kinda glad as I sure need a place to get away to.. pray for our bible study ladies... They all went to Oregon for the ladies conference and to visit around and all came back sick!!! Pray they dont share the love w me!!! DONT need that! Already told them they are NOT allowed to even breathe on me!

Oh how I wish I could sit home and just bake and go back to my little non eventful life ROFL:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny


Love you all and have a blessed day!Have a great day AG....what would life be if we didn't have struggles...and yes why did the ladies come to Oregon and what did they think? Did they enjoy it...I heard they held it at one of the church's "the bigest in oregon" this year. The hotel where they used to have it didn't want them back...then they moved it to Salem, but I guess that was to expensive...I have not been to one for a few years...I do miss the fellowship of the ladies, and the prayers together...there is always a lot of hootin and hollerin! Little sleep, and lots of eatin, laughin, and just having a good time. I have not been invited sense I left church of course!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Well, I hope everyone had a great weekend! I know we did. We went shopping and we got GREAT deals!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it. We got the kids some Christmas as well as some things they just needed right now (new coats, hats, winter PJ's, shoes...etc...) and we got ourselves a few things. My hubby got 3 new suits and one was only $16.00!!! And I got a new NICE winter coat at Macy's for only $40.00!!!! :hanky It was Crazy!! We also had lots of fun at the Football game. I'll post more about that later and try to post some pics.

I hope you all had a good weekend!!!

Hey I love bargins when it comes to clothes and stuff. I hate paying full price for things! With kids too its hard to keep them dressed, its so expensive!!! Glad to hear your weekend was good, and you had fun at the football game!

[AmazingGrace]

Have a great day AG....what would life be if we didn't have struggles...and yes why did the ladies come to Oregon and what did they think? Did they enjoy it...I heard they held it at one of the church's "the bigest in oregon" this year. The hotel where they used to have it didn't want them back...then they moved it to Salem, but I guess that was to expensive...I have not been to one for a few years...I do miss the fellowship of the ladies, and the prayers together...there is always a lot of hootin and hollerin! Little sleep, and lots of eatin, laughin, and just having a good time. I have not been invited sense I left church of course!

Well like I said I guess they just wanted to go... kind of odd to me to go all the way to Oregon for ladies conf. but hey! They did have a wonderful time though! I heard all about it and they said the services were wonderful. Heading to bible study and I am sure I will hear more but they had a good time!

And yep. Life wouldnt be life if we didnt have struggles... just wish I had a short break from them LOL

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Hello Ladies!

Did I hear my name being mentioned?
Yes I am not here much anymore but that doesn't mean you all are not in my thoughts and prayers.
Life pretty much consists of Physio for my ankle & rest for the other times when I ain't working.

We have had sickness go through the house this fall with all the kids getting Strep through. Alanna got it three times.
I was sick this weekend.

Pray for my work.

I was hired to Manage our warehouse & the fellow that hired me has since got a promotion to Operations Supervisor & he has an ego to fit!
He wants me to be responsible for the Warehouse without giving me the authority to do it!
Bad Combo!

I pray you all have a blessed Day!

Ya know we miss ya...no fun without our Ron....I hope your ankle is getting better! My hubby has had s bug for over a month and now he is having depression, being laid off is so hard for him...make a good prayer for him brother, he is a good man, and a great plumber...a craftsman!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Well like I said I guess they just wanted to go... kind of odd to me to go all the way to Oregon for ladies conf. but hey! They did have a wonderful time though! I heard all about it and they said the services were wonderful. Heading to bible study and I am sure I will hear more but they had a good time!

And yep. Life wouldnt be life if we didnt have struggles... just wish I had a short break from them LOLI know...it makes those brief moments so precious when all is well! Have great day! Say a prayer for you Gabby gals and guys....

[Sister Truth Seeker]

OK its Monday...our inspection is today, we didn't get as much done outside as we would have like, but it has rained almost non stop sense Saturday night! Ah well guess it's in Gods hands now...like it wasan't already!

I gotta finish vacuuming the floors this AM and be ready by two...

Have a great day all....bless ya real good!

[LaVonne]

Have a great day AG....what would life be if we didn't have struggles...and yes why did the ladies come to Oregon and what did they think? Did they enjoy it...I heard they held it at one of the church's "the bigest in oregon" this year. The hotel where they used to have it didn't want them back...then they moved it to Salem, but I guess that was to expensive...I have not been to one for a few years...I do miss the fellowship of the ladies, and the prayers together...there is always a lot of hootin and hollerin! Little sleep, and lots of eatin, laughin, and just having a good time. I have not been invited sense I left church of course!

Are you sure about that? I was sure it was because their contract ran out and it was getting too expensive there...rates went up every year.

[LaVonne]

The end?!?!? Is there an end?!? LOL.... It is sooo hysterical, we went to the school again and worked on Zoeys mess and they said well... we still dont have notes for the 2 days she was absent... I said well I will just go call the dr right now! NOT!!!! They asked why I couldnt call the dr... they would do it if I wanted them to.. I said ok if you have the nerve go for it... He is in the hospital just had a liver transplant! LOL... they backed off real quick.. so we still have to appear before the judge but just to basically tell him that they are nuts and had an incompitent secretary!!! Thats exactly what the principle told me to tell him too!

No the speaker was not from our church but the main lady who took everyone.. is originally from Oregon and she hasnt been back in 6 yrs and wanted to go... and they ended up making it a big group trip...

It is beginning to look up... Got mikes tuition turned in for school now just waiting on them to call me and let me know its all a go... and schedule his testing!!


So, who is this lady from your church that is from Oregon? ;)

I love Oregon Women's Conf....I miss it so much!

[Tina]

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you all are having a great day.

