tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288758792024-03-06T22:37:38.575-06:00By the grace of God ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger670125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-60474601137277720902011-04-13T13:53:00.000-05:002011-04-13T13:53:26.964-05:00Forgot!<strong>Well not really, forgot, just forgot to post!</strong><br />
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<strong>Thank you for prayers -- scan came back clear! No change from last time.</strong><br />
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<strong>God is good!!</strong><br />
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<strong>Praise God!</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-64637080142682730062011-04-13T11:22:00.000-05:002011-04-13T11:22:43.331-05:00The World according to MichelleMy brain tends to work overtime -- (most of the time) <br />
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So many things I have been seeing lately, scares me a bit, not scares me for me, but scares me for them. I'm actually amazed -- in that I never thought I would ever see some of the things that have come to pass. <br />
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Things that come to mind lately -- <br />
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1. Nothing, and I mean <u><strong>ABSOLUTELY NOTHING</strong></u> is worth losing out on Heaven and eternal life.<br />
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2. NOTHING. Nil. Zip. Zero. 0!<br />
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3. If something was wrong 20 years ago, (or even 2 or 200 for that matter) it is STILL wrong today.<br />
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4. Life will never be perfect.<br />
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5. And its definitely not fair. (At least in our eyes) But there's so much more to this...<br />
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6. People have it way worse than I do -- way worse than I've ever had.<br />
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7. Way worse than you too!<br />
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8. If you can't share something with other "Christians" --then something just might be wrong.<br />
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9. And if the reason you are not sharing it is because you feel they will judge you, its probably because you already feel convicted of it. Might be time to rearrange our thinking...<br />
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10. Especially if its shared with "worldly" friends.<br />
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11. Never take advice from the world -- especially if its anything that goes against what you've always known to be right. They do not have your best interest in mind, nor what Christ probably has in mind.<br />
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12. Don't have your kids involved in 90% of worldly things and 10% church. <br />
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13. You make 1 (just one) compromise and its like a domino effect, (affect?) it all goes downhill from there and there's no way to pick up the pieces without starting all over from the very beginning again. And by that time you are so weary that you never begin again ... and all is lost. <br />
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14. Pray and seek God in ALL things. E.V.E.R.Y. S.I.N.G.L.E D.A.Y.<br />
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15. If you don't know what do, refer to No. 14 and then WAIT.<br />
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16. No matter how much you blame someone else -- and what they've done to make you do something. That is just so wrong. Had a recent conversation with hub about this -- sorry, he or she can't make me do anything. I do it because I want to. The blame starts with that image in the mirror. Mine and your own.<br />
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17. We all need to get off our self-righetous horses ...its not a pretty sight. Because if we don't -- when we fall and make NO mistake, we will fall -- it will be HARD.<br />
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18. God puts things in our life for a reason. Sometimes He just tests us -- and hopes we don't fail, but more often than not, we do.<br />
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19. Take time to enjoy life -- the simple things. Fresh air, sunshine and the company of family/friends.<br />
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20. Questions?? -- refer to No. 14, and then 15~ <br />
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21. I've heard people say that if they'd known how nice it is to be a grandparent, they'd have done that first. They are so right. <br />
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Pray and wait... <3Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-10855549952930961602011-04-05T08:47:00.000-05:002011-04-05T08:47:45.392-05:00Stand Up to Cancer / Fight Back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/I6L6gYIEISc?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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It's "that" time again -- PET Scans tomorrow bright and early!<br />
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I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me! In Jesus Name!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-18188931998175937642011-04-01T07:29:00.000-05:002011-04-01T07:29:24.772-05:00Meet Christian!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVUxkaNujGi0NvETowKTUKuVwUH91PR_c3Oa2DaCsZea46axtxnM8S0D8sMLXYjjrvCDBp2MSLdfphweCiyooSb_OZ4eKcBzUMUPIeuG-ZO28EqaNTev0fighc6UlQRlPdujCVA/s1600/Christian+Birth+Announcement+ed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVUxkaNujGi0NvETowKTUKuVwUH91PR_c3Oa2DaCsZea46axtxnM8S0D8sMLXYjjrvCDBp2MSLdfphweCiyooSb_OZ4eKcBzUMUPIeuG-ZO28EqaNTev0fighc6UlQRlPdujCVA/s640/Christian+Birth+Announcement+ed.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So thankful to the Lord for keeping them safe. Christian had some issues and had to stay in the NICU, was on oxygen and CPAP for a day but is now home with his mommy and daddy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And people are right, you should have grandchildren FIRST, so exciting. We're ALL already so much in love with this little guy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Our family will forever be increased by one. <br />
