A Woman's View

Thought I'd Share

2006-10-27T14:16:00.000-04:00

I opened my email today and got this forward from 2 different people so I thought I'd share...

The ' L I T T L E' Things

As you might know, the head of a company survived
9/11 because his son started kindergarten.

Another fellow was alive because it was
his turn to bring donuts.

One woman was late because her
alarm clock didn't go off in time.

One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike
because of an auto accident.

One of them
missed his bus.

One spilled food on her clothes and had to take
time to change.

One's
car wouldn't start.

One went back to
answer the telephone .

One had a
child that dawdled
and didn't get ready as soon as he should have.

One couldn't
get a taxi.

The one that struck me was the man
who put on a new pair of shoes that morning,
took the various means to get to work
but before he got there, he developed
a blister on his foot.

He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
That is why he is alive today.

Now when I am
stuck in traffic ,
miss an elevator,
turn back to answer a ringing telephone ...
all the little things that annoy me.
I think to myself,
this is exactly where

God wants me to be
at this very moment..

Next time your morning seems to be
going wrong ,

the children are slow getting dressed,
you can't seem to find the car keys,
you hit every traffic light,
don't get mad or frustrated; It
may be just that
God is at work watching over you.

May God continue to bless you
with all those annoying little things
and may you remember their possible purpose.

Never Ever

2006-10-20T15:01:00.000-04:00

Never say never. Ever. That is my tip of the week. Just when you think you'd never do something you find yourself doing it. For instance I said Haley would never sleep with us. Not that I think there's anything wrong with it, it just scared me to think what could happen. 3am your a little more fearless. Also I said after we move out of this apartment I am never moving again...well I am not going to stay forever where I am going so...we'll be moving again I am pretty sure. Saying never I believe is like us challenging God or that we are trying to be in control, when no we are not in control. Don't you love it when you are down on your knees begging God to take control and he's just looking down saying, LET GO! Well thats where I am at right now. The letting go. I am trying to be excited about where that may take us, but I thinking it's not going to take us to making millions. But then again never say never. :)

EEK!

2006-10-12T21:45:00.000-04:00

Blessings

2006-09-16T16:59:00.000-04:00

Some time last year when New Song had just began I was feeling a little stressed. I hadn't taught a bible class before and was wanting to do a good job. Plus other things were on my mind. One Sunday I was rushing into church service after class and Debbie Keyser was giving out these papers. On them it read "To blessed to be Stressed". She told me I looked a little stressed and handed me one. I looked at it and thought I really do need to slow down and get a grip. So I thought I'd keep this little paper thinking one day I may be here again and need the reminder.

About a month ago I was frustrated at where we were financially and wanted to have some financial freedoms. I started to think why does God not bless us. Then I thought of Haley and needing to support her. I just started thinking about Haley and what a blessing she is. Then how Peter is a blessing. Then a light bulb kind of clicked and I thought I am blessed! I have a great family and friends and awesome church.

Well a couple of weeks ago I was getting Haley ready and we were singing and talking and I was feeling better about life and I heard the door to our apartment open. Scared to death I grabbed Haley off the changing table, because you know she'll protect me and started to the door. I came face to face with Peter. Well face to chest, I am short. I kind of got excited thinking he took the day off for me. The day before I asked him to because he had big weekend plans and I wasn't going to see him all weekend. But from looking at him I knew this wasn't why he was home. He said he had been let go from his job. Needless to say I felt a little overwhelmed by this information. The rest of the day I was walking around the house in a fog. I had been doing the laundry and I was putting Haley's clothes away when I saw something, it was little paper. I opened it up and there staring back at me were those words that had comforted me before...To Blessed to Be Stressed.

Talk about cry your eyes out, fall on the floor moment. I knew I was blessed! Peter's job does not determine that. God has blessed me more then I ever deserve! I am not sure what God has in store for us. But I know that this even as scary as it can seem it is a blessing too.

2006-09-09T21:35:00.000-04:00

Who Needs Sleep?
well your never going get.
Who Needs Sleep?
tell me what's that for?
Who Needs Sleep?
i havn't been to sleep since Haley was born.