I am getting so frustrated with my teenage daughters today. Do you know how much stuff two teenage girls think they have to pack to go on a trip for THREE days? You would think they are moving out!! I keep telling them that there is only so much storage space in the luggage compartments on the bus. There are going to be about 35 other people besides our family on this bus.

They have gone back into their room to try and narrow down what they are taking to the bare minimum.

Why do two teenage girls need to take 18 pairs of shoes for three days?

I told them to narrow it down to four pair of shoes each... and you'd think I'd asked them to swim across the ocean or something......

[tamor]

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you all are having a great day.

I am getting so frustrated with my teenage daughters today. Do you know how much stuff two teenage girls think they have to pack to go on a trip for THREE days? You would think they are moving out!! I keep telling them that there is only so much storage space in the luggage compartments on the bus. There are going to be about 35 other people besides our family on this bus.

They have gone back into their room to try and narrow down what they are taking to the bare minimum.

Why do two teenage girls need to take 18 pairs of shoes for three days?

I told them to narrow it down to four pair of shoes each... and you'd think I'd asked them to swim across the ocean or something......

Been there, done that, and yeah - they acted the same way!

[Tina]

*sigh* I don't know which is worse... The packing to go somewhere or doing all the laundry when we return.

[rgcraig]

*sigh* I don't know which is worse... The packing to go somewhere or doing all the laundry when we return.

Laundry - because you have to do that, then iron and put away!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Are you sure about that? I was sure it was because their contract ran out and it was getting too expensive there...rates went up every year.What I heard was they didn't want them back..not sure what all the reasons were....I think it had something to do with the shockamooooing...it got pretty loud! So I can only say what I was told by my sources...lol....:heeheehee

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you all are having a great day.

I am getting so frustrated with my teenage daughters today. Do you know how much stuff two teenage girls think they have to pack to go on a trip for THREE days? You would think they are moving out!! I keep telling them that there is only so much storage space in the luggage compartments on the bus. There are going to be about 35 other people besides our family on this bus.

They have gone back into their room to try and narrow down what they are taking to the bare minimum.

Why do two teenage girls need to take 18 pairs of shoes for three days?

I told them to narrow it down to four pair of shoes each... and you'd think I'd asked them to swim across the ocean or something......
Mooom...in a whiney voice don't your understand....what if my best friend wears her whatchamacallitshoes and I don't have mine! And many other silly reasons....haveing teen girls has got to be a challenge, I didn't raise one, but I was one...and I am sure I gave my mom a few of her grey hairs...no I am not sure I know for a fact I did!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good Tuesday AM...to all....our inspection is done...I am sure he was able to come to the amount we are needing...I hope this is the last time we need to refi our house...so much paper work.

My mom is having cataract surgery today and I got elected to take her...I am making my hubby go with me! She thinks he is the greatest SIL(I agree) so it will help a lot having him there!

Busy day again today...lots to do and little time...

Love and blessings to you all!

[LaVonne]

What I heard was they didn't want them back..not sure what all the reasons were....I think it had something to do with the shockamooooing...it got pretty loud! So I can only say what I was told by my sources...lol....:heeheehee

Oh, I see! I'm sure your sources are right! :tease

[LaVonne]

Good Tuesday AM...to all....our inspection is done...I am sure he was able to come to the amount we are needing...I hope this is the last time we need to refi our house...so much paper work.

My mom is having cataract surgery today and I got elected to take her...I am making my hubby go with me! She thinks he is the greatest SIL(I agree) so it will help a lot having him there!

Busy day again today...lots to do and little time...

Love and blessings to you all!

I hope all goes well with your Mom, I know how hard it can be for you to go down there and be with her. So glad Dad is going with you!

Hey, I talked to my Dad(biological one) and he said that he ran into your husband finally and introduced himself...and to think they went to the same HS and have lived in the same town, mostly and just met!

I am cleaning one last bathroom today, getting the guest room (2nd son's room) ready and making a roast beef and all that goes with it...my hubby will be home tonight!!!! I'm trying to decide on a dessert...I sure don't need it, but it might be nice to have....anyone have any ideas?

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I hope all goes well with your Mom, I know how hard it can be for you to go down there and be with her. So glad Dad is going with you!

Hey, I talked to my Dad(biological one) and he said that he ran into your husband finally and introduced himself...and to think they went to the same HS and have lived in the same town, mostly and just met!

I am cleaning one last bathroom today, getting the guest room (2nd son's room) ready and making a roast beef and all that goes with it...my hubby will be home tonight!!!! I'm trying to decide on a dessert...I sure don't need it, but it might be nice to have....anyone have any ideas?
Well it is pumpkin pie time....or pecan....or chocolate is always good, now me would always for a lemon anything!

My house is clean too and it feels so good...now I need to invite some people over before it gets messed up again(I want to have people in my home again)...you would think that with just the two of us in this big house it would never get dirty or messy...it must be those little elves that come in the night to make work for me!

We are going up to Portland to be at our sons, and so we are making sweet potato casserole, dressing (stuffing) and R's very special and wonderful deviled eggs or as we like to call them angel eggs.

Wednesday is my day to volunteer so that takes a big chunk out of the middle of my day...and I am usually tired from running up and down stairs and cleaning and doing whatever needs to be done!

[LaVonne]

Well it is pumpkin pie time....or pecan....or chocolate is always good, now me would always for a lemon anything!

My house is clean too and it feels so good...now I need to invite some people over before it gets messed up again(I want to have people in my home again)...you would think that with just the two of us in this big house it would never get dirty or messy...it must be those little elves that come in the night to make work for me!

We are going up to Portland to be at our sons, and so we are making sweet potato casserole, dressing (stuffing) and R's very special and wonderful deviled eggs or as we like to call them angel eggs.