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I am truly in awe of this and so excited<br />
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and absolutely terrified ...<br />
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Please pray for Lexi and little Christian<br />
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Due to her medical condition -- its been a somewhat high risk pregnancy/delivery/baby!<br />
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God has had His hand on them thus far ... and Lexi was prayed for a few months back and God fell SO STRONG, you couldn't help but know He is in it.<br />
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Sometimes the flesh is a little weak .... Josh's faith is strong.<br />
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Arrival Date Scheduled for 21 March 2011<br />
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It is a planned delivery and she will have to stay .... its not a 24 hour kick you out kind of stay.<br />
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Please pray .... thank you....<br />
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love, michelleUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-12636380718090157652011-01-21T07:34:00.000-06:002011-01-21T07:34:35.899-06:00Green Chile Lime SoupI made this the other night, and it is SO GOOD. Of course I didn't have all the lime juice nor the cilantro, but I did have a can of Rotel with lime juice and I used that. I think it would have been just a bit better had I added more lime, but it was still great!!!<br />
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GO MAKE THIS! <br />
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<a href="http://picky-palate.com/2010/03/18/green-chili-chicken-and-lime-soup/">Green Chile Chicken and Lime Soup</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Green Chili Chicken and Lime Soup</strong></div>2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
1 onion, chopped<br />
4 cloves fresh or roasted garlic, minced (I used a jar of roasted garlic, it was phenomenal!)<br />
80 oz chicken broth, 2 1/2 cartons of the 32 oz<br />
10 oz can rotel tomatoes, mild<br />
7 oz can diced green chilies<br />
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts; cooked, shredded and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper<br />
2 1/2 Cups cooked rice of choice, I used basmati<br />
1/4 Cup fresh lime juice<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin<br />
Pinches of Kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper and Lawry’s Garlic Salt with Parsley to taste<br />
1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped<br />
Fresh diced avocados, drizzled with lime juice<br />
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />
Tortilla chips<br />
1. Place oil into a large dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onion for 5 minutes then add in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, tomtoes, green chilies, chicken breast, rice, lime juice and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes; taste and season according to your liking. Right before serving add chopped cilantro.<br />
2. Serve soup with fresh diced avocado, shredded cheese and crushed chips if desired. If you can handle the heat, squeeze some Siracha over top, yum!!<br />
10-12 servingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-32418952444922236792010-12-24T09:55:00.000-06:002010-12-24T09:55:57.320-06:00Merry Christmas to you!!Taking a short break from my usual Christmas Eve madness/rush in the kitchen to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Thanks for reading and praying ... thankful to reach the age of 45 tomorrow ... trying to make the most out of life.<br />
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Last week, my sister-n-law left this world leaving behind two children and a husband that loved her very much. A two year battle with cancer (I think uterine? -- in there anyway) We were battling at the same time, and sadly never got to know each other well - except in spirit. We were fighting the same fight -- struggling here a bit with just "all of it" -- but God has been gracious enough to grant me more time ... to Him be the glory.<br />
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I will share a story next week that my husband shared me with about his brother and his love. Get tissues ready! <br />
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Now without any small children in the house, Christmas is being established in a new way, having to share with in laws and such ... Stephen working Christmas Day this year -- if you know me I need a plan, still trying to figure out that one. A new grandbaby next Christmas will lighten things up a bit!! So excited!!<br />
