So, I decided James and I would take a little trip to the Lincolnton Dog Pound today. It is about 5 minutes up the road and since I was headed in that direction, I thought why not? At the time, I thought I was strong enough to do this on my own. Of course, I broke out into tears while we were there looking. I am sure the two volunteers helping me probably thought I was from the looney ben. All the lady asked me was what size dog I was looking for and I completely lost it. Seeing all those cute little puppies just brought back more memories of my Gunnie Guns. Man how I miss him! The volunteers were nice though and handed me some tissue and of course asked what had happened. They told me they knew exactly how I felt. The one lady said she had a dog that actually helped save her and her family. The dog woke them up just in time for them to realize their house was on fire. She said she was so in love with that dog and so grateful that it literally broke her heart when she had to put it down.
Of course while James and I were there, I fell in love with this one dog. They don't yet have names because they are still pups, so I only know her as P4. She is a lab mix and let me tell you, she will have you wrapped the minute you catch a glimpse of her. She was very laid back and didn't bark like the other pups. The volunteer got her out for us and let James and I pet her. Man were we loving it! There was also another little cutey beside her in P3. He had the most adorable little face and the prettiest coat I have ever seen. He is a beagle mix and you could tell he had an up beat personality. Of course this lead me to ask how much there adoption fee is. I was surprised that it is only $85. I told the lady I would have some talking to do with the hubby first. I don't really know what prompted me to go to the dog pound, but the light on James' face was priceless. While we were there we also looked at some of the bigger doggies. There was one the volunteer was dying for us to see. She claimed this one had stole her heart and he was EXACTLY as she had described. He had a HUGE head and the face of a lab, but with a Weiner dog's body. He was so loving and probably would have licked both James and I hands off, if we would have let him. Next was this HUGE Great Dane, and boy was he a beast, but he too, was just the sweetest little thing. He was lovin the fact that James was interested in him. I asked the lady how much he ate and she proceeded to show me his dog bowl. HOLY is all I have to say! To James this guy probably looked like a horse! Man was he sweet though. James and I also paid the little kittens a visit. I am not a cat person by any means, but there was one that spoke to my heart. She just wanted someone to pet her. She would rub up against her crate and purr. It was a loud purr too. If I was a cat lover, I probably could see myself taking her in, but I would much rather have a doggie any day. She was pretty and sweet to say the least.
I think going there was good for the soul, even if I did cry. I think it's good to let your emotions out from time to time. One thing will always remain the same, I will forever miss my Gunnar. So, someday if we ever do decide to get another pup, no one will ever be able to take Gunnar's place, but I do know that I will love them with all my heart. The saying really is true, a dog is Man's Best Friend. P4, let me do some talking with Daddy and we will see what we can do!
Mi Familia
Jeremy, Dallas and James
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Marriage
I decided to Blog about marriage tonight, because well, honestly I am tired of hearing about and seeing so many celebrity breakups. Not only do I get tired of hearing and seeing the latest tabloids when it comes to celebrities, but I get tired of witnessing it in my everyday life as well. With all the divorce and affairs going on Hollywood likes to tell us that it's "The Norm", or it's "Free Love", but I've got news for you. There is no such thing as "Free Love" Everything comes at a cost. When my husband and I said I do, that was and is a commitment we made to each other and to our creator, God. This commitment is not just for now, but for forever. Not until our good looks expire, or we become ill, or bankrupt, but for FOREVER. I know forever is a concept hard for some people to grasp, so let me break it down for you. This doesn't mean one morning you wake up and say "Hey Man, I am so sick and tired of my wife nagging me all the time" "I think it's time to move on to the next bigger and better thing" No, Forever is something you must work on. I am not saying forever is by any means a piece of cake, but it can be accomplished. A marriage, is a lot like a job or a skill. The more you work at it, the better it gets with time.
I get so tired of hearing "well her husband treated her like crap, so I don't blame her for going out and having an affair" or "well they have been having problems for sometime now" There are no excuses! I am not saying one can't be forgiven for their actions, but when someone cheats, the damage has already been done. Like I said there is no such thing as "Free Love" everything comes at a cost. I think many times, people like to think the grass may be greener on the other side. The question is, as to what cost? I know so many people whether it be in past work relationships, or I heard it through a friend of a friend, who literally consider it normal to cheat. Like it is no big deal to them whatsoever. It's almost as if they are totally and completely oblivious to what might happen to them or their family members. "My husband will never find out" that is another one of my favorites. This literally disgusts me! If your marriage means absolutely nothing to you, then why did you bother to get married in the first place? Another thing that sickens me, are those people who are single and know they are messing around with a married man or woman. Why would you want to be the reason for heartache in someone's family? Especially those that are married and have kids. Try explaining it to them. All our actions have consequences. I give major props to those who have been in a situation like this and actually have the strength to work it out. How do you ever rebuild that trust? I have tried to put myself in their shoes, but ultimately my decision is always the same-How could I ever respect/trust that person ever again? I cannot even began to imagine my own husband, the man I love with all my heart, ever doing something like that. How can one throw away everything they have in just a matter of seconds? All I have to to say is you better be ready to pack up your bags and GET OUT! It had better been worth it!