Wednesday is my day to volunteer so that takes a big chunk out of the middle of my day...and I am usually tired from running up and down stairs and cleaning and doing whatever needs to be done!

I am making pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving...I was thinking of something special for tonight.

I love your sweet potato casserole and will be making it as well for our Thanksgiving dinner...it's the best!

I'm glad to hear you are going to your son's house, I'm sure you'll have a great time!

I don't do anything anymore but stay home and care for the kids and house, I'm ready to get involved again. I'm thinking of church stuff, but in all honesty, I'm having a struggle bonding with the people here...I don't know if it's that I don't want to or what.

[QueenEsther]

Oh My Goodness!! I am tiiiirrrreeed today! I ended up working10.5 hours yesterday unexpectedly and then had to go home, feed the kiddos and then go the grocery!!!! By the time I got to climb in bed myself I could hardly keep my eyes open! And then I woke up with a splitting headache this morning. I am soooo glad I get a 4 day weekend!!! :bliss I guess that is the one bad thing about learning NEW things at work - you are needed more!!! :)

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I am making pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving...I was thinking of something special for tonight.

I love your sweet potato casserole and will be making it as well for our Thanksgiving dinner...it's the best!

I'm glad to hear you are going to your son's house, I'm sure you'll have a great time!

I don't do anything anymore but stay home and care for the kids and house, I'm ready to get involved again. I'm thinking of church stuff, but in all honesty, I'm having a struggle bonding with the people here...I don't know if it's that I don't want to or what.Not wanting to get involved is part of the whole thing...its hard even in things that are not church related...I talked with someone in our HOG group that went through similar stuff, and she and I had the same hard time about being involved in anything...you tend to be leary...it takes time, but you need a break, but that does not mean you need more work! You need some fun! Your hubby is getting travel and get away leaving you there...maybe you need to go on the road for awhile? :heeheehee

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Oh My Goodness!! I am tiiiirrrreeed today! I ended up working10.5 hours yesterday unexpectedly and then had to go home, feed the kiddos and then go the grocery!!!! By the time I got to climb in bed myself I could hardly keep my eyes open! And then I woke up with a splitting headache this morning. I am soooo glad I get a 4 day weekend!!! :bliss I guess that is the one bad thing about learning NEW things at work - you are needed more!!! :)
OH little sis...my goodness....its a good thing your young....I am exausted just hearing about what you gals keep up with!

I hope your weekend is fun, relaxing and peaceful...not more and more and more hard work!

[QueenEsther]

OH little sis...my goodness....its a good thing your young....I am exausted just hearing about what you gals keep up with!

I hope your weekend is fun, relaxing and peaceful...not more and more and more hard work!

Well, I have some projects around the house that I wouldn't mind doing - but I enjoy that stuff so.......believe me, I'll find time to rest!!!! :)

[QueenEsther]

I just want to stop and tell all of my Gabby friends that I hope you all have a VERY Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I hope all have a wonderful holiday and that God will be with you. I know ours is a little rough due to loosing my grandpa 2 years ago 2 days before Thanksgiving. He is missed so much! And it is always during the holidays or special events that I miss him the most. He would have loved the 2 newest grandbabies and sometimes I get so sad just thinking of how he hasn't got to see them. He loved kids and was the best grandpa you could ask for! I wish my kids could grow up knowing him. I am thankful we have good memories of him.


One of my bosses brought me in a flower centepiece for Thanksgiving (the flowers are real too!) to thank me for all the extra help I have been giving lately at work! :) I was happy!!

[AmazingGrace]

Happy Thanksgiving all my gabbys peeps!!! Love yall all!!!

Had a wonderful night. Had awesome church last night then ran to my sisters house to get some stuff and she grabbed all the kids and informed me I needed a night alone!!!!!!! OH How I love my sister!!! I came home lurked on here for a few min and crashed and slept so good.. didnt have to worry bout kids or nothing!

Its supposed to get real cold here in a little bit so that will be nice. The kids and I are just hanging out this yr for thanksgiving since Rob is gone but we will have a wonderful thanksgiving dinner when he does get home! One of my girlfriends from east texas and her sisters family are trying so hard to get us to come to their house but I hate imposing on others thanksgivings!!! Thats family time and it just feels weird. But at the same time she is a new convert and really feels left out on the whole church thing (she doesnt mingle well in groups so a church of a 1000 is hard on her) so she keeps begging me saying I need church friends and I have known you forever!!! So someone help me in my delima!!!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Happy Thanksgiving to you guys too....I love you guys! I hope your weekend is full of blessings and joy and peace and everything good!

Holidays are a time when we miss our loved ones that have passed, I have a long list at my age, and I miss my grandpa too so much! My dad as well both men were very special and very loving people.

I have some cooking to do today...my sweet potato casserole, stuffing (extra from the stuffing my son is making, he is a very good cook)...my hubby is making deviled eggs...yummmmm! His are the best ever!


I also have today as my volunteer day so I am gone from 10 to 1...not a good day to be gone, but somehow I will get it all done.

My prayers go out today for all you wonderful people of God....have a great day, a wonderful weekend...see here soon...not sure when but soon...:heart

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Happy fat friday to all....whew what a feast!


I hope everyone had a great day yesterday and had love and fellowship with family and friends...

Did anyone get up and go shopping? NOT ME!!! No way...I am not much of a shopper anyway, but there is no way I am fighting a bunch of crazy people for anything....


Our weather is cold today in the 20's burrrr. But the sun is out...if it warm's up enough....we are gonnna:cc1


:girlnails

[LaVonne]

Hi Ladies,

I'm really excited because I finally found a work at home job that totally legit. In fact, I've spent the past couple days training...I get paid for it. :bliss I've been wanting to earn some income to supplement my husbands for a long time.

Anyway, the company is Westathome, is anyone familiar with it? I will be taking customer service calls for HSN to start out with.