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He even has a facebook page already (huge eyeroll) thanks to my son! Silly.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's our menu plan -- super easy this year, not going with the traditional big dinner on Christmas any more. Making things ahead that I only need to put in the oven / crockpot / or on the table!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u>Christmas Eve</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/chocolate-eclair-dessert/Detail.aspx">Chocolate Eclair Desser</a>t (low fat - its easy with this, sugar free too!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/chocolate-covered-cherry-cookies/">Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies</a> (Sarai' and Roy LOVE these!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.stephanieskitchen.com/2010/12/642/">Toffee Bars</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/2005/05/swedish-gingersnaps.html">Swedish Gingersnaps</a> Stephen loves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/sugar-cookie-bars-yum/">Sugar Cookie Bars</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://stolenmomentscooking.com/jam-thumbprint-cookies/">Jam Thumbprints</a> Lexi likes these</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Josh doesn't really have a favorite, he probably likes the fruit or apple salad the best... lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Much of these will be heading out the door with the kids when they go home too! Too tempting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/16404771">The Story of Jonah</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-56196738857345468762010-11-23T14:18:00.001-06:002010-11-23T14:29:29.442-06:00Thanksgiving MenuGoing to be about a dozen of us this year ... super excited. I loved growing up with our house filled to the brim with family. My kids missed out on that -- but now that they are older and have some family of their own, we are doing it big! Lexi's family will be joining us this year so that's wonderful. I hope it becomes a tradition for years to come .... and next year, Lord willing, we'll have a little guy to spoil and enjoy.<br />
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<a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/moms_roast_turkey/">Roast Turkey </a> (Lexi and I will both make one!)<br />
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Stuffing / Gravy -- the only stuffing I do is in a box, so they are doing that ...<br />
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<a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/bakedhamrecipes/Baked_Ham_Recipes.htm">Baked Ham </a><br />
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Sweet Potatoes (fresh sweet potatoes, with some brown sugar/spices)<br />
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Mashed Potatoes -- Lexi's Cooking <br />
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Green Bean Casserole -- Lexi / Mom Cooking<br />
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Cheesy Corn (Laura is bringing!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/pumpkin_dinner_rolls">Pumpkin Rolls</a> - Lexi requested these from me.<br />
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<a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cranberry_sauce/">Homemade Cranberry Sauce</a><br />
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Deviled Eggs -- Lexi's Mom<br />
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Cheese Ball / Crackers -- Lexi's Mom<br />
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Cream Cheese smothered in Raspberry Chipotle Sauce / Crackers<br />
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Veggie Tray -- Sarai!<br />
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Cherry Pie -- Lexi<br />
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Pumpkin Pie -- Lexi <br />
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Pecan Pie -- Me for Hub!<br />
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Vanilla Ice Cream - Lexi <br />
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Cheesecake / Lowfat -- Me!<br />
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Lofthouse Homemade Version Cookies -- I'll share if they were good!<br />
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Nana's Apple Salad -- always!<br />
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I pray that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and you don't have to spend it alone .... if so, you are more than welcome at our gathering!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-6076262149127488292010-11-23T04:48:00.000-06:002010-11-23T04:48:16.992-06:00People....are just amazing. They don't want anything to do with you or your family for the last, oh 20 years and then you are at fault.<br />
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(deep sigh)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-8829201189679287522010-11-01T08:30:00.000-05:002010-11-01T08:30:32.808-05:00Stand for You ..Another new recent favorite ... the Lord has been speaking to me through music much in the last few weeks. We were able to see him in concert a couple of weeks ago too! We have a few more to attend in the next two months. <br />
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Life has seemed to be a long, perpetual, continuous trial ... thankfully I have the Lord to depend on, not sure how people <em>do it</em> who have no faith, no hope ...<br />
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I've recently been done wrong (at least to me) by Christians. Ones who profess quite vocally ... the sad part? If I had not already had a walk with Jesus Christ, after recent events, I seriously doubt I would even desire to be one. What's worse, is that unbelievers have mentioned to me and asked me, how they can do that being a Christian. We're human -- we're not perfect. In a way now, I can "see" why some people are so turned off by "so-called Christians". Definitely doesn't mean we have take the blows time and time again ... you don't have to take abuse from people without sticking up for yourself. You just have to take care of it in the right way. Honesty is probably always best and bringing it out into the open...and letting them know. What they do with it from there, <em>is their problem</em>.<br />
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Lord have mercy on my soul -- if I ever have that type of impact on someone ... its made me more aware of every word spoken or action taken ... <br />