Okay that was the chorus to a Barenaked Ladies song and I changed the words a little, but that's pretty much how I feel right now. SO SLEEPY! Peter even let me sleep in a little this morning. Oh well, it's worth it. Next month we start cereal! Hear that will help the sleeping. We'll see!

Question

2006-08-30T22:49:00.000-04:00

Why is it when you go out of town you have to dial the area code for usually a local number on your cell. BUT when people call you from town while you are still out they don't have to dial the area code?

I am a Perfectionist

2006-08-23T16:48:00.000-04:00

A UCI study found that on average a worker can focus for just 11 minutes at a time before being interrupted (by email,co-worker,etc) and is unable to refocus for another 25 minutes.

According to the Smell and Taste Research Foundation, If you like pretzels, you're probably a flirt. If you like tortilla chips you're a perfectionist, potato chips a go-getter, cheese curls you have a lot of intergrity and beef jerky, you're the life of the party. If you like them all you are likely over-weight.

Want to eat a good restraunt meal at home? A recent survey in Food Technology names Ruby Tuesday's as the best chain for take-out. Reb Lobster and Outback grabbed the second and third spots.

The secret to a hot date? Wash your car. A recent survey reveals tht a clean and uncluttered car is actually more important than the make or model.

Research from the University of Colorado has shown that walking 20 minute mile actually burn more fat than walking a 12 minute one.

To fix the bent frame of your plastic sunglasses, turn a blow-dryer on high and blast hot air on the frames. The heat will make the plastic flexible so you can mold the frames back to their original shape.

The Babes

2006-07-12T17:28:00.000-04:00

Tommy and Haley. So sweet. Haley was not up for pictures. She's still cute to me even if shes screaming her head off.

Well It's Getting Late...

2006-05-24T09:06:00.000-04:00

I love this picture! It makes me laugh everytime I see it. This was not planned, at least not by me or my dad. The photographer asked for the time and we both looked down and he then captured this picture.

Hope to post soon that we have had a baby!

We Did It!

2006-05-08T12:57:00.000-04:00

Our credit card is payed off! I think I could sing...good thing you all can't hear me! OH happy day!

I Am a Geek

2006-04-19T14:55:00.000-04:00

Today I got into the office and my boss got a new file cabinet to organize stuff and its like the best day ever! I am so excited. I keep looking in it and getting so excited because everything is all organized. If I could have a job where all I did was organize all day I'd be the happiest girl in the world. Well I better go dust it, because it has finger prints all over from me opening it so much. Hope you all are having a great day like me!

PRAYER UPDATES:
My mom and Heathers appointments went great and Daniel has an interview this week. Not in Michigan, but I know you guys did what you could. :)

Prayer

2006-04-17T12:59:00.000-04:00

I have a lot of prayer request today. My mom and Heather have doctor appointments today and that they hear good things. Daniel and Tammy still need jobs! Maybe they both could get one in Michigan. :) But preferably Tammy have one in Michigan first. Peters finals are this week, that I give hime time to study :) and that he does well. Then I have 2 doctor appointments this week and hope to have good news also. I think that is it. Thanks!

Prayer Request

2006-04-11T21:12:00.000-04:00

Not sure if everyone read Peter's blog, but I had some tests last week and one of them was on my thyroid. Which was a little off to me because I was there for my heart. But I got a call from my Dr.'s office saying that it was abnormal. I suggested that I talk to them at my next Dr. appoinment (next Tuesday) and they said I'd need to be seen before then. So kind of made me nervous so then of course I read my big Mayo Health Clinic Book where they bluntly tell you every wonderful thing it could mean. So anyway I should hear something from the Dr. tomorrow. If you could keep it in your prayers that would be great. Thanks.

Happy Birthday To You!

2006-04-07T11:20:00.000-04:00

Well some of this may be going on this weekend. Tomorrow is my mom's birthday. See I am in the kitchen cooking and cleaning and my poor mom has to turn the tv on for my dad and brothers. Even Tanner is learning how it works. Ha ha. Happy Birthday Mom! Love you!