All marriages have their ups and downs, but it is our actions that ultimately have an effect on everyone. For those of you reading this and have been the one cheated on, I am not saying you can't ever forgive and move on. I believe all marriages are worth fighting for. I just know for me, it would be very difficult. And for those of you reading this and are the ones cheating, then shame on you. I hope I did step on your toes and I pray that you realize how much heartache this can and will cause in the end. I pray that the people you are hurting are able to forgive and forget.
I get so tired of hearing "well her husband treated her like crap, so I don't blame her for going out and having an affair" or "well they have been having problems for sometime now" There are no excuses! I am not saying one can't be forgiven for their actions, but when someone cheats, the damage has already been done. Like I said there is no such thing as "Free Love" everything comes at a cost. I think many times, people like to think the grass may be greener on the other side. The question is, as to what cost? I know so many people whether it be in past work relationships, or I heard it through a friend of a friend, who literally consider it normal to cheat. Like it is no big deal to them whatsoever. It's almost as if they are totally and completely oblivious to what might happen to them or their family members. "My husband will never find out" that is another one of my favorites. This literally disgusts me! If your marriage means absolutely nothing to you, then why did you bother to get married in the first place? Another thing that sickens me, are those people who are single and know they are messing around with a married man or woman. Why would you want to be the reason for heartache in someone's family? Especially those that are married and have kids. Try explaining it to them. All our actions have consequences. I give major props to those who have been in a situation like this and actually have the strength to work it out. How do you ever rebuild that trust? I have tried to put myself in their shoes, but ultimately my decision is always the same-How could I ever respect/trust that person ever again? I cannot even began to imagine my own husband, the man I love with all my heart, ever doing something like that. How can one throw away everything they have in just a matter of seconds? All I have to to say is you better be ready to pack up your bags and GET OUT! It had better been worth it!
All marriages have their ups and downs, but it is our actions that ultimately have an effect on everyone. For those of you reading this and have been the one cheated on, I am not saying you can't ever forgive and move on. I believe all marriages are worth fighting for. I just know for me, it would be very difficult. And for those of you reading this and are the ones cheating, then shame on you. I hope I did step on your toes and I pray that you realize how much heartache this can and will cause in the end. I pray that the people you are hurting are able to forgive and forget.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Families Helping Families (106.9 The Lite)
I just wanted to make everyone aware of a great opportunity to show your love and support this Christmas season. The radio station, 106.9 The Lite, is helping to sponsor what they call "Families Helping Families" Basically you can make monetary donations, or you can call and find a family that you would like to help this Christmas Season. You can also pray, if you do not have the means to donate. For more information regarding Families Helping Families you may call the following:
Contact Ministries 423-926-0144 or Good Samaritan 423-928-0288
Families being helped are/have been homeless, and Youth Villages (Children/Teens abandoned by their parents)
You can also visit 106.9's website for more information regarding Families Helping Families and find out where/what the most needs are.
Monetary Donations can be made out to the following:
Contact Ministries
PO Box 1403
Johnson City, TN 37605
Contact Ministries 423-926-0144 or Good Samaritan 423-928-0288
Families being helped are/have been homeless, and Youth Villages (Children/Teens abandoned by their parents)
You can also visit 106.9's website for more information regarding Families Helping Families and find out where/what the most needs are.
Monetary Donations can be made out to the following:
Contact Ministries
PO Box 1403
Johnson City, TN 37605
Praying for Landon
Hello All,
Please see post below from Landon's Mom, Kristi and please join me in praying for God's healing and strength for he and his family.
Landon is a sixteen year old junior at North Lincoln High School. For the past two years he has had difficulty with recurring pneumonia. On November 24th of this year a tumor was discovered in his bronchial tube. It was believed he may have swallowed something and tissue grew around it, causing this tumor. He was set up for surgery on Thursday, December 2, 2010 to either remove the tumor or to get enough tissue for a biospy. This was to be an outpatient procedure if all went well.