Well, just wanted to share my news!

God bless!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Hi Ladies,

I'm really excited because I finally found a work at home job that totally legit. In fact, I've spent the past couple days training...I get paid for it. :bliss I've been wanting to earn some income to supplement my husbands for a long time.

Anyway, the company is Westathome, is anyone familiar with it? I will be taking customer service calls for HSN to start out with.

Well, just wanted to share my news!

God bless!
No but if it works out I would be interested too....would love to earn a bit extra specially will my hunny is laid off!


PS....Congratulations!

[LaVonne]

No but if it works out I would be interested too....would love to earn a bit extra specially will my hunny is laid off!


PS....Congratulations!

Thanks!

I'm making $7.50/hour while training and will make $9.00/hr once I've passed all my tests...it's a bit gruelling. There are other jobs you can take that pay more...this one interested me the most for right now...I may move onto something else later on.

Go to westathome.com and check it out...it did not cost me a thing to sign up, but there are a lot of forms to fill out, one has to be noterized, but its worth it to me.

Hugs to you and Dad!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Thanks!

I'm making $7.50/hour while training and will make $9.00/hr once I've passed all my tests...it's a bit gruelling. There are other jobs you can take that pay more...this one interested me the most for right now...I may move onto something else later on.

Go to westathome.com and check it out...it did not cost me a thing to sign up, but there are a lot of forms to fill out, one has to be noterized, but its worth it to me.

Hugs to you and Dad!I will look into it...hugs back at ya dear!

[AmazingGrace]

Hey Gabbys friends!

I have a huge favor to ask you all. Cant go into everything on the forum but few know and the rest I just ask to please pray!!!

My son had a very bad night last night (we were up till 6 this morning w him ) and now what you are hearing is a mom who is very tired. confused. hurt. angry. and just tired of the mess! I need yalls prayers. We STILL have not heard more about his new possible school and that is adding much more stress to the situation and I just dont know how much more of this I can take.

For those not aware of the situation please understand that I come to you not as just a regular ole oh AG got another prayer request but I come to you desperate for your prayers this time!!! Thanks I dont know how to be more honest about this than to say I cant do it alone on this one. Need yall my friends and aff family!

I am late for church (starts in 40 min and havent even gotten ready yet) but I am gonna drag myself out and go I think anyways. Love yall!

[Ron]

Good Morning Ladies!
God is good!
I feel we are going to have an awesome service today!
STS I am praying for your husband, being out of work is hard on a man, I pray it is short.
AG, I will definitely continue to pray that God's intervention will be manifest!
CareyM, that is neat that your husband is traveling to New Zealand. I pray he has a safe trip!

To everyone else-Be Blessed today!

Ron

[Tina]

Hey Gabbys friends!

I have a huge favor to ask you all. Cant go into everything on the forum but few know and the rest I just ask to please pray!!!

My son had a very bad night last night (we were up till 6 this morning w him ) and now what you are hearing is a mom who is very tired. confused. hurt. angry. and just tired of the mess! I need yalls prayers. We STILL have not heard more about his new possible school and that is adding much more stress to the situation and I just dont know how much more of this I can take.

For those not aware of the situation please understand that I come to you not as just a regular ole oh AG got another prayer request but I come to you desperate for your prayers this time!!! Thanks I dont know how to be more honest about this than to say I cant do it alone on this one. Need yall my friends and aff family!

I am late for church (starts in 40 min and havent even gotten ready yet) but I am gonna drag myself out and go I think anyways. Love yall!

Sis, know that we are praying....

We will be having prayer in the married couples class at church today at 1pm. I am going to bring your request before our class, and stand in your place while we all pray for you & your family. I know that God will give you the strength you need....

[rgcraig]

Praying today for you AG!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

AG...so sorry for your pain...God is good and He will prevail! Praying for you sis!

[LaVonne]

Hey Gabbys friends!

I have a huge favor to ask you all. Cant go into everything on the forum but few know and the rest I just ask to please pray!!!

My son had a very bad night last night (we were up till 6 this morning w him ) and now what you are hearing is a mom who is very tired. confused. hurt. angry. and just tired of the mess! I need yalls prayers. We STILL have not heard more about his new possible school and that is adding much more stress to the situation and I just dont know how much more of this I can take.

For those not aware of the situation please understand that I come to you not as just a regular ole oh AG got another prayer request but I come to you desperate for your prayers this time!!! Thanks I dont know how to be more honest about this than to say I cant do it alone on this one. Need yall my friends and aff family!

I am late for church (starts in 40 min and havent even gotten ready yet) but I am gonna drag myself out and go I think anyways. Love yall!

AG...we'll be praying...I just saw this. Call me if you need me...anytime!

[AmazingGrace]

AG...we'll be praying...I just saw this. Call me if you need me...anytime!

Thank you! Its been a real rough night and day but we are making it. We had an awesome church service tonight and I think that made a lot of difference in his attitude. One of my best friends since birth pretty much (Brad Bullock) preached tonight and he told me after church to just stop worrying about the kiddo and just let it all go... God is in control and whatever happens is gonna happen I cant control it and for once I actually felt good about it and I am just givin it up to God...

If the school thing doesnt work I am gonna homeschool him! Lord have mercy did I just say that?!?! Well yep. I decided I was tonight. Not gonna chance him going back...

Love you and I will call if I need anything!

[QueenEsther]

Happy fat friday to all....whew what a feast!


I hope everyone had a great day yesterday and had love and fellowship with family and friends...

Did anyone get up and go shopping? NOT ME!!! No way...I am not much of a shopper anyway, but there is no way I am fighting a bunch of crazy people for anything....