Just A Thought

2006-04-05T11:22:00.000-04:00

Have you have been rushing around getting ready for work, get in the car start down the road and feel a little sweaty from the rushing and it dawns on you...do I have deodorant on?

A New Prospective

2006-03-31T09:04:00.000-05:00

The other day something made me a little mad and I just want vent a little...okay? I was leaving work on Wednesday (Coldwell Banker) and there is a new house for sale in Clinton, so it was 6pm and still light out I thought I'll go drive by. I have Peter on the phone and we are talking about the house and whatever. Well I get to the light at Tecumseh-Clinton Rd. and it is green so I sit with my little blinker on waiting. Well it turns yellow. Well we all know because I am first in line and my nose is out there I can clearly turn, but I see a car coming and I think I may have the right of way but she may go anyway. So I waited and the light turned red and she slowed down. So I start my turn and then out of no where she hits the gas and runs the red light! I slam on my breaks so hard everything in my car went flying. She starts screaming at me and raising her fist at me. I thought, okay get out of you car I'll fight you, ever take on pregnancy hormones lady...but I just sat there nicely and she went on and so did I, but then I felt this sweet little foot kick me and I was so angry that she almost hit me. It is was like I just realized, I am pregnant. I was so mad! I didn't get mad until then! Then I wanted to tell her off. I think I am going to have problems after she (the baby)comes. Is this just a first time mother thing or a mother thing? Well I feel a little better to get that out.

One of My Favorites

2006-03-29T11:44:00.000-05:00

I love this picture. It melts my heart everytime I see it. I really could go on and on about it. I think its such a sweet moment. Well I thought I'd share. Thats Tanner, my dad and Russ if you didn't know.

Tasty

2006-03-01T09:56:00.000-05:00

Pregnant Thoughts

2006-02-10T13:15:00.000-05:00

You know I was just sitting here eating and thinking and I realized, I don't eat more then I did before I was pregnant. The misconception lies in that we may have more food in front of us, but what actually gets in my mouth and not on shirt are two totally different amounts. What is it about being pregnant you lose all hand eye coordination? Also what is with the fact that my brain has stopped working and I tend to do everything backwards if I remember to do them at all?

Just to let you all know. We did not get the house. We wrote an offer, they came back with something else, then we did and then they rejected it. Which is okay. Everytime we look at house then write on it I always pray that God will let everything happen smoothly and it wasn't. Back to the search. When it happens I know it will be Gods will and I can't wait to see the house he has planned for us. So I will try to keep you all posted. Thanks for the prayers.

Maybe?

2006-02-03T14:54:00.000-05:00

We have done it again...we wrote on another house. It is Adrian. Not too excited about that, but it has a lot of good qualities. It has a large backyard. It's only a 2 bedroom, but room to add another bed down the road. A fireplace. Peters 2 favorite things, basement and garage. So maybe we will have Peters old car out of Russ's driveway! It is really cute. It's a little out dated, but I'd rather that and do what I like then pay for what some else did. We are excited, but trying not to get our hopes up. I always pray if this is it let it work out and God has done very well with that so far. So we'll see. A lot of praying though. We are supposed to hear back Sunday @ 5pm so by the time the (I almost said softball game, you know where my head is...summer!) Super Bowl game starts we'll know something.

Ahhh

2006-01-06T23:06:00.000-05:00

I am full and no I didn't go to taco bell, ha ha. I am starting to enjoy some parts of being pregnant though. For the first time this week a stranger asked me when my baby was due, so I was excited about that. She is a moving around now. Peter always misses it. She's playing hard to get with her daddy. She is like her mom getting him wrapped around her little finger already. As soon as I found out it was a girl I went shopping! I was diappointed in the selection though. I love purple and they pretty much just have pink. Oh well, I am a closet pink fan too. Well thanks for all the prayers for our little girl (thats so much fun to say) and for me. Keep praying for Peter's family too.

Baby Update

2005-11-30T16:28:00.000-05:00

I AM HUNGRY!

Let you know when that changes.