They were able to remove what they believe was half of the tumor but during the procedure his bronchial began to swell and he was put on a ventilator and moved to ICU. The next morning the swelling had gone down and he was able to come off the ventilator and sent home later that day.
One week later on Thursday December 9, 2010 the doctor called with the news that Landon's biopsy showed typical carcinoid. A rare form of cancer not usually seen in teens. He stated it was 1 in a million. The treatment for this cancer is to remove all of it. This means he will have to lose his lower right lobe and possibly most of his middle.
We have several scans and doctors appts including going to Duke Medical Center next Thursday, December 23rd. It is our prayer that the scans all return normal and with surgery he will be able to be 100% cured. From what we have learned so far he should not need any form of treatment if it is all removed.
For those of you who know Landon well his hearts desire is football. He has played every year since middle school and was already hitting the gym one week after this past season ended.
With the removal of one or two lobes on his right side he will be faced with obstacles but with prayer, determination(which he has) and training he will be back on the field in August 2011.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Landon and please join us in praying for God to heal his body COMPLETELY of this rare form of cancer.
For those of you you would like to follow/pray for Landon, You may join the Group "Landon Bullock, Praying for A Healing Hand" on Facebook. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!
Please see post below from Landon's Mom, Kristi and please join me in praying for God's healing and strength for he and his family.
Landon is a sixteen year old junior at North Lincoln High School. For the past two years he has had difficulty with recurring pneumonia. On November 24th of this year a tumor was discovered in his bronchial tube. It was believed he may have swallowed something and tissue grew around it, causing this tumor. He was set up for surgery on Thursday, December 2, 2010 to either remove the tumor or to get enough tissue for a biospy. This was to be an outpatient procedure if all went well.
They were able to remove what they believe was half of the tumor but during the procedure his bronchial began to swell and he was put on a ventilator and moved to ICU. The next morning the swelling had gone down and he was able to come off the ventilator and sent home later that day.
One week later on Thursday December 9, 2010 the doctor called with the news that Landon's biopsy showed typical carcinoid. A rare form of cancer not usually seen in teens. He stated it was 1 in a million. The treatment for this cancer is to remove all of it. This means he will have to lose his lower right lobe and possibly most of his middle.
We have several scans and doctors appts including going to Duke Medical Center next Thursday, December 23rd. It is our prayer that the scans all return normal and with surgery he will be able to be 100% cured. From what we have learned so far he should not need any form of treatment if it is all removed.
For those of you who know Landon well his hearts desire is football. He has played every year since middle school and was already hitting the gym one week after this past season ended.
With the removal of one or two lobes on his right side he will be faced with obstacles but with prayer, determination(which he has) and training he will be back on the field in August 2011.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Landon and please join us in praying for God to heal his body COMPLETELY of this rare form of cancer.
For those of you you would like to follow/pray for Landon, You may join the Group "Landon Bullock, Praying for A Healing Hand" on Facebook. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!
Monday, December 6, 2010
3rd Annual Family Mountain Trip
As many of you know, every year at this time, My Mom, Dad, Jeremy, James and I all take our annual trip to Blowing Rock/Boone, NC so we can find our Christmas Tree. This year was a little different to say the least. The first year we all stayed in a Hotel in Blowing Rock and we literally froze our butts off. I was pregnant with James at the time, so when I say it was cold, it was cold! It was also snowing, which by the way, if you know me, you know I LOVE the snow. Last year My Uncle Dana and Aunt Karen let us stay in their Mountain House in Blowing Rock. It is so beautiful and of course it snowed! Yay! James' first snow experience! Can you say Photo Shoot?!?
This year, My Mom and Dad rented a cabin again in Blowing Rock and my whole family was able to go! I think we were all very excited, that we also knew that again this year there would most definitley be snow. The Forecasters in Charlotte where calling for at least 3-4 inches in the Mountains. That may not seem like a lot to you, but I will explain in a minute or two... Jeremy works a half day on Fridays, so we were the first to leave for the Mountains. Mom and Dad had given us the key, so we could go ahead and get things settled in and get the heat going. It only takes us about an hour to get to Blowing Rock from where we live, so we got all packed up and headed that way. The directions to the cabin we were staying at said to take 221 South and go exactly 10.1 miles. If you know me, you know that curvy mountain roads are not my thing, unless I am the one driving. Anyhow, we start to head up (or should I say down b/c it was South) up the Mountain. At first I thought, well this isn't so bad. Please also keep in mind that I had literally only had Doritos all day and I was starving. We go about 3 miles and here came the curvy roads alright. I recall the conversation...Jeremy looks at me and says "You alright"? Me-"Yeah I'm okay right now", five more miles up the road...Me "Jeremy I don't feel so good" Jeremy "Are you going to be sick'? Me "I don't know" I immediately cracked the window and praise God we reached the driveway when we did. Did I mention the driveway is about 1 mile long-all gravel. We finally spot the cabin, it is absolutely beautiful, but literally sits down in a hole. We pull into the main drive and start unloading. We check out the house, did I mention it is Beautiful? It had 3 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, a Basement, Two Decks...this was going to be a great mini get-a-away. I just know it!
