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| Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 | | 10:18 pm |
Aug 22 1932
Happy 74th Birthday Nana! Current Mood:  drained | | Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 | | 11:36 pm |
| | Friday, January 6th, 2006 | | 10:03 am |
Go light your world
Go Light Your World Kathy Troccoli There is a candle in every soul Some brightly burning, Some dark and cold There is a spirit who brings the fire Ignites his candle and makes his home Carry your candle, Run to the darkness Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn Hold out your candle for all to see it Take your candle and go light your world Frustrated brothers, see how he's tried to Light his own candle some other way See now our sister, She's been robbed and lied to Still holds a candle without a flame So carry your candle, run to the darkness Seek out the lonely, the tired and worn Hold out your candle for all to see it Take your candle and go light your world We are a family whose hearts are blazing We raise our candles and light up the sky Praying to our Father, "In the name of Jesus Make us a beacon in darkest times!" Carry your candle, run to the darkness Seek out the helpless, deceived and poor Hold out your candle for all to see it Take your candle and go light your world. | | Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006 | | 11:07 am |
| | Sunday, January 1st, 2006 | | 10:09 pm |
Fingerprints Of God - Steven Curtis Chapman (Speechless)
Fingerprints Of God - Steven Curtis Chapman (Speechless) I can see the tears filling Your eyes And I know where they're coming from They're coming from a heart that's broken in two By what you don't see The person in the mirro Doesn't look like the magazine Oh, but when I look at you it's clear to me that ... I can see the fingerprints of God When I look at you I can see the fingerprints of God And I know it's true You're a masterpiece That all creation quietly applauds And you're covered with the fingerprints of God Never has there been and never again Will there be another you Fashioned by God's hand And perfectly planned To be just who you are And what He's been creating Since the first beat of your heart Is a living breathing priceless work of art and ... Just look at you You're a wonder in the making Oh, and God's not through, no In fact, He's just getting started and ... (c) Sparrow Records | | Wednesday, September 28th, 2005 | | 9:52 am |
a lamb
 Peaceful and gentle, lambs have been used in religious imagery for millennia. Lambs are baby sheep, an animal tended by shephards since the dawn of history. As a lamb, you tend to stay together in a flock and graze on grassy land. Lambs don't mind being led and tend not to go off on their own. You were almost a: Puppy or a PonyYou are least like a: Mouse or a MonkeyWhat Cute Animal Are You? sick | | Thursday, September 22nd, 2005 | | 1:24 pm |
| | Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005 | | 11:48 pm |
to where you are - josh groban
"To Where You Are" Who can say for certain Maybe you're still here I feel you all around me Your memory's so clear Deep in the stillness I can hear you speak You're still an inspiration Can it be (?) That you are my Forever love And you are watching over me from up above Fly me up to where you are Beyond the distant star I wish upon tonight To see you smile If only for awhile to know you're there A breath away's not far To where you are Are you gently sleeping Here inside my dream And isn't faith believing All power can't be seen As my heart holds you Just one beat away I cherish all you gave me everyday 'Cause you are my Forever love Watching me from up above And I believe That angels breathe And that love will live on and never leave Fly me up To where you are Beyond the distant star I wish upon tonight To see you smile If only for awhile To know you're there A breath away's not far To where you are I know you're there A breath away's not far To where you are | | Thursday, July 14th, 2005 | | 12:37 am |
| | Monday, May 23rd, 2005 | | 8:18 am |
What keep us from getting discouraged is finding that perseverance succeeds. Goats are stubborn, and it's good for our characters to find we can be stubborner. If you can out-think a goat, you can achieve ANYTHING you want to do.......... - Irene. Current Mood:  giggly | | Wednesday, April 6th, 2005 | | 11:43 am |
Thought for the Day "Joy is the feeling of grinning on the inside." Current Mood:  cheerful | | Sunday, June 27th, 2004 | | 7:17 am |
Live Like You Were Dyin' - TIM McGRAW He said I was in my early forties, With a lot of life before me, And a moment came that stopped me on a dime. I spent most of the next days, lookin' at the x-rays, Talkin' 'bout the options and talkin' 'bout sweet time. Asked him when it sank in, and this might really be the real end. How's it hit ya, when you get that kind of news. Man what ya do. And he says, [Chorus] I went sky divin', I went rocky mountain climbin', I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fu Manchu. And I loved deeper, And I spoke sweeter, And I gave forgiveness I've been denying, And he said someday I hope you get the chance, To live like you were dyin'. He said I was finally the husband, That most the time I wasn't. And I became a friend a friend would like to have. And all the sudden goin' fishing, Wasn't such an imposition. And I went three times that year I lost my dad. Well I finally read the good book, And I took a good long hard look at what I'd do If I could do it all again. And then. [Chorus] Like tomorrow was a gift and you've got eternity To think about what you do with it, What could you do with it, what can I do with with it, what would I do with it. [Chorus] I went sky divin', I went rocky mountain climbin', I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fu Manchu. And I loved deeper, And I spoke sweeter, And I watched an eagle as it was flyin'. And he said someday I hope you get the chance, To live like you were dyin'. To live like you were dyin'. To live like you were dyin'. To live like you were dyin'. To live like you were dyin'. | | Saturday, April 3rd, 2004 | | 11:55 pm |
APRIL!!!!!!!!!!!!