Maddy

2005-11-15T13:48:00.000-05:00

Maddy and I have had a few special moments this weekend! She has been such a momma's and grandma's girl that she didn't know yet what a fun Aunt Amy was all about. Well this weekend she gave me a try and well I think she likes me! She sat on my lap reading books for so long she made grandma jealous and she says my name perfectly and she smiles when she sees me. Ahh she loves me!

Yes I am Still Here

2005-10-28T13:03:00.000-04:00

Well not to much has happened since my last post. I have been on the couch trying to feel better. We have moved in to our new apartment and it is okay. Not really thrilled with it, but it will do for now. I lost my job at Bonner Hills. I am doing okay with it. I did not see it coming, but I know God has a plan for us and I am willing to follow whatever that is. I have been back to work for 2 days now at my other job, and only job now. I did get to go to the ladies outing and that was a lot of fun. Ladies you wanted to know how I was doing and I am still doing okay. We are going to Cedar Point with the teens tomorrow and pray I make it. I have done too much lately and little nervous about being so far from my couch! I hope to be posting again, but life is a like a box of chocolates you never know which one will make you sick. Thanks for all your prayers!

Going Back to My Heritage...Sorta

2005-10-05T13:27:00.000-04:00

Peter and I have made reservations at Frankenmuth for our anniversary. I can't wait. Our room will have a whirlpool tub in it. So excited. We can take a carriage ride. They have (or so I have heard) cute little stores that we can stroll in. We will pull out on November 16th (the anniversary day) and stay 2 nights. It will be so relaxing! Also I hear there is a outlet mall real close. I am so excited because my source says there is an Old Navy. I love old navy. I hear it is a nice place to go and I guess I can let you all know when we get back. Until then, well you'll just have to read whatever else I post on.

Not So Original

2005-10-03T12:35:00.000-04:00

Instead of coping someone elses blog today I just recommend to go and read Russ and Peter's blog. Because The lesson really was great. I was talking to my mom on the phone after and said I learned so much, but he was so funny and Peter said, It was funny because it was true. We get into these routines, habits, traditions as christians and we really have made our own religon from nothing! We lose our true focus. Speaking of focus I wasn't going to write this you were supposed to go read their blogs...so what are still doing here? Go on now...

Sometimes...

2005-09-30T13:17:00.000-04:00

Sometimes I am bored, but never board
Sometimes I walk around bare, but never with a bear
Sometimes I feel like I never have time, but not sure what to do with thyme
Sometimes when its the end of the week I start to feel weak
Sometimes I sit in the sun and pray thanks to the son

A little bit about me...

2005-09-28T15:41:00.000-04:00

favorite color is purple
favorite food fajitas with pizza as close second
married to the greatest guy, peter
have 2 brothers, russ and tom
have 1 fish, he has no name
live above a funrel home, yes its quite, no its not creepy
married for 2+ years, love it
trying to have a baby
born dec 11 in germany
my parents are still married, something to be proud of
have lots of sister inlaws, tonia, heather, tammy, amy and jenny
just 2 bro inlaws, matt and dan
jo is my middle name, usually only people from when i was little use it
i hate bad jokes, scary movies, and people making weird noises with their mouths
i am scared of small places
i have control issues
love dr. pepper
love applebees and chilis
have a lot of clothes, mostly t-shirts and jeans
was born again in february 1994
was a die hard church of christ member until May 2005
hope to be a newsong member for the rest of my life
have a great church family that i must say i truely love
teach the 2 and 3 years, i have 10 in my class...thats all i have to say
favorite bible versus, A friend loves at all times and a brother is times of trouble, Proverbs 17:17
i have 1 nephew and 1 niece and oh my goodness am i in love
by marriage i have 3 nephews and 3 nieces, don't see them much, but instant love
dreams for the future, no big secret, babies and a house!
what i am doing right now...working
what will i be doing after i am done...still working
my life motto...if it can be done, it shall be done, it will be done tomorrow...

I Am Just That Bad

2005-09-25T12:42:00.000-04:00

I am the worlds worst speller. My mom wanted to get me a shirt one time and I didn't see what was so funny about it, it said...

Bad Spellers of the World Untie.

So we come together as one...hows that funny?