After settling in, we call Chris, Nichole, Alli and Michelle to find out what there dinner plans are. They say they want to go to the Mellow Mushroom. At the time they were just right outside of Granite Falls, so we get back in the car and head down (or should I say up) the dreaded curvy road mountain again. I recall my conversation with God...Me "Dear God, please don't let me puke and please let us make it down/up the mountain safely. Amen" We arrive at the Mellow Mushroom and again call Nichole to find out where they are at. Thank goodness they were right behind us b/c I was about to starve! Mom and Dad were also right behind them. James and I go in and tell the Hostess (who completely ignored me) how many we have in our party. Hostess "That will be about a 20-25 minute wait" Me "That's okay"...so we wait. Finally we are seated upstairs. Yay...we can finally order some food. As we are being seated, we could tell it literally felt like a sana..it's must have been 90 degrees in there...let the sweating begin. Nichole then proceeds to make a party fowl by spilling her beer all over the table. Next was Alli's water and Nichole saying "I think this is a bad omen." The waitress comes and takes our food order and then proceeds to tell us it will be another 30-40 minute wait for our food. By the time we get our food, we could have drove to and from Blowing Rock twice. I didn't care though, I just wanted some food! Man was that pizza off the hook...or it could have been the fact that I was freaking STRAVING! As we leave, again Nichole makes a party fowl and spills her Beer again. This is just the beginning people!
Jeremy, Chris and Dad make there way downstairs to pay our bills....Rude Hostess steps in "The Line is over here." Chris "We are just trying to get out of the way" Michelle my lovely sister who is now also downstairs "BUTTHOLE" she made sure the hostess heard her. Thank God this was after we got our food and not before. We pay and leave. Now off to Food Lion to grab some groceries and back up/down the Mountain. Everyone else unloads and we all settle in. Here comes Alli with her purse and DVD's galore. She decides on Elf and in the Dvd goes. It is now way past James' bedtime, so off Jeremy and James go. I head upstairs a little later and both Jeremy and James are still awake. Did I mention Jeremy and I are planning on sleeping on a full size bed? Let the fun begin. 2:00 rolls around and I have to take a potty break, I look outside and there appears to be about an inch of snow already on the gorund. Yay! How EXCITING! I tip toe back to bed, I don't want to wake James up. Toss and Turn, yep, that is pretty much what the 3 of us did ALL Night. 5:30 rolls around and James wakes up-time to get in the bed with us. Finally after about 30 minutes of laying there I get up and decide to go sleep downstairs on the couch. Yes, Finally 2 hours of sleepy time!
Chris decided to cook all of us breakfast that morning. Yummy, we had a spread. Grits, Eggs and Bacon! I haven't had grits in years! After eating I head upstairs to get ready. I made a mental note that I need to take my antibotic. So, I take a shower and sure enough take my medicine. I am finally ready, so I head downstairs. Great...now I feel like I am going to pass out! Mom and a cold clothe to the rescue! Finally I start to feel better and it is now time to leave. Going to have a fun filled day of shopping while the guys head to the ASU game! NOT!!!!! Did I mention my Dad drove his camaro and it is now snowing again? Jeremy and I load up our car. Mom is riding with us. We have 2 wheel drive. Chris and his gang were in the other. Thank God he has 4 wheel drive. We make our way up the LONG gravel driveway very very sloooowly. At one point, we didn't think we were going to make it at all. Jeremy looks at me and says we may be getting our tree and leaving today. I didn't want to upset Mom, but how were we going to make it up that night, much less the next morning? The closer we get to town the more snow and fog. Mom agrees that her and Dad might have to park at the top of the drive that night and catch a ride with someone else back up and down the drive. Haha-yeah right...