Our weather is cold today in the 20's burrrr. But the sun is out...if it warm's up enough....we are gonnna:cc1


:girlnails

Me neither!!! I would rather pay full price than fight those crowds and wait in them lines - especially that early in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[QueenEsther]

No but if it works out I would be interested too....would love to earn a bit extra specially will my hunny is laid off!


PS....Congratulations!

Me too!!!!!!

[QueenEsther]

Hey Gabbys friends!

I have a huge favor to ask you all. Cant go into everything on the forum but few know and the rest I just ask to please pray!!!

My son had a very bad night last night (we were up till 6 this morning w him ) and now what you are hearing is a mom who is very tired. confused. hurt. angry. and just tired of the mess! I need yalls prayers. We STILL have not heard more about his new possible school and that is adding much more stress to the situation and I just dont know how much more of this I can take.

For those not aware of the situation please understand that I come to you not as just a regular ole oh AG got another prayer request but I come to you desperate for your prayers this time!!! Thanks I dont know how to be more honest about this than to say I cant do it alone on this one. Need yall my friends and aff family!

I am late for church (starts in 40 min and havent even gotten ready yet) but I am gonna drag myself out and go I think anyways. Love yall!

AG, I will be praying for you and your children.

[Tina]

Hi Ladies,

I'm really excited because I finally found a work at home job that totally legit. In fact, I've spent the past couple days training...I get paid for it. :bliss I've been wanting to earn some income to supplement my husbands for a long time.

Anyway, the company is Westathome, is anyone familiar with it? I will be taking customer service calls for HSN to start out with.

Well, just wanted to share my news!

God bless!

I've done work for them in the past. It's fairly easy work, you can have work when YOU want to work-- as long as you stay active in the program. I gave it up because my house just wasn't quiet enough to do the work unless I wanted to stay up from midnight till 5am or so to do the work. I just went back to selling on ebay and taking on more paid surveys. I've recently found a couple of legitimate companies for the mystery shopping type thing. I just choose jobs on days when I plan on doing my normal shopping-- and do the mystery shops first. It's not a lot of money, but at the very least if I pick up one or two mystery shops- it will cover the cost of my gas to take care of my own personal shopping.

If you're interested in those, I can send you the info by PM and let you check out the sites.

[Ron]

Good Monday Morning Ladies!
I pray you all had a great weekend!
We had a birthday party on Saturday for my youngest daughter Alanna, she turned 8 on Thursday.

We had a great service! A few received healings & we are awaiting word on a few more!

God is good!

Have a great day in Jesus!!!

[Margies3]

I've done work for them in the past. It's fairly easy work, you can have work when YOU want to work-- as long as you stay active in the program. I gave it up because my house just wasn't quiet enough to do the work unless I wanted to stay up from midnight till 5am or so to do the work. I just went back to selling on ebay and taking on more paid surveys. I've recently found a couple of legitimate companies for the mystery shopping type thing. I just choose jobs on days when I plan on doing my normal shopping-- and do the mystery shops first. It's not a lot of money, but at the very least if I pick up one or two mystery shops- it will cover the cost of my gas to take care of my own personal shopping.

If you're interested in those, I can send you the info by PM and let you check out the sites.

Hi Everyone!

I'm so glad that the Thanksgiving weekend is over. And I'm soooo looking forward to December being done. Is that awful of me? There's just so much stuff going on at holiday time. It's exhausting.

Tina, I would be very interested in more information on this mystery shopping information. Would you share it with me, please?

Amazing Grace, you have my word - I am praying for you!! How old is your son?

[AmazingGrace]

Hi Everyone!

I'm so glad that the Thanksgiving weekend is over. And I'm soooo looking forward to December being done. Is that awful of me? There's just so much stuff going on at holiday time. It's exhausting.

Tina, I would be very interested in more information on this mystery shopping information. Would you share it with me, please?

Amazing Grace, you have my word - I am praying for you!! How old is your son?


Margie and QE Thank you and everyone else if I havent already said it. Last night was a little better. He is 15

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning all....

Margie...don't make work for yourself girl...enjoy the season! I love the atomosphere of the holidays....we don't put up a tree anymore or decorate, because we don't have any little ones around...as a matter of fact we are going to sell a lot of our Christmas stuff in a garage sale! I know you still have younger kids...but try to cut back on what you do...so its a good time for you too!

AG...I am glad to hear your going to let it go! Sometimes that is all we can do ...really it is all we can do because God is in charge anyway. If we do right when they are little at some point they come back to it...the teen years can be terrible I know...

Brother Ron....good morning....how are you all doing...Happy birthday to the little one!

QE...we did go out on Friday in the afternoon...hahaha...we needed a new printer badly, I wore my old one out! We just took our time, and enjoyed our selvs...didn't fight the crowds or stess over anything! There was no way I would get up at 3 in the morning for any of that...not even if it was free, to get among those crazy people! NO WAY!

My hubby is still laid off, so we are going to work on a garage sale. Also working on the outside of our house getting it cleaned up...its sooooo cold outside today...I will be sweatin anyway once we get busy!

Tina if you could clue me in on some of that stuff it would be great...I would like to have a few things I could do here at home to just make a few extra dollars...I know my sis would like to too! PM with all the info on what you have done and where you find the good info! Thanks in advance.

CM...how is it going with your new job there...the info you gave me didn't work when I searced...I hope its helping you all out. How is the man of the house doing, and the boys!

Well all I hope your day is so wonderful and you have peace and joy and the blessings of the season! Winter is a wonderful time of the year!

[AmazingGrace]

STS Thanks for those words it does mean a lot! Church is not the situation oddly enough thats the only thing thats not!!! He loves church and loves to be there! Thats one of the only places he wants to be actually! LOL go figure... Its life thats the problem for him right now but we are working on it and will get thru this I am sure.