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month! Please Wear a blue ribbon or tie one to your car antenna, you just might save a life by spreading awareness!! *NO* Child Deserves to be abused and it is up to all of us to stop it! If you need help or know of a child who does, please call the hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD Child Abuse Survivor Current Mood: determined | | Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004 | | 1:14 am |
 You are the tree-loving faerie. The Earth Faerie. Nature is your friend, all the little animals are cute and cuddly, even those that bite. You are a strong friend, people have a tendancy to go to you when they are feeling sad. You have a motherly instinct and always want to kiss away the tears. What's your inner Faerie? brought to you by Quizilla | | Saturday, March 20th, 2004 | | 2:42 am |
lol this never gets old...i love the very last one!
WHY GOD CREATED CHILDREN To those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or students...here is something to make you chuckle. Whenever your children are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children. After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing he said was "DON'T!" "Don't what?" Adam replied. "Don't eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey Eve..we have forbidden fruit!!!!!" "No Way!" "Yes way!" "Do NOT eat the fruit!" said God. "Why" "Because I am your Father and I said so!" God replied, wondering why He hadn't stopped creation after making the elephants. A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was ticked! "Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?" God asked. "Uh huh," Adam replied. "Then why did you?" said the Father. "I don't know," said Eve. "She started it!" Adam said "Did not!" "Did too!" "DID NOT!" Having had it with the two of them, God's punishment was that Adam and Eve should have children of their own. Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed. BUT THERE IS REASSURANCE IN THE STORY! If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it, don't be hard on yourself. If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you? THINGS TO THINK ABOUT! 1. You spend the first two years of their lives teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up. 2. Grandchildren are God's reward for not killing your own children. 3. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their young. 4. Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said. 5. The main purpose of holding children's parties is to remind yourself that there are children more awful than your own. 6. We childproofed our homes, but they are still getting in. ADVICE FOR THE DAY: Be nice to your kids. They will choose your nursing home one day (or better yet, take care of you if they want any kind of inheritance). AND FINALLY: IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF TENSION AND YOU GET A HEADACHE, DO WHAT IT SAYS ON THE ASPIRIN BOTTLE: "TAKE TWO ASPIRIN" AND "KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" | | Thursday, March 11th, 2004 | | 4:18 am |
my day
Yesterday was one of those fast paced days...the kind i dislike because i feel i end up missing so many of the wonderful things there are to see, while hurrying around trying to get things done. All that was before it was even 10am! It just seemed like i woke up and had to hit the floor running to even *try* to keep up with the day (and for any of you who have seen me when i first wake up...you know that is *hard* for me to do lol). At about 10:30am we picked up two little bottle lambs, they are twins, a ram and a ewe lamb. They were born on March 4th...so they are almost my birthday lambs. Both are small...but both are strong and seem healthy...i'm amazed considering just a few weeks ago while i was giving their mama meds i thought to myself "her lambs are for sure gone..." You know there is nothing like babies... babies of any kind that just make your day stand still, even if it's just for a split second. Here i was holding these two perfect little lambs and my day went right back to the pace i enjoy, nice and calm and...not "slow" but....just not so fast paced like it had been just hours before. I still had a *full* day ahead of me but the lambs seemed to rejuvenate me i was no long dreading the long day or wondering how on earth i could manage another long day :o) I was just ready to go. We were soon off to Sanford for Dino's doggy class. Our neighbor Marie came along, she's been coming to both Aisling and Dino's classes she says she just didn't know that people put so much training into their dogs. She really enjoys going and i think Nana *really* enjoys her company. Marie and Nana of course talked the whole way down to Bon-Clyde but i was very happy in the back between a sleeping Dino and two adorable lambs! Dino's class went very well and we went out to lunch after. By the time we got home it was late afternoon and i had the lambs to feed and my monsters to take care of, and nope i'm not complaining :o) that was all typed with a smile on my face! I came inside from doing something and the phone rang (lol this is rare in our house!)