Total Bliss

2005-09-23T09:53:00.000-04:00

I love this time of year! I have got over my sadness that softball is over and starting my fall things. I can wait to go camping with the family. The bon fires at the parents house when Tommy gets back. Trick or Treating. Ahh. I have a sweetshirt on right now and loving it. Then the fall festival is this weekend! I have to work which is sad, BUT I'll probably save some money not being there all day! Have a great weekend.

Be Honest

2005-09-18T21:18:00.000-04:00

Do I have a big head?

Peter and I went to Chicago and they had these fun mirrors. I was cracking myself up! I thought it was so funny. Peter on the other hand...I think was a little embrassed.

WEEKEND!

2005-09-15T21:34:00.000-04:00

I DON'T HAVE TO WORK THIS WEEKEND!!! I am so happy, can you tell?

I GOT IT!

2005-09-11T16:29:00.000-04:00

On a previous post, Sis, had asked if we were to use a movie to title our life what would it be. I finally got it...A Series of Unfortunate Events. Its kind of funny what I get myself into. This week I got a flat tire because I ran over a stake that I knew that was there, but just forgot. Then our fridge died and I really could just goes on and on. Not horrible things, but really just unfortunate. BUT today puts that all into perspective because really its just a tire and it is just food it can be replaced, but the life lost 4 years ago today is something we should always stop and remember. I am glad I have got the change to sit in my little trailer for 5 hours to really realize how little my problems are. Please pray for the families of 9-11 because it is easy for us to go on with our daily lives, but they still feel the loss today and everyday. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Ahhhhhhh...

2005-09-06T09:38:00.000-04:00

That was a nice relaxing weekend. Well there were some busy time, but last night made up for it. We were going to go to the Fraley/Mollette home, but we decided to just relax at home and it was nice. We rented 3 movies, put on comfy clothes, blow up the air bed and vegged infront of the TV for the night. It was nice. Now I am back to the grind and can't say its too stressful right now. Ha ha. Although in an hour I have a dentist appointment, ugh. Hope you all had a great weekend.

MISSING

2005-08-31T13:05:00.000-04:00

WE ARE CURRENTLY MISSING TWO OF OUR BELOVED BLOGGERS SASSY AND MUDPUPPY, AND THERE MAY BE MORE. WE ARE UNSURE RIGHT NOW IF THESE TWO DISAPPEARANCES ARE LINKED, BUT REST ASSURE THAT THE MBA (MISSING BLOGGERS ASSOCIATION) ARE INVESTIGATING. A COUPLE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR SELF SAFE; STAY CLEAR OF VIRUSES AND WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T STOP POSTING! IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL THE MBA AT WHYAREYOUNOTBLOGGING@BLOGGER.COM

Bonner Hills Building

2005-08-30T12:42:00.000-04:00

This is what our condos will look like after they are completed. I think they look good. If you are interested our website is www.bonnerhills.com. Can't wait to show you completed pictures!

Deep Thoughts

2005-08-29T12:50:00.000-04:00

You know until recently I was not a big supporter of small groups...I know gasp, curse if you must, but it is true. I really didn't get the whole reason behind them. To be perfectly blunt I hated them. Until I was invited by 3 different people that Peter really likes, so as the obeying wife I am, we went. To my surprise I kinda like it. Really I love it. Now I understand why I didn't like it before. The ones I had been to weren't good. They lacked something. SO if you are in a small group that you love your small group is the coolest because it works for you. BUT if you are not you are in the wrong place. Not sure if mine is the one for you, but it meets Sunday at 6pm at the Lewandowski's house. Because seriously if you are not in one you are missing out BIG TIME!

It was Bound to Happen

2005-08-28T13:16:00.000-04:00

Working in a trailer with a wooded area behind is bound to have some creatures. Boy are they slowly creeping around my little work space. So far I have seen my fair share of spiders, walking stick, deer and a fox. Kinda creepy. Just when I thought I was alone out here. Yesterday I looked down and there was a spider crawling on my shirt. I feel like this trailer is slowly being infested. SO GROSS! The deer thing is kind of cool, but the spiders can stay in the woods. Well hope you all have a nice relaxing week.

Be Bad Today?