Carey call me after noon (fixin to leave for ladies bible study) I want to get some info on SOS from you and just wanna talk... if you get this if not I will call you!

[QueenEsther]

Good morning all....

Margie...don't make work for yourself girl...enjoy the season! I love the atomosphere of the holidays....we don't put up a tree anymore or decorate, because we don't have any little ones around...as a matter of fact we are going to sell a lot of our Christmas stuff in a garage sale! I know you still have younger kids...but try to cut back on what you do...so its a good time for you too!

AG...I am glad to hear your going to let it go! Sometimes that is all we can do ...really it is all we can do because God is in charge anyway. If we do right when they are little at some point they come back to it...the teen years can be terrible I know...

Brother Ron....good morning....how are you all doing...Happy birthday to the little one!

QE...we did go out on Friday in the afternoon...hahaha...we needed a new printer badly, I wore my old one out! We just took our time, and enjoyed our selvs...didn't fight the crowds or stess over anything! There was no way I would get up at 3 in the morning for any of that...not even if it was free, to get among those crazy people! NO WAY!

My hubby is still laid off, so we are going to work on a garage sale. Also working on the outside of our house getting it cleaned up...its sooooo cold outside today...I will be sweatin anyway once we get busy!

Tina if you could clue me in on some of that stuff it would be great...I would like to have a few things I could do here at home to just make a few extra dollars...I know my sis would like to too! PM with all the info on what you have done and where you find the good info! Thanks in advance.

CM...how is it going with your new job there...the info you gave me didn't work when I searced...I hope its helping you all out. How is the man of the house doing, and the boys!

Well all I hope your day is so wonderful and you have peace and joy and the blessings of the season! Winter is a wonderful time of the year!


I'm glad you had a nice time shopping! :)

BTW, I learned that my Aunt & Uncle are moving to Portland, Oregon - I wasn't sure what area until the other day my grandma was talking about it again. I guess right now they are hunting for jobs there and once they find something they are going to move. They have really good paying jobs now in New York so I'm not sure how long it will take them. They are just tired of living in the fast paced, high stressed life of NYC. They want something more laid back.

[LaVonne]

I've done work for them in the past. It's fairly easy work, you can have work when YOU want to work-- as long as you stay active in the program. I gave it up because my house just wasn't quiet enough to do the work unless I wanted to stay up from midnight till 5am or so to do the work. I just went back to selling on ebay and taking on more paid surveys. I've recently found a couple of legitimate companies for the mystery shopping type thing. I just choose jobs on days when I plan on doing my normal shopping-- and do the mystery shops first. It's not a lot of money, but at the very least if I pick up one or two mystery shops- it will cover the cost of my gas to take care of my own personal shopping.

If you're interested in those, I can send you the info by PM and let you check out the sites.

My husband is not working still and he's willing to help me with our youngest who is not school age yet. My husband really wants to evangelize and has a few meetings set already...I think this could be a good combination for us. We won't know until we try it.

I have tried Mystery shopping while I was in Oregon and there was hardly anything available. What was available was mostly out of town...and with gas prices the way they are...well, it's just not always worth the time and hassle as the ones I was offered paid very little. Not only that, but I don't enjoy shopping. I can see how it would be a great job for many though and am so glad you brought it up!

[LaVonne]

Good morning all....

Margie...don't make work for yourself girl...enjoy the season! I love the atomosphere of the holidays....we don't put up a tree anymore or decorate, because we don't have any little ones around...as a matter of fact we are going to sell a lot of our Christmas stuff in a garage sale! I know you still have younger kids...but try to cut back on what you do...so its a good time for you too!

AG...I am glad to hear your going to let it go! Sometimes that is all we can do ...really it is all we can do because God is in charge anyway. If we do right when they are little at some point they come back to it...the teen years can be terrible I know...

Brother Ron....good morning....how are you all doing...Happy birthday to the little one!

QE...we did go out on Friday in the afternoon...hahaha...we needed a new printer badly, I wore my old one out! We just took our time, and enjoyed our selvs...didn't fight the crowds or stess over anything! There was no way I would get up at 3 in the morning for any of that...not even if it was free, to get among those crazy people! NO WAY!

My hubby is still laid off, so we are going to work on a garage sale. Also working on the outside of our house getting it cleaned up...its sooooo cold outside today...I will be sweatin anyway once we get busy!

Tina if you could clue me in on some of that stuff it would be great...I would like to have a few things I could do here at home to just make a few extra dollars...I know my sis would like to too! PM with all the info on what you have done and where you find the good info! Thanks in advance.

CM...how is it going with your new job there...the info you gave me didn't work when I searced...I hope its helping you all out. How is the man of the house doing, and the boys!

Well all I hope your day is so wonderful and you have peace and joy and the blessings of the season! Winter is a wonderful time of the year!

Really...I don't know why it would not work. It's westathome.com

email me if you still have problems.

I'm still training, have another day and a half and then I'll start on the job. So far, I've put in 10 hours of training...hey that's over $70 I've made...better than nothing!

[LaVonne]

STS Thanks for those words it does mean a lot! Church is not the situation oddly enough thats the only thing thats not!!! He loves church and loves to be there! Thats one of the only places he wants to be actually! LOL go figure... Its life thats the problem for him right now but we are working on it and will get thru this I am sure.

Carey call me after noon (fixin to leave for ladies bible study) I want to get some info on SOS from you and just wanna talk... if you get this if not I will call you!

Calling right now!

[QueenEsther]

Hey Tina, what kind of stuff do you sell on ebay? Childrens stuff that is....