We arrive at the Tanger Outlets to do some shopping-YES!!!! Jeremy again looks at me and says "why don't you stay here and I will have Chris drive me back up/down the mountain and I will go ahead and pack our things so we can leave after getting our tree". Me "okay, I guess" Thank God Jeremy decided to do this. The guys make it back and proceed to tell us that Chris and my Dad are going to have to do the same, as they cannot get the camaro out. It is literally stuck there! You could tell my Dad was not a happy camper, afterall that camaro is now his baby! The guys drop us off, so we can have lunch and so they can pack everthing up. Our weekend long vacation was now coming to a quick end! There would be no getting a Christmas Tree that day either. We all just wanted to leave and get out of this mess! I can at least say Lunch was very good and I got some cute pictures of James out in the Snow! I hate we had to leave early, but sometimes you gotta do, what you gotta do. Hopefully next years trip will last the whole weekend-yes we want snow, we just don't want to get stuck! I think Nichole saying "this is a bad omen" was a sign of things to come. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Jeremy and I almost got into an accident on the way home. The guy in front of us blew the driver shaft! What an adventerous weekend to say the Least! God was watching over us though and it will be one family trip that I will NEVER forget!
This year, My Mom and Dad rented a cabin again in Blowing Rock and my whole family was able to go! I think we were all very excited, that we also knew that again this year there would most definitley be snow. The Forecasters in Charlotte where calling for at least 3-4 inches in the Mountains. That may not seem like a lot to you, but I will explain in a minute or two... Jeremy works a half day on Fridays, so we were the first to leave for the Mountains. Mom and Dad had given us the key, so we could go ahead and get things settled in and get the heat going. It only takes us about an hour to get to Blowing Rock from where we live, so we got all packed up and headed that way. The directions to the cabin we were staying at said to take 221 South and go exactly 10.1 miles. If you know me, you know that curvy mountain roads are not my thing, unless I am the one driving. Anyhow, we start to head up (or should I say down b/c it was South) up the Mountain. At first I thought, well this isn't so bad. Please also keep in mind that I had literally only had Doritos all day and I was starving. We go about 3 miles and here came the curvy roads alright. I recall the conversation...Jeremy looks at me and says "You alright"? Me-"Yeah I'm okay right now", five more miles up the road...Me "Jeremy I don't feel so good" Jeremy "Are you going to be sick'? Me "I don't know" I immediately cracked the window and praise God we reached the driveway when we did. Did I mention the driveway is about 1 mile long-all gravel. We finally spot the cabin, it is absolutely beautiful, but literally sits down in a hole. We pull into the main drive and start unloading. We check out the house, did I mention it is Beautiful? It had 3 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, a Basement, Two Decks...this was going to be a great mini get-a-away. I just know it!
After settling in, we call Chris, Nichole, Alli and Michelle to find out what there dinner plans are. They say they want to go to the Mellow Mushroom. At the time they were just right outside of Granite Falls, so we get back in the car and head down (or should I say up) the dreaded curvy road mountain again. I recall my conversation with God...Me "Dear God, please don't let me puke and please let us make it down/up the mountain safely. Amen" We arrive at the Mellow Mushroom and again call Nichole to find out where they are at. Thank goodness they were right behind us b/c I was about to starve! Mom and Dad were also right behind them. James and I go in and tell the Hostess (who completely ignored me) how many we have in our party. Hostess "That will be about a 20-25 minute wait" Me "That's okay"...so we wait. Finally we are seated upstairs. Yay...we can finally order some food. As we are being seated, we could tell it literally felt like a sana..it's must have been 90 degrees in there...let the sweating begin. Nichole then proceeds to make a party fowl by spilling her beer all over the table. Next was Alli's water and Nichole saying "I think this is a bad omen." The waitress comes and takes our food order and then proceeds to tell us it will be another 30-40 minute wait for our food. By the time we get our food, we could have drove to and from Blowing Rock twice. I didn't care though, I just wanted some food! Man was that pizza off the hook...or it could have been the fact that I was freaking STRAVING! As we leave, again Nichole makes a party fowl and spills her Beer again. This is just the beginning people!
Jeremy, Chris and Dad make there way downstairs to pay our bills....Rude Hostess steps in "The Line is over here." Chris "We are just trying to get out of the way" Michelle my lovely sister who is now also downstairs "BUTTHOLE" she made sure the hostess heard her. Thank God this was after we got our food and not before. We pay and leave. Now off to Food Lion to grab some groceries and back up/down the Mountain. Everyone else unloads and we all settle in. Here comes Alli with her purse and DVD's galore. She decides on Elf and in the Dvd goes. It is now way past James' bedtime, so off Jeremy and James go. I head upstairs a little later and both Jeremy and James are still awake. Did I mention Jeremy and I are planning on sleeping on a full size bed? Let the fun begin. 2:00 rolls around and I have to take a potty break, I look outside and there appears to be about an inch of snow already on the gorund. Yay! How EXCITING! I tip toe back to bed, I don't want to wake James up. Toss and Turn, yep, that is pretty much what the 3 of us did ALL Night. 5:30 rolls around and James wakes up-time to get in the bed with us. Finally after about 30 minutes of laying there I get up and decide to go sleep downstairs on the couch. Yes, Finally 2 hours of sleepy time!