2005-08-26T09:35:00.000-04:00

The other day Sam left a comment on my Buttons post and at the end he put BBT. For some reason when I looked at that I thought he was telling me to Be Bad Today. Interpertation is really all about your mindset! So BBT!

My Brother's Babies

2005-08-25T15:46:00.001-04:00

Isn't she sweet!

2005-08-25T15:46:00.000-04:00

Tanner is sleepy!

Buttons

2005-08-24T14:30:00.000-04:00

At work there is a button. Its attached to the alarm system. If I push it, it will turn on the alarm, a horrible sound, and the police will come. Its for my safty. If someone comes in and makes me uncomfortable or does something I hit. Well I want to push it. Everyday I come in this button looks up at me waiting to be pushed. I think why, should it have to wait. Shouldn't I test it, you know may sure it works. Practice a little bit.

Invite

2005-08-12T19:06:00.000-04:00

I know most of you go to my church but for those of you who may fall apon my blog I want to invite you to NewSong Community Church. We meet for bible class at 9:40am and we worship at 10:30am. Our website is www.ComeInUnity.com. The address for where we meet is...

Civic Auditorium
400 N. Maumee St.
Tecumseh MI 49286.

As we like to say, Come as you are.

Happy Wednesday!

2005-08-10T13:04:00.000-04:00

Thats all I have to say.

TOURNAMENT!

2005-08-05T10:32:00.000-04:00

I am so excited! Saturday, August 6 @ 8:30am (8:00 if you want to play) at Tate Park in Clinton is our Tournament! I know for my girls with babies that is early so give me a ring on my cell phone and I'll let you know where were at when your ready to come. I hope everybody can come out. This is really a fun day of food, fellowship, and softball. Saturday is also the Family Centre's family day and they will be having fireworks. Peter and I plan on going out. After the first game the Dougie Awards will be given out. Come out and I gurantee you'll laugh, maybe at yourself, but you'll laugh.

A Poll

2005-08-04T11:04:00.000-04:00

What do you think is worse...having to stand next to someone with bad B.O. or bad breath?

I don't know much about Biology...

2005-08-01T14:54:00.000-04:00

I am thinking of going to college. I am not excited about it, but I think I should. I just hate to think of spending all that money when it could go for something else. It feels like its a waste. But I am feeling like it must be done. Maybe I'll finally learn how to spell...

When the Boss is Away the Bloggers Will Play...

2005-07-29T16:37:00.000-04:00

I have had my wifes boss breathing down my back for the last 4 1/2 hours. The last 30 hour will be spent on the phone and blogging. I know I am asset to any company. Here comes the weekend!

Bitter Sweet

2005-07-28T09:54:00.000-04:00

Today is the last softball game before the tournament. So sad. I wish they played all year long. They are playing St. Elizabeth at Tate Park in Clinton at 6:00pm. If you want to play (cough Chris Nevins) you need to be there at 5:45pm. ;) Come on down and watch the game.

Opps!

2005-07-27T14:53:00.000-04:00

I have been wondering why I have not got any customers but it might help to turn the closed sign to open. Opps, maybe I'll get somebody in the next two and half hours.

Where Has Time Gone?

2005-07-27T00:46:00.000-04:00

I have lived in Michigan for 15 years,
Baptised 11 years ago,
Out of High School for 4 years,
Married for 2 1/2 years,
Been an Aunt for 2 years,
Member of NewSong for 12 weeks and
Thinking of something to write for 45 minutes!

2005-07-25T09:55:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Maxine Modays!

Think Romance!

2005-07-22T12:10:00.000-04:00

We are thinking about taking a nice anniversary vacation. I have thought of two different things. First go to Canada and get a cabin with a fireplace and do whatever you do up in Canada. The other is going on a cruise. I guess either way I am looking to leave the country. Just wondering if you guys might have any trips you and your other went on that you would recommend. Our anniversary is in November. I am just thinking (hoping and praying) that this may be our last "kidless" anniversary. So I want it to be a good one!

Why is it Wednesday?

2005-07-20T14:34:00.000-04:00

Why is it that when you are hungry you get headache? What does my stomach have to do with my head? So then when I get a headache why don't I get hungry? Mmmm.