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I'm glad you had a nice time shopping! :)

BTW, I learned that my Aunt & Uncle are moving to Portland, Oregon - I wasn't sure what area until the other day my grandma was talking about it again. I guess right now they are hunting for jobs there and once they find something they are going to move. They have really good paying jobs now in New York so I'm not sure how long it will take them. They are just tired of living in the fast paced, high stressed life of NYC. They want something more laid back.:heeheehee well I am sure Portland seems slower to them after NY...but to me it's a big city and tooo crowded for me...I grew up there and as cities go its beautiful, but its just too big now for me...I am in a small town about 75 miles south of there, and that is close enough for me!

[QueenEsther]

:heeheehee well I am sure Portland seems slower to them after NY...but to me it's a big city and tooo crowded for me...I grew up there and as cities go its beautiful, but its just too big now for me...I am in a small town about 75 miles south of there, and that is close enough for me!

Lol! I think they like the big city end of it just not the rush and rude people and the stress of NYC - especially since 9-11. My aunt was supposed to have been in a meeting that morning and was running late - she was a few buildings down calling someone in the towers to let them know she was running late when the first plane hit and ever since then she is on edge everytime she goes into the city - which is everday. Anyways....I'm sure Portland will be nice for them - but unfortunately it will be even further away from us and we rarely see them now the way it is.

[QueenEsther]

I am soooooo exhausted today! I was up until 11:00 last night making baby food - and I am now considering switching over to Gerber!!!!!!! Last night was a nightmare! Ariel is now eating way more and advancing in what she eats so I was making more than normal and a wider variety - and mixing stuff together. I over worked my blender so I had to call around and find another one to use. And I am afraid that I have over worked that one now! Lol! I think I will continue to make her fresh fruits and veggies but I think I am going to start buying her Gerber for her meats, pastas & dairy. I am soooo tired this morning, I did NOT want to get out of bed.

[Tina]

Hey Tina, what kind of stuff do you sell on ebay? Childrens stuff that is....

Right now I have Bear in the Big Blue House DVDs and a few Disney DVDs listed. I'll send you a PM with a link to my seller list if you want to look.

[QueenEsther]

Right now I have Bear in the Big Blue House DVDs and a few Disney DVDs listed. I'll send you a PM with a link to my seller list if you want to look.

Oh, that would be good! Thanks! :)

[rgcraig]

QE - I admire you for making your own baby food.

I think adding the Gerber meats would help you out a lot, however, I bet they won't taste as good as your homemade, so she might spit it out at first.

Don't work yourself ragged - better to let something go and be fresh and enjoy those girls than to work so hard you can't!

[AmazingGrace]

Ok yall I have to laugh at this... just do... not complaining at all but I just got the weirdest call... remember my job I used to have at the church right? ROFL... well my phone rings a min ago. It says the former pastors name.. my mind went blank I answer the phone ... Hello Courts of Praise ROFL... then it gets better! He doesnt blink or hesistate... then says sister I need a phone number from you will you get my directory and give me pastor so n sos number ROFL...

After it was all said and done I informed him it would cost him an hours wage... he laughed and said I so did not realize I was calling you asking for this number I just couldnt think who else would have it... Just too funny! Some people are so dependent upon others that once they arent around they dont realize they arent there... and still call on them all the time make sense? Or am I just being weird???

[rgcraig]

Ok yall I have to laugh at this... just do... not complaining at all but I just got the weirdest call... remember my job I used to have at the church right? ROFL... well my phone rings a min ago. It says the former pastors name.. my mind went blank I answer the phone ... Hello Courts of Praise ROFL... then it gets better! He doesnt blink or hesistate... then says sister I need a phone number from you will you get my directory and give me pastor so n sos number ROFL...

After it was all said and done I informed him it would cost him an hours wage... he laughed and said I so did not realize I was calling you asking for this number I just couldnt think who else would have it... Just too funny! Some people are so dependent upon others that once they arent around they dont realize they arent there... and still call on them all the time make sense? Or am I just being weird???
That is a double funny!

My former boss is like that. I haven't worked for him in seven years and when he needs something he will call me still. I love it though - - never want to burn a bridge especially when they are millionaires - lol!!!!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Lol! I think they like the big city end of it just not the rush and rude people and the stress of NYC - especially since 9-11. My aunt was supposed to have been in a meeting that morning and was running late - she was a few buildings down calling someone in the towers to let them know she was running late when the first plane hit and ever since then she is on edge everytime she goes into the city - which is everday. Anyways....I'm sure Portland will be nice for them - but unfortunately it will be even further away from us and we rarely see them now the way it is.You will just have to plan a trip out here to see our beautiful state there really is none other like it. I have been all over the US with few exceptions and oregone IS the best I have found! I can understand her feelings....that day changed all our lives profoundly!

[Sister Truth Seeker]

I am soooooo exhausted today! I was up until 11:00 last night making baby food - and I am now considering switching over to Gerber!!!!!!! Last night was a nightmare! Ariel is now eating way more and advancing in what she eats so I was making more than normal and a wider variety - and mixing stuff together. I over worked my blender so I had to call around and find another one to use. And I am afraid that I have over worked that one now! Lol! I think I will continue to make her fresh fruits and veggies but I think I am going to start buying her Gerber for her meats, pastas & dairy. I am soooo tired this morning, I did NOT want to get out of bed.You are such a good momma...but sis most of us grew up eating that stuff and we all have lived....so give yourself a break! You work so hard you need to take care of yourself....I keep tellin ya that!:girlnails

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Ok yall I have to laugh at this... just do... not complaining at all but I just got the weirdest call... remember my job I used to have at the church right? ROFL... well my phone rings a min ago. It says the former pastors name.. my mind went blank I answer the phone ... Hello Courts of Praise ROFL... then it gets better! He doesnt blink or hesistate... then says sister I need a phone number from you will you get my directory and give me pastor so n sos number ROFL...