Chris decided to cook all of us breakfast that morning. Yummy, we had a spread. Grits, Eggs and Bacon! I haven't had grits in years! After eating I head upstairs to get ready. I made a mental note that I need to take my antibotic. So, I take a shower and sure enough take my medicine. I am finally ready, so I head downstairs. Great...now I feel like I am going to pass out! Mom and a cold clothe to the rescue! Finally I start to feel better and it is now time to leave. Going to have a fun filled day of shopping while the guys head to the ASU game! NOT!!!!! Did I mention my Dad drove his camaro and it is now snowing again? Jeremy and I load up our car. Mom is riding with us. We have 2 wheel drive. Chris and his gang were in the other. Thank God he has 4 wheel drive. We make our way up the LONG gravel driveway very very sloooowly. At one point, we didn't think we were going to make it at all. Jeremy looks at me and says we may be getting our tree and leaving today. I didn't want to upset Mom, but how were we going to make it up that night, much less the next morning? The closer we get to town the more snow and fog. Mom agrees that her and Dad might have to park at the top of the drive that night and catch a ride with someone else back up and down the drive. Haha-yeah right...
We arrive at the Tanger Outlets to do some shopping-YES!!!! Jeremy again looks at me and says "why don't you stay here and I will have Chris drive me back up/down the mountain and I will go ahead and pack our things so we can leave after getting our tree". Me "okay, I guess" Thank God Jeremy decided to do this. The guys make it back and proceed to tell us that Chris and my Dad are going to have to do the same, as they cannot get the camaro out. It is literally stuck there! You could tell my Dad was not a happy camper, afterall that camaro is now his baby! The guys drop us off, so we can have lunch and so they can pack everthing up. Our weekend long vacation was now coming to a quick end! There would be no getting a Christmas Tree that day either. We all just wanted to leave and get out of this mess! I can at least say Lunch was very good and I got some cute pictures of James out in the Snow! I hate we had to leave early, but sometimes you gotta do, what you gotta do. Hopefully next years trip will last the whole weekend-yes we want snow, we just don't want to get stuck! I think Nichole saying "this is a bad omen" was a sign of things to come. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Jeremy and I almost got into an accident on the way home. The guy in front of us blew the driver shaft! What an adventerous weekend to say the Least! God was watching over us though and it will be one family trip that I will NEVER forget!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
This One's for you H-Dub!
Okay, so let me take you back to the first time I met my CrAzY friend, Miss Heather Love. I first met Heather, at Financial Independence Group, when she joined our contracting team. This was in September of 2006. I had been working there for a little over 5 months when we first met. Heather was by no means shy and I could tell this would be the start of a beautiful friendship. Just like at any normal job, there is a process of training. I think this lasted for about two weeks, maybe a little shorter, as Heather caught onto things quite fast (Praise God). Contracting was/is known for there hire turn around when it comes to employees. So when they hired Heather, someone knew what they were doing. I first got to know Heather when I invited her and her boyfriend, Mike out to dinner with my Husband, Jeremy and I. We decided on Cheeseburger in Paradise in Huntersville, NC. I think both Heather and Mike learned A LOT about me that night. A little bit too much in fact, but we won't even go there. Needless to say, we all hit it off.
I have had so many good and crazy times with Heather, that is hard for me to recall them all, but I will start with a few good stories. Be prepared to laugh. I know I am! I stated earlier that Heather is by no means shy and when I say that, I really mean it. I think she would talk to anyone. Heather is very upbeat and if she is ever down in the dumps, that's when you know something is really wrong. I swear the girl talks sometimes, just so she can hear her own voice. I am sure she, well actually I know she got in trouble alot for talking in school, and well at work too.
Let's start with what Heather likes to call the "Mr. Frosty Dance" Jeremy and I both got to watch this at the Bowling Alley one night...oh and I got to preview at work many times. Basically, you put both your hands on your hips and slowly whirl around. Almost as if you were going to twirl a hula hoop. When asked why this is called the "Mr. Frosty Dance" Heather will simply explain the following. Number 1-Have you ever been to Wendy's? Typically everyone answers yes. Number 2-You've ordered a frosty right? Again typically the answer is yes. Number 3-well you know how the frosty comes out of the machine and it looks like it's twisted/dancing? Typical Answer...Ummmm Yeah. Heather-well that is why it's called the "Mr. Frosty Dance" Thanks again H-Dub for helping to clear that up.
