Monthly Archives: March 2008

Good times at church


Posted by Sun T.

We made it in plenty of time to enjoy all the fun they had planned for the day. I was really surprised at how they went all out to make sure the kids had a memorable day. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera 2 years in a row *doh!*

Everything was scheduled out to a T. The kids were split into age groups for everything. There were presentations, the story of Easter, egg races, relay races, the egg hunt *of course*, food, a movie, and prizes. The only thing missing was a giant trampoline.

Taz found 15 eggs, I think…most of which had candy he is allergic to *doh!*. He also got a prize egg which meant he got a gift certificate for a free side order at KFC. He loves their mashed potatoes so I guess that will be his prize.

The church is a good size and they have a great kids program that lasts until they are 12 years old, then they switch over to youth group. I am excited to see what they have for tomorrow. We are going back and I am hoping that it cements the foundation that they laid today. I believe we may have found our church.

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Friday’s Feast # 184


Posted by Sun T.

Trying to get back to the way I used to blog, here is an oldie but a goodie. Friday’s Feast!

Appetizer

Given the choice, would you prefer to live in the country or in the city?

I am a country girl born and raised. I would definitely rather live in the country.

Soup

Who is the cutest kid you know?

My own, of course!

Salad

Fill in the blank: I couldn’t believe it when I heard ___________.

Patrick Swayze had cancer.

Main Course

If you could star in a commercial for one of your favorite products, which one would you want to advertise?

It would be for Ferrero Rocher and I would only want a lifetime supply of them as payment.

Dessert

What type(s) of vitamins and/or supplements do you take on a regular basis?

I try to continue to take Fish Oil on a regular basis, but I am pretty slackidaisical about that.

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Coffee, take me away


Posted by Sun T.

Homeschooling a headstrong 5 year old really takes the starch out of you. I might have to upgrade my coffee machine to one of the lower end espresso machines just to keep up. He is hard to talk to, because he only hears about a third of what I say. He has to be staring me in my eyes and actively listening or he doesn’t get it. He is so fidgety! It really depends on the day, though. The other day he was so focused all I had to do was tell him once and he knew what to do before I finshed speaking. It’s a challenge. I’m ready for my espresso now LOL


What are you doing?


Posted by Sun T.

I was going through my phone book looking up various forms of addiction treatment and recovery programs. Husband caught me.

“What are you doing?”

How do you answer that question? I mean, if I am doing research for myself, then it’s something I wouldn’t really want to talk about just yet. If it is for someone else, then I have to divulge the name of said person.

Actually, I was looking up mental recovery programs for people with mental illness like myself, just in case I have to call one someday. I want to know where to look. Sounds easy enough to tell someone, right?

Not if they are your husband.

I think he is worried now.


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busy!


Posted by Sun T.

OMG I have been so off the last few weeks. Maybe one day soon I will be back to something more normal and be able to blog like I want.

Husband just returned to work on extreme light duty today. He has a doctor appointment today and another Wednesday for a soft cast and an MRI on his ankle. He isn’t in as much pain as he was, but it is still a problem.

The kid moved up in his class, so now he has class 4 days a week instead of 3, which does not include the early Saturday class.

Between gas going up, the rent going up, and everything else going up …it’s going to be an interesting ride.


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OH I want this for my truck


Posted by Sun T.

I love the way my truck looks, but I wold really love to add one of these awesome looking bull bars to it. I think it would make it look way more sporty than it already does. Then there are tailight guards that make them look like stripes. I was also looking at a grill guard instead of a bull bar. I don’t know. This is all just wishful thinking. I don’t think we will be changing the truck any time soon. I love that thing just the way it is.

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Do you, REALLY?


Posted by Sun T.

When you said “I do” did you really understand what you were agreeing to do? Did you truly understand the implications of all the statements that were said? Some of the most common words spoken are these:

“Do you promise to love and cherish her/him, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her/him, for so long as you both shall live?”

Do you promise to love? Well, love is a choice. After all the fluttery butterfly feelings and sweet nothings in the ear, love is a choice every moment of every day. You have chosen to love this person no matter what… That discludes sex. Why? Sex fades, as does beauty. Love is not sex, no matter what many may think or say. When it all fades, when twilight has crept in…will you still be able to LOVE the other person?

Sickness could mean anything from the common cold to a debilitating disease to a coma. Could you seriously stick by someone who is unable to care for themself? Could you really take the time to dress, bathe, and feed them if the time came? What about sickness of the soul? Could you survive through that? Would you be able to pray your spouse through?

Poorer could mean anything from living paycheck to paycheck all the way down to homelessness. This could be related to the spirit, as well. When their self esteem is bankrupt or they are insecure, can you hold them up until they become strong again?

Let us not forget richer. Too many people get money and get divorced because they think they have found something better than the one who has stuck by them through it all.

Forsaking all others is not just about cheating. It’s about making the choice to put your family and their welfare first no matter what the circumstance. It means that they give up their friends if you need them more. It means you would do the same. It means that you would make sure that your family is okay before you take care of your other family (mother, brothers, sisters…etc).

As long as you both shall live could mean the next few seconds to the next hundred years. All this through the slings and arrows of life…whether there be tragedy or stress or supreme happiness. This is a doozie for the simple fact that it binds your spirits and souls nigh unto eternity.

This is why I said I would only get married ONE time, if I ever got married. I can only promise these things to one man. I can only be responsible for loving him, cherishing him, putting him above all others…(except God, of course). I can only be true and faithful to him. I can’t be running around putting everyone before him. I can’t be acting single and new when I have a family to take care of at home. I have to take care of home and family FIRST. And neither can he.

This is why it’s so important to know what it is that you are agreeing to before you stand in front of that judge or pastor, those witnesses, and God and say “I do”.

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