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Busy November -- hospital stay for Stephen, work trip to Texas, hopefully trip to Texas for wedding ... and lots of work due to losing two people in my section. Oh, and its <em><strong>that time</strong></em> of year again -- total PET Scan on 15 November ... sigh. In Jesus Name all will be clear. <br />
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Is this the end? <br />
Or only the beginning? <br />
The second chance <br />
You never thought you'd get <br />
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The question is <br />
Will you do something with it <br />
Or spend your days <br />
Lost in your regreat <br />
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This is the story of your life <br />
You decide <br />
How the rest is gonna read <br />
This is your chance between the lines <br />
To redefine what kind of legacy you leave <br />
This is the story of your life <br />
And it's a story worth telling <br />
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Breathe in deep <br />
Feel your heart still breathing <br />
Let's go see the reason you're alive <br />
Oh, you are here <br />
and love is up to something <br />
So take your fear <br />
and leave it all behind <br />
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This is the story of your life <br />
You decide <br />
How the rest is gonna read <br />
This is your chance between the lines <br />
To redefine what kind of legacy you leave <br />
This is the story of your life <br />
And it's a story worth telling <br />
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This is the joy <br />
And it's the pain <br />
And all the pages in between <br />
Your finest hour <br />
Your weakest moment <br />
It where you've been <br />
It's where you are <br />
It's where you're going <br />
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This is the story of your life <br />
You decide <br />
How the rest is gonna read <br />
This is your chance between the lines <br />
To redefine the kind of legacy you leave <br />
This is the story of your life <br />
Go tell the story of your life <br />
Cause it's a story worth telling <br />
It's worth telling <br />
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Is this the end? <br />
Or only the beginning?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-75708237801214476372010-10-26T14:54:00.002-05:002010-10-26T14:54:20.894-05:00How Would You Introduce Jesus to a Room full of People?<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WXmSHVoi7rI?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WXmSHVoi7rI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-66455280265576566222010-10-16T18:51:00.004-05:002010-10-16T18:51:40.694-05:00You Are Not Alone<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gpTbriK3Xdc?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gpTbriK3Xdc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />
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Kansas City been having something called "The Sound Movement" -- having a sound mind, body and spirit and have been giving concerts every week this month, we've been to 2 thus far -- Roy and I went to the first, Josh, Lexi, Sarai and I went to the 2nd -- in which this band played. I like this type of music, love the song.<br />
There was also a new group called Finding Favour -- and I wish now I grabbed the $5.00 CD -- I really enjoyed them. Rush of Fools also played -- which Josh liked. <br />
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Tonight -- <a href="http://www.switchfoot.com/">Switchfoot</a> is playing, but I gave my tickets to Stephen, since Roy had to work and Sarai was sick. I will admit not knowing much about them.<br />
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Next up is <a href="http://www.matthewwest.com/">Matthew West</a> and then <a href="http://www.tenthavenuenorth.com/">Tenth Avenue North</a>. Super excited, I love concerts and plays -- in person events like that. Did I mention how cheap the tickets were? That was the whole point -- it is an outreach to the community. Thursday's show are love offering only. Problem is I thought the shows were all on Thursdays -- well half of them are but the next two are not and Roy works. I really do not want to go alone -- Josh wants to go to Tenth Avenue North but what about Matthew West, wanna go? LOL I've got the tickets already. -0)<br />
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<a href="http://www.downhere.com/">Downhere </a>also has a great Christmas song called How Many Kings which they sang Thursday night -- went to get the CD at the Christian Book store today -- no luck. <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: #741b47; font-size: large;">It's that time of year again -- I'll be collecting and sending in a day or two after Christmas.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Lids must be pink. You can mail to my home.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">If you need postage reimbursment, let me know and <a href="mailto:colobleu@gmail.com">email</a> for address! </span></span><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Thank you!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-53638520795514044462010-10-01T12:52:00.000-05:002010-10-01T12:52:36.323-05:00Survivors by Matthew West<object height="265" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15065180&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15065180&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="265"></embed></object><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/15065180">Survivors by Matthew West (The Story Behind The Song)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3148354">emicmg</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We will be seeing Matthew West in concert on 23 October -- can't wait!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-47284145655576208372010-09-23T01:38:00.001-05:002010-09-23T01:38:00.320-05:00Happy Anniversary to Me!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><em><strong>One year .... truly by the grace of God ....</strong></em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Today is one of those days where I seriously wish I worked somewhere else. <br />