Moving on...Heather is from NY, so me, being a true southern girl, she likes to pick on the way I say things. One day in particular though, I overheard Heather talking to someone on the phone about an Elementary School experience. No big deal right? (Buzzer Sound Effect Here) Heather says Elementary like this Elle-ah-men-tarry. Us southerners say El-la-men-ter-re. Needless to say, Heather has and will be picked on about this ever since.
Being friends with Heather, I have also come to know that she sometimes has trouble walking. Not just walking in heels, but flat out walking, whether she be bare foot, has on sneakers, or heels, the girl simply cannot walk without falling somewhere. I don't know how many times my pants almost got pulled down in the stairwell at FIG b/c of course, her natural reaction was to grab me as she was falling. Whether it be granny panties or I could have been thongy it up for the day, my butt was going to be exposed. Heather has not only fallen up and down the stairwell, but in the halls of FIG, outside the building at FIG and in the Kitchen at FIG. I believe Karl was a witness or was it Josh to the incident in the kicthen? One would think there was something slippery in the floor, but nope. That's Heather for you. I guess I can't really talk much though. I recall going to lunch with H-Dub at McAalister's Deli. I had on high heels, a red skirt and white top. At the time Heather was driving her jeep cheerokee and as usual there were no close parking spots. Heather had to park literally right up against the curb. As I am getting out of the vehicle I say "Now watch me fall" Did I mention that Heather is right at 5 feet " tall? Sure enough, Heather and I both get out of the car and whoosh, there I go. Heather is yelling "Dallas where did you go?" She couldn't see me. She comes around the corner and there I am laying there on the curb. I stand up and blood is pouring down my right leg. I literally cut it open from my hip all the way down to my ankle. Heather was rolling on the floor laughing. I am sure everyone thought we were complete idiots. I guess that was my pay back for all those times I made fun of Heather not being able to walk straight. Contracting has had there share of laughs with people busting there butts. (Clearing Throat Sound Effect Here) Robin???
Now lets see, what else??? Oh yeah, let's talk about the shred it bin. FIG has Shred It Bins in Place around the office, so that vital information cannot be used/stolen. Contracting always loved to take pictures and somehow the Shred It Bin located in Contracting always seemed to make it's way in our pictures. This one day in particular, Whitney was taking pictures for both Heather and I. Heather looks at me and says "Why don't you just hop up on that bad boy so Whit can take our picture? Me "I don't think that's such a good idea" Heather "Ohh sure, it will be fine." Me "ummm, no seriously I don't think that's a good idea" Needless to say, Peer Pressure got the best of me. So instead of easily tyring to pull myself up on top of the shred it bin, I decided to jump. If I could describe the look on Whitney's face and what happened next everyone would pee there pants. I thought I had gone through the wall, but thank God, I had just cracked the top of the Shred It Bin. Contracting laughed about this for days/months to come. What made it even better is when someone would come by and say "What happpened to the Shred It Bin?" I believe Justin Edwards was the first to notice. We immediately burst into laughter and Justin is looking at us like...okay.
These are just a few good times that I have had with Heather. Trust me there are many more to tell, but these by far top them all. Heather girl, you are crazy and if there is one person in this world that can always make me laugh, it is definitley you! I love you girl and wouldn't trade our friendship for anything in the world! You ROCK! Here's some lines for you...
Sllllluuurrrp
What you want? Baby I got it!
Is that Tree made of wood?
If I get any closer
... (dot dot dot)
Uhhh Gus Gus
Are you FREAKIN KIDDING ME?
Your kidding me right?
Arrrrrgggh
Love Ya Babe-Mean it!
I have had so many good and crazy times with Heather, that is hard for me to recall them all, but I will start with a few good stories. Be prepared to laugh. I know I am! I stated earlier that Heather is by no means shy and when I say that, I really mean it. I think she would talk to anyone. Heather is very upbeat and if she is ever down in the dumps, that's when you know something is really wrong. I swear the girl talks sometimes, just so she can hear her own voice. I am sure she, well actually I know she got in trouble alot for talking in school, and well at work too.
Let's start with what Heather likes to call the "Mr. Frosty Dance" Jeremy and I both got to watch this at the Bowling Alley one night...oh and I got to preview at work many times. Basically, you put both your hands on your hips and slowly whirl around. Almost as if you were going to twirl a hula hoop. When asked why this is called the "Mr. Frosty Dance" Heather will simply explain the following. Number 1-Have you ever been to Wendy's? Typically everyone answers yes. Number 2-You've ordered a frosty right? Again typically the answer is yes. Number 3-well you know how the frosty comes out of the machine and it looks like it's twisted/dancing? Typical Answer...Ummmm Yeah. Heather-well that is why it's called the "Mr. Frosty Dance" Thanks again H-Dub for helping to clear that up.