SMILE!

2005-07-19T13:08:00.000-04:00

The value of a smile - It costs nothing but creats much. It enriches those who recieve it without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory sometimes lasts forever. It creats happiness in the home, fosters good will in business and is the counter sign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and natures best antidote for trouble. It cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is something that is no earthly good to anyone till it is given away. And if in the hurry and rush of the busy day, you meet someone who is too weary to give you a smile, leave one of yous, for no one needs a smile quite as much as he who has none left to give.
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Not to Bad

2005-07-15T12:30:00.000-04:00

Three jobs are not as bad as I thought. Really. I thought I'd feel stressed and run around like a crazy person, but very smooth for sure. I am really liking the new job. We have pretty much "sold" our first house over there and that is good. The bad is I do not get a check until it closes and it doesn't close until its built and its not built until they dig the basement and well you get the picture. I'll get a check maybe by Christmas. So in other words...Merry Christmas to me!

Maxine Mondays!

2005-07-11T10:00:00.000-04:00

4 1/2 Hours Later and I am BACK!

2005-07-08T19:40:00.000-04:00

Well today is the first day at my new job and it's going okay. Had a little trouble gettting connected to the internet, but here I am. Three basements have been dug and thats good. The digger can't wait to start the next three! Lots of truck and noises outside my little trailer though. I hope I get used to that. Its pretty silly to jump at every sound! Bad news is I am scared of the bathroom. The door stick and like Peter has told you before I am very scared of small spaces. So here I sit with 23 minutes remaining having to pee so bad it hurts! The fears in us! But my boss left and if I get stuck...blahh, blahhh, blahhh! Oh well something to get over another day. Pray for me that this job is what it is cracked up to be. I am really nervous about wasting my time. Although no ads out and I had two customers today! Have a great weekend and see all you wonderful people on Sunday!

I'm Going on a Diet!

2005-07-07T10:19:00.000-04:00

Exercise my right not to gossip
Walk away from sin
Cut my negativty in half
Love until hurts

After that I think I might be fit for Heaven!

Only Four More

2005-07-07T10:00:00.000-04:00

Softball is drawing to end with only 4 games left. Today we will be playing E Free at Tate Park. I really hope to see lots of people out there. Its a great outreach. SO REACH OUT CATCH THE BALL!

Better Late Then Never

2005-07-06T11:45:00.000-04:00

Hope you all had a good weekend. Peter and I went to see his parents in W. Virginia. We got there late on Friday night. Saturday we went to a waterpark which was a lot of fun. Sunday we cooked out and that night we went to a drive in movie. That was a neat experience since I have never been to one. Monday we did a little shopping and came home. Tuesday we went golfing. I didn't do to bad. Today its back to work. How was your long weekend?

IT'S THURSDAY!

2005-06-30T10:00:00.000-04:00

Softball! We will be playing Ridgeway Nazarene at Ridgeway Nazarene. It is like always at 6pm. Hope to see you there, you know I will be. Have a great day! (Just a tip don't park your car close to the grass. The foul balls are not to nice to windows at this field.)

Good Bye!

2005-06-29T10:00:00.000-04:00

Lets take a moment of silence today for the parting of a fellow blogger, Kodiak aka Bruce. Has he found a different group to blog with? Why has he left us so suddenly? These questions I know you have during a time like this, but be true to what you believe. This is not a sickness. It's not an obsession. May we all say farewell and we know you'll be back!

Jason and Becca Bolton

2005-06-28T17:55:00.000-04:00

The pictures are online! Go check them out at
www.eventpix.com. Click on "event guest"
then "search recent event" The event name is either
Day or Bolton. The password is wedding.
After you look at all 1006 pictures
you'll feel like you were there too.

Good Morning!

2005-06-27T01:43:00.000-04:00

Isn't it just a little annoying when people say "Good Morning" on a monday morning. Isn't it a little bit of a drag. Don't you wonder what kind drugs or speed these people must be on to be so excited to leave their weekend with such zest and eager to go back to work? I know I do. So I am making a list. Mondays have to stop being, well mondays and get a little more respect. So be glad its Monday because...