! It was Gary, the man who does all our fencing. He said he has been doing some fencing in a cattle pasture and saw a calf being born there the other day before he went home, but when he went back the next day they were pulling the mama out...and a dead calf. She had, had twins and passed while having the other. Gary said he watched the first calf go from cow to cow yesterday and when he got home he called the man who owns them to let him know. Gary ended up with the little calf that was left all alone and was calling to ask me if i wanted to try to give him a try. He said he was weak and not nursing well but since i got my goats to pull through he figured i'd give the calf a try. I told him i would, as long as he took it back once it got bigger since we don't have the land for a cow. He agreed and within 10 minutes him and his wife were over here with the most beautiful bull calf i have ever seen! He was *very* weak but seemed to have a lot of fight and was up walking around calling for his mama. Gary said he saw the little guy nurse on his mama a few times after he was born, but i knew he didn't get enough colostrum if she passed the same day he was born! For some reason...i have everything i need here for newborns...everything but colostrum, that will change today! I couldn't really get the calf to nurse, he'd suck my thumb but not the nipple however he would at least try. I figured if he made it through the night then in the morning i'd have Doc show me how to tube a calf and he'd have a chance. Around 12am he stopped sucking my thumb and wouldn't even try the bottle anymore, by 2am he had gone down. I knew that, that was it and there would be no morning appointment with Doc...that there was nothing else i could do but be with him while he passed. I picked him up out of the crate (all 80 some pounds of him) and knew there wasn't much time left when he didn't even try to hold his own head up. I sat on the floor with him with his head in my lap and talked to him, and prayed for him. Dino watched from the little love seat with concern, Aisling did the same from her recliner and the lambs were sound asleep in the playpen behind me and we all just sat there, quiet at times but only when it seemed necessary. By 2:30am his heart rate and breath sounds slowed even more and within 15 minutes he slowly...but very peacefully passed away. Dino jumped down and nudged me as if to say "it's okay Ma, he's okay now" and Aisling just gave a reassuring "wag" of her tail. My morning yesterday started with life with the lambs...when i thought for sure there would be death and this morning began with death...when i thought for sure there was a chance...even if it was a small one. I handle death i think better then most, but it is always much harder with such young animals. As i sit here, i don't think about his death...i think about how he let me into his world while i was sitting with him. How he looked up at me with his eyes and looked deep into mine and connected with me that way. That is something i will never forget. I also think about him with his Mama now and no longer weak and tired and worn, but strong and running and kicking up it's hind legs...the way young playful calves do. It brings tears to my eyes and a smile to my face all at once. Well, Dino is nudging me again, with a concerned look that says "Time for bed Ma...been a long day..." "An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language." -Martin Buber- Current Mood: touched | | Sunday, March 7th, 2004 | | 10:41 pm |
scared :o(
:o( Bad night...very bad night! *really* strong winds/storms rolled through:o( and pretty much destroyed the chicken pen! Had to hop the fence (6 feet!!) and try and fix what i could...the 100+ pound chicken house fell over and i had to get it back on it's feet...there isn't much weight difference between me and that stupid thing! Thank GOODNESS it didn't fall on any of the ducks or Nana's goose! Nana's chicken scratched her so i told her to go in the house NOW and clean it...that left me stuck in the chicken pen because the door wouldn't open since the pen is so bent...and i'm TERRIFIED of strong winds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was not fun to be all alone and stuck, by that time all my energy was gone from hopping the fence and putting the house back on it's feet! The one side of the pen is gone no way to fix that :o( that's $45 down the drain! At least all the animals are OK....i will be once the winds die down and i see how sore i am in the morning :o( been a really bad night....off to get in bed and hopefully sleep!! Going to put in my Chopin CD from Aisha that will help!!! Thank you Aisha!!!!! I think that is my fav. birthday gift!!!!!!!!! Current Mood:  scared | | Friday, February 27th, 2004 | | 10:09 pm |
 You are the Empress card. The Empress is the archetype of the Mother. She creates and nurtures life. She represents the abundance of Mother Earth. The Empress is capable of using nature in a productive way. She espouses art for art's sake. Her planet is Venus, and she embodies love of beauty and a strong value system. Here is also found initial sensation. This is the first really physical experience of the world that The Fool has entered. The Empress has a rich understanding of the world based on her five senses. In a reading, The Empress represents pregnancy, actual or metaphorical. She indicates an act of creation and a sensual experience of beauty. The Empress is a nurturing force that wishes to see the product of her experiences reach the next stage of development. Image from A Photographic Tarot http://www.bluewitch.com/healingtarot/healtar.htmDeck Which Tarot Card Are You? brought to you by Quizilla | | Tuesday, February 24th, 2004 | | 10:48 am |
wow lol
100% (Dixie). Is General Lee your father? LOL and i was born in California! LOL | | Monday, February 23rd, 2004 | | 9:49 am |
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