After it was all said and done I informed him it would cost him an hours wage... he laughed and said I so did not realize I was calling you asking for this number I just couldnt think who else would have it... Just too funny! Some people are so dependent upon others that once they arent around they dont realize they arent there... and still call on them all the time make sense? Or am I just being weird???Sounds right to me....

[Sister Truth Seeker]

That is a double funny!

My former boss is like that. I haven't worked for him in seven years and when he needs something he will call me still. I love it though - - never want to burn a bridge especially when they are millionaires - lol!!!!Is he single too....:heeheehee

[rgcraig]

Is he single too....:heeheehee

LOL - - no, very happily married.

[QueenEsther]

QE - I admire you for making your own baby food.

I think adding the Gerber meats would help you out a lot, however, I bet they won't taste as good as your homemade, so she might spit it out at first.

Don't work yourself ragged - better to let something go and be fresh and enjoy those girls than to work so hard you can't!

I know.......and making it is cheaper, but I am beginning to think not cheap enough for the time and effort!!!

[QueenEsther]

Ok yall I have to laugh at this... just do... not complaining at all but I just got the weirdest call... remember my job I used to have at the church right? ROFL... well my phone rings a min ago. It says the former pastors name.. my mind went blank I answer the phone ... Hello Courts of Praise ROFL... then it gets better! He doesnt blink or hesistate... then says sister I need a phone number from you will you get my directory and give me pastor so n sos number ROFL...

After it was all said and done I informed him it would cost him an hours wage... he laughed and said I so did not realize I was calling you asking for this number I just couldnt think who else would have it... Just too funny! Some people are so dependent upon others that once they arent around they dont realize they arent there... and still call on them all the time make sense? Or am I just being weird???

That's hilarious!

[rgcraig]

I know.......and making it is cheaper, but I am beginning to think not cheap enough for the time and effort!!!

There ya go - sometimes cheaper is only about money. If you are stealing time or quality of time away from those darlin's then it's not saving anything!

[QueenEsther]

You are such a good momma...but sis most of us grew up eating that stuff and we all have lived....so give yourself a break! You work so hard you need to take care of yourself....I keep tellin ya that!:girlnails

I know I know! I wasn't doing it because I didn't like Gerber...my older daughter ate gerber, but I thought I could save money and I really enjoy doing it, until last night of course. I have a small hand mill so she can still eat plenty of fresh foods.

[Sister Truth Seeker]

LOL - - no, very happily married.OH too bad....:heeheehee

[QueenEsther]

There ya go - sometimes cheaper is only about money. If you are stealing time or quality of time away from those darlin's then it's not saving anything!

That's what I was thinking last night. I was moving her from one toy to another trying to keep her entertained and making my husband change her and everything else, so that I could get the stuff made and then I had to put her in bed and let her cry herself to sleep because she was fighting her sleep and I felt really bad that I wasn't able to spend more time with her than what I did.

[rgcraig]

That's what I was thinking last night. I was moving her from one toy to another trying to keep her entertained and making my husband change her and everything else, so that I could get the stuff made and then I had to put her in bed and let her cry herself to sleep because she was fighting her sleep and I felt really bad that I wasn't able to spend more time with her than what I did.

....and then they grow up and get married. :bouquet

[Tina]

....and then they grow up and get married. :bouquet

Yeah.. and it makes a mom want to cry just thinking about it.

My daughters are 18 and 14. I am very thankful that the oldest isn't even considering marriage right now. She's more worried about getting her car paid for and getting a college education. I can live with that. :heeheehee

[Sister Truth Seeker]

Good morning everyone....its cold and wet, and still dark outside!


I hope everyone has a great day....I am not awake yet so maybe I will come back later...in the mean time....:hug3

[QueenEsther]

Good Afternoon! :) I am starting to feel the stress of "Christmas" come up on me! I am starting to think of all the bills I need to pay and of the gifts I still have yet to buy.....and of course the things my daughter wants that I can't find locally so I am looking online and freaking out over the shipping costs!!!! I love yet O so hate this time of year!!! :gift

[Michlow]

errr...perhaps I should limit myself to posting in Gabby's, to keep me out of trouble! :D

[QueenEsther]

Mich......what have you been doind??? What kind of problems are you causing?? :stirpot :D

[AmazingGrace]

Good Afternoon! :) I am starting to feel the stress of "Christmas" come up on me! I am starting to think of all the bills I need to pay and of the gifts I still have yet to buy.....and of course the things my daughter wants that I can't find locally so I am looking online and freaking out over the shipping costs!!!! I love yet O so hate this time of year!!! :gift

Sis I love you and hate to see you stressed like this. That is where you have to put the limits! Give yourself time and you still have plenty of it... She is little she will be happy with anything... I know as parents we long to get them just what they want but I have realized even with my older ones... its the thought that counts sincerely... They really dont care what they open on CHristmas morning as long as there is a gift there its happy!

Enjoy those babies this season! Thats the best gift you can give them :) You will be much happier and so will they in the long run.

[QueenEsther]

Sis I love you and hate to see you stressed like this. That is where you have to put the limits! Give yourself time and you still have plenty of it... She is little she will be happy with anything... I know as parents we long to get them just what they want but I have realized even with my older ones... its the thought that counts sincerely... They really dont care what they open on CHristmas morning as long as there is a gift there its happy!

Enjoy those babies this season! Thats the best gift you can give them :) You will be much happier and so will they in the long run.

I know...but I really want to get her this one thing she wants and it is like $30.00 but online and with shipping it ends up being almost $60.00!!!! Double the price!!!! But it is the only thing she is asking for and I know she would LOVE it! I just wish she would have told me sooner. I haven't bought her much yet because she would never tell me what she wanted and I had no clue what to buy her. I get tired of buying junk that she doesn't play with. Whenver we buy her less - but buy her things she really likes (like her gameboy) she really plays with them and I feel that we get our money's worth.