1. you only have 4 work days left until the weekend.
2. you just went to church so you should be feeling pumped
3. you are getting paid to read my blog
4. you may still be humming "the joy of the lord is my strength"
5. someone somewhere has a harder job (come on how hard can your be, you are still reading my blog!)
6. this weekend is a holiday, you don't work next Monday!

Our Vacation

2005-06-25T22:35:00.000-04:00

Cedar Point at dusk. I LOVE THE BEACH!

SMILE!

2005-06-24T12:00:00.000-04:00

IT'S FRIDAY!

Proverbs 17:17

2005-06-20T11:35:00.000-04:00

A friend love at all times.

Everyone Could Use a Little Space

2005-06-17T11:00:00.000-04:00

Excuse me could I have some room please!

Softball

2005-06-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

My favorite day is here again! This week we play Clinton Methodist. We will be back at Clinton High School. Come and join the fun. Its like Sundays without all the work...well at least for the watchers. The fun starts at 6pm.

The Blog before the Pudge

2005-06-15T13:19:00.000-04:00

Well it has been awhile again since I posted, but I figured before I get another pudging I better get blogging. So here I am. I thought I'd tell you a couple of my favorite websites...

www.oldnavy.com
www.target.com
http://newsongcommunity.blogspot.com
www.americaneagleoutfitters.com
www.gap.com
www.bored.com
www.realtor.com
www.cbshomes4u.com

This is just a few of my favorites. If you decided to get on any of these and buy me anything my shoe size is 6 1/2. J.J. Enjoy!

SOFTBALL!

2005-06-09T11:39:00.000-04:00

It's Thursday! Of all days in summer this is my favorite day and it comes every week! I love the softball game! Its so much fun watching the guys play. Talking with the girls. Eating. FUN FUN FUN! If you don't come, so sad for you. COME!

Something to Hold to

2005-06-08T01:04:00.000-04:00

"We must adjust to changing times
and still hold to unchanging principles."
Jimmy Carter

PRAY!

2005-06-03T12:12:00.000-04:00

I have 2 prayer requests from my fellow bloggers. After this I promise Doug I'll start to give you some woman views on things...

#1 Job
I have been offered an awesome job. I will make a lot of money for sure. There's no doubt about it. The promblems are it is mostly a weekend job. I would have to work Saturdays and Sundays for awhile. They are not bad hours 12-5pm or it may be 1-6pm. So its not bad. I am just having a hard time with this and wanting to know if this is what God wants or are the dollars signs in my eyes that I can't see the bad because well the dollars signs are big. I am actually having a hard time typing. ps I may get a house out of it though which leads me to...

#2 House
Believe it or not Peter and I have been looking for a house for about 3 years now and I am getting a little tired. I really feel God has a house just for Peter and I. When I get it I am going to serve the Lord with every square inch of that house. The waiting is hard. I don't know how many of you have actually lived above a funrel home...anyway one...hmm. Well its a little...dead. (ha ha) Anyway we are looking at some houses tonight. I only want it to work out if it is the "ONE".

As the great one (DEP) once or twice has said Be Blessed Today.

A Motto

2005-06-01T17:02:00.000-04:00

If it can be done
It should be done
It will be done
tomorrow!

Serenity Now!

2005-05-22T18:30:00.000-04:00

Serenity Prayer

God grant me
the senerity to accept the
things I cannot change, the courage
to change the things I can, and the
wisdom to know the difference.

I found this in my bible today and really hit my heart. I thought I'd share.

Road Rage

2005-05-20T16:04:00.000-04:00

Why is it when someone honks their horn at you (in the bad way) that its so frustrating. Its like why do they have any business telling me how to drive. I was in one lane getting over. Turned my blinker on and saw there bumper in my rear mirror (a tip from my big bro before you switch lanes) and got on over and this woman behind me honks. What more of a single did she want. See why does this bother me. I know I was right, but still sitting here over an hour later and thinking about it.

I'm a bloggett!

2005-05-19T22:52:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blogg. So cool. I love reading all of yours and now you can read mine. Well it's late and Peter has to get up early so I must be off. Have a great day!