Moving on...Heather is from NY, so me, being a true southern girl, she likes to pick on the way I say things. One day in particular though, I overheard Heather talking to someone on the phone about an Elementary School experience. No big deal right? (Buzzer Sound Effect Here) Heather says Elementary like this Elle-ah-men-tarry. Us southerners say El-la-men-ter-re. Needless to say, Heather has and will be picked on about this ever since.
Being friends with Heather, I have also come to know that she sometimes has trouble walking. Not just walking in heels, but flat out walking, whether she be bare foot, has on sneakers, or heels, the girl simply cannot walk without falling somewhere. I don't know how many times my pants almost got pulled down in the stairwell at FIG b/c of course, her natural reaction was to grab me as she was falling. Whether it be granny panties or I could have been thongy it up for the day, my butt was going to be exposed. Heather has not only fallen up and down the stairwell, but in the halls of FIG, outside the building at FIG and in the Kitchen at FIG. I believe Karl was a witness or was it Josh to the incident in the kicthen? One would think there was something slippery in the floor, but nope. That's Heather for you. I guess I can't really talk much though. I recall going to lunch with H-Dub at McAalister's Deli. I had on high heels, a red skirt and white top. At the time Heather was driving her jeep cheerokee and as usual there were no close parking spots. Heather had to park literally right up against the curb. As I am getting out of the vehicle I say "Now watch me fall" Did I mention that Heather is right at 5 feet " tall? Sure enough, Heather and I both get out of the car and whoosh, there I go. Heather is yelling "Dallas where did you go?" She couldn't see me. She comes around the corner and there I am laying there on the curb. I stand up and blood is pouring down my right leg. I literally cut it open from my hip all the way down to my ankle. Heather was rolling on the floor laughing. I am sure everyone thought we were complete idiots. I guess that was my pay back for all those times I made fun of Heather not being able to walk straight. Contracting has had there share of laughs with people busting there butts. (Clearing Throat Sound Effect Here) Robin???
Now lets see, what else??? Oh yeah, let's talk about the shred it bin. FIG has Shred It Bins in Place around the office, so that vital information cannot be used/stolen. Contracting always loved to take pictures and somehow the Shred It Bin located in Contracting always seemed to make it's way in our pictures. This one day in particular, Whitney was taking pictures for both Heather and I. Heather looks at me and says "Why don't you just hop up on that bad boy so Whit can take our picture? Me "I don't think that's such a good idea" Heather "Ohh sure, it will be fine." Me "ummm, no seriously I don't think that's a good idea" Needless to say, Peer Pressure got the best of me. So instead of easily tyring to pull myself up on top of the shred it bin, I decided to jump. If I could describe the look on Whitney's face and what happened next everyone would pee there pants. I thought I had gone through the wall, but thank God, I had just cracked the top of the Shred It Bin. Contracting laughed about this for days/months to come. What made it even better is when someone would come by and say "What happpened to the Shred It Bin?" I believe Justin Edwards was the first to notice. We immediately burst into laughter and Justin is looking at us like...okay.
These are just a few good times that I have had with Heather. Trust me there are many more to tell, but these by far top them all. Heather girl, you are crazy and if there is one person in this world that can always make me laugh, it is definitley you! I love you girl and wouldn't trade our friendship for anything in the world! You ROCK! Here's some lines for you...
Sllllluuurrrp
What you want? Baby I got it!
Is that Tree made of wood?
If I get any closer
... (dot dot dot)
Uhhh Gus Gus
Are you FREAKIN KIDDING ME?
Your kidding me right?
Arrrrrgggh
Love Ya Babe-Mean it!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The Latest News On Baby Izzy
I just wanted to update everyone in regards to little baby Israel. As of an email I received on Tuesday 11/30/10, baby Izzy is preparing go home Thursday with his Mom and Dad. He has passed a car seat test, meaning he is able to sit and breathe without suffocation. At home, a nurse will be with him 16 hours a day. Izzy will also be starting speech therapy and with that they will also study and evaluate his swallowing capabilities. He is still having trouble clearing secretions and the nurses are having to suction daily. I want to thank everyone for the continued support and prayers. I know many have emailed asking for the lastest update. What a Christmas Miracle this truly is! Please continue to pray for baby Israel and his family! Thanks and God Bless!
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