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Equal Rights -- that hasn't reach my office yet. <br />
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People don't seem to think that you can lie by ommission.<br />
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<strong>You know what's worse than criticizing someone? It's criticizing someone for the exact same things you are or were at fault with at some point in your life. </strong><br />
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Two sisters in our church just came back from a missions trip to Uganda -- one sister shared this with the church -- its profound.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Sacrifice isn't how much you give, </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">its how much you have left after you give!</span></strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-52283282259814302172010-08-30T12:28:00.000-05:002010-08-30T12:28:13.409-05:00Menu Plan Monday ... 30 August 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1uQhi_li2sfzyTpMJF6NLTcVfcyR5J-IC6hBuDRj2C0asfHRc1TGPAPEq0-1Rp4QnucLFI9PUcZckInEXwPazCPoMVrvyrQxLNlsXVKCv6QOrymSGtWzSQiBOzb1ZoA36xPCow/s1600/mpm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1uQhi_li2sfzyTpMJF6NLTcVfcyR5J-IC6hBuDRj2C0asfHRc1TGPAPEq0-1Rp4QnucLFI9PUcZckInEXwPazCPoMVrvyrQxLNlsXVKCv6QOrymSGtWzSQiBOzb1ZoA36xPCow/s320/mpm.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Cereal isn't going to cut it anymore, I don't like cereal for breakfast but I do not mind it for dinner.<br />
Rice Krispies with strawberries and skim milk=Yum!<br />
(Hub doesn't agree, but the boys never minded)<br />
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Would you believe school hasn't started for Leavenworth yet? School remodeling and building weren't completed on time ... 7 September is the day!<br />
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Here's some meals I can make/or want to make, but at least if I have options, its easier. Hub doesn't get home till 8pm and I can't eat that late.<br />
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Grilled Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potatoes<br />
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Salad and Veggies and Fruit (always on the plates now)<br />
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Grilled Turkey Sandwiches with Tomatoes (made this for hub last week, he really liked it. Of course it had bacon in his ... anything with bacon is good!) (Like a Panini, but I don't have one of those grills!)<br />
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<a href="http://crooksters.blogspot.com/2009/07/easier-chicken-spaghetti-recipe.html">Chicken Spaghetti</a> <br />
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Naan Pizza on the Grill (using Naan flat breads to make pizza on grill) Not sure about doing my own dough on there yet!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/vegetable_bean_soup_spinach">Vegetable Bean Soup with Spinach</a> (it is gets cold!)<br />
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<a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=247791">Lemon Pepper Tilapia</a><br />
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<a href="http://crooksters.blogspot.com/2009/01/menu-plan-monday.html">Hamburger Special</a> with Orzo (hub really likes this -- and has asked for it!)<br />
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I've been craving Buffalo Chicken .... so will probably make that one night. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-19606728225675901032010-08-12T00:45:00.000-05:002010-08-12T00:45:00.569-05:00Rest in Peace<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Elizabeth Ann</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">12 August 1921 - 18 February 2005</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Resting in Jesus</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Greatly Missed </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-54074222620331755592010-08-11T12:45:00.001-05:002010-08-11T16:24:16.770-05:00SilenceSometimes silence is a good thing. <br />
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I'm alive. I realized my blog is read but some who I would prefer did not read it. I knew this but when the times get tough or frustrating -- I normally let my feelings flow freely here as a release. <br />
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We are going to be grandparents! While a little earlier than anyone expected or planned -- God is in full control and always has been. I can already hear the judgers about it -- I guess they know God's plans better than He does....<br />
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Struggling a bit at work. To say it is no longer a joy to go to the office every day is an understatement.<br />
They have decided to make some changes -- all in the name of what, is beyond me. We'll see what comes next ...God always does things way better than we can anyway... we shall see.<br />
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Headed to see the surgeon shortly -- and I need to make a decision on that. I guess I could wait but I need a break from this place and wonder if it will be worth the pain ??? <br />
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Life is going on -- another new season of life .... but not a horrific one -- just changes. <br />
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Made some new friends.<br />
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Heading east in the fall for a visit with old and new friends -- and perhaps hitting the Pacific Northwest in the Spring. Something to look forward to .... then a new baby. I hope they keep it a secret, its more funner that way. <br />
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That baby is going to be SPOILED ROTTEN. Plus he/she will have a handful of grandmas. I know how to be a great grandma, I had a good example .... my mom.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-18121263382183317332010-07-29T07:27:00.000-05:002010-07-29T07:27:29.171-05:00The Power of your Name ...Alive ... struggling a bit both physically and spiritually and mentally.... <3<br />
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<div align="center">Hey Mom! Look what I brought home ..</div><div align="center"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l0ODz5xcBTV4WsHGajhEVqh84M-CokLRuslFDMvptzqI2lTAde_Ip6n6QMdZAk5_OcF8Gxx6AYH0Za3HT7yfuYnaSf8D7M6gorzN8hOS4_Vq0XGP54VcqLNe8r_Q2gUvYwr6/s1600-h/Photo+071001+005+ed.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117065956643110066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l0ODz5xcBTV4WsHGajhEVqh84M-CokLRuslFDMvptzqI2lTAde_Ip6n6QMdZAk5_OcF8Gxx6AYH0Za3HT7yfuYnaSf8D7M6gorzN8hOS4_Vq0XGP54VcqLNe8r_Q2gUvYwr6/s320/Photo+071001+005+ed.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /> </a><strong><span style="font-size: 85%;">Mini has grown up with cats -- she must think she is one!</span></strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>She's waiting at the Rainbow Bridge, reunited with her buddy Taco.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Josh is heartbroken over the loss of his beloved friend.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Drop a prayer or two for him, would ya?</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Took the towel off the couch that she laid on ... was doing fine until then. </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Missing them today.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stephen was right, life would be easier if your pets died after you ... <3 <3 <3</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Rest In Peace ... you were loved ... </strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-48390862582875701332010-05-14T09:58:00.000-05:002010-05-14T09:58:10.766-05:00Graduation Weekend!Hernandez Family -- we are all (Sarai, Kari ... Shane etc) trying to connect with you on facebook!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28875879.post-40973789995930960742010-05-06T10:25:00.000-05:002010-05-06T10:25:16.932-05:006 May 2010Thought I would take a moment to check in ... its been a rough few weeks. <br />
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Michelle needs some constant -- it's like its one new season of life after another this past year. <br />
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I go to the hospital on May 21st for a <a href="http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=PET">PET Scan</a>.<br />
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Believing and trusting God for it to be clear -- it's really all I have. Appreciate the prayers.<br />
I've started stressing already ... and I have over 15 days to go ... then I go see Dr. S on the 27th for results.<br />
(deep breath)<br />
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Stephen has been working almost every evening and hub doesn't get home till about 8pm. Needless to say the house has been VERY quiet. I'm adjusting. One of the main problems I have is meals ... no need for dinner that late. So, we'll see .... <br />
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Stephen has an appointment at KU on Tuesday morning, and then graduates on Saturday.<br />
So glad I don't have to deal with the whole high school thing anymore-- college is so different.<br />
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Might I add, please don't ask me "when I am having surgery" -- I am all too aware of what I lost -- it really doesn't bother me until someone asks me, which makes me think they are trying to "picture" what i don't have it or something triggers when looking at me. Please, just give me a small break. Please don't ask me how I am -- or how the cancer is -- I thought you believed God healed me. At least that's what you say one minute. <br />
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I think I need to move .... just to have people who don't know me. Oh, and my hair is LONG, its not been cut and just because it isn't as long as yours doesn't mean that I have done something wrong. Or I am not in the right according to "our standards" God knows that I never laid a scissor to my hair, never pulled it out ... but of course it had to come out. I'm sorry that the prayers were never answered regarding losing it, but I actually never lost all of it. I didn't want to lose my hair -- for many reasons -- and to be honest later on after losing it, I didn't want to deal with those who would judge me for the decisions we made.<br />
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You can't know what you would do unless you walk the same path and are faced with the very same decisions as someone. I can think all I want to about what I would do .... but unless I am faced with it, I don't know. <br />
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I seriously thought 'all the drama' was over -- I want to go on and live my life and do the very best for God that I can. I want to make my life count -- which was my prayer this morning. I am no hero, I am scared -- I'm a tad weary -- but my strength truly comes from Him.<br />
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Ok -- enough of that. Can they just give me a break?? Their words need to stop at their brain before they leave their mouth.<br />
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Let's go on and live life, live for the Lord and follow the paths He has for us...in harmony.<br />
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K ?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1