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May. 12, 2008
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Pinching Pennies!
As many of you know, my hubby is in Real Estate. Trust me when I tell you that things around here are pretty tight. We are pinching pennies wherever we can and I'm wanting to help my hubby with more than just working in our home office. I want to take the pressure off him as much as I can, so. . .
I've decided to start little shop on my website. I'm going to offer my organizer that I've designed (I use it every day and it works!), my beaded bible bookmarks, my crocheted baby items and other fun things that I make. I don't know how soon I'll have this up and running, but as soon as possible and I'll be announcing it here. I have been wanting to do this for a long time - my family and friends are always encouraging me to do this - and I'm going to do it! I'm excited but also a little scared. I guess that's the way it is with any new endeavor!
My Mother's Day was stupendous. We didn't really do anything and that was so lovely! My hubby cut me flowers from the garden and put them by my bedside so when I woke up, there they were. Wasn't that so sweet? He also wrote me a two page love letter. Now I ask you - what could be better than that. My youngest son made me a card and wrote such sweet things, it made me cry. My oldest son had a gift card for me from the local book/audio/video store. Fantastic! I ask you - could a woman be more blessed than me? I just don't think so. At church, we received a book and that was so nice, too. Just a lovely day all the way around.
I made wheat bread today, but was disappointed in the fact that it really didn't rise the way it should have. My boys called it "midget bread". LOL I think I'm going to add white flour to my recipe next time with the idea of giving the wheat flour more lightness so it will raise better. This bread is delicious, but very heavy. It will be good for toast in the morning with an egg on it, though. Not so good for sandwiches, however. More experimentation is in order!
Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!
God bless you ~ Julie |
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May. 11, 2008
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Happy Mother's Day!
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May. 2, 2008
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Am I going crazy or do I just act that way?
It's been totally insane here for the past few days. I'm helping with our "Women's Ministry Spring Fellowship" that will happen tomorrow from 9:00 - 4:00. I made the programs, made inserts for the programs, folded the programs and now have them neatly bundled in a box ready to go. I also redid my table at church that I run that has everything our little church does in the course of a week. It looks much nicer, but I have to tell ya, doing all this in 2 days was just crazy. Not my choice - just the way it happened. Tonight, I'm making new inserts for the Sunday bulletin for a members Bridal Shower. Oh, my.
My beautiful earrings arrived from Marsha's sisters today and they are gorgeous. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, go to Marsha's blog and see about her Birthday Bash she had last week. Then go here to Lele + Coco and see their beautiful creations! Really, you must have something for yourself - these earrings are just gorgeous!! Thank you again, Marsha, Lele and Coco!! I will treasure these earrings always!!!
I am SO ready for a vacation. I'm telling you - I'm just ready to chill somewhere for about 2 weeks or maybe 2 months. I can't remember the last time our family took a trip of any kind - even a camping trip. We are talking about it now and I'm thinking it may actually happen! Stay tuned. . . .
I'm actually going to share some homeschooling news. I know - when does that ever happen?! My son and I are doing
"Drive Thru History - America" right now and it's excellent!! If you've ever watched "Drive thru History" on TBN or one of the other Christian TV stations, you know how completely entertaining this show is, while still teaching us so much. We got a DVD with PDF files on it with the student book and teachers book, plus an actual book you can hold in your hands. The show is very good and makes history so compelling and fun. I highly recommend it!
Hubby is doing better. He has been having physical therapy and that's been helping him, plus the new pills for his digestion. I'm seeing some light at the end of this long, dark tunnel we've been in and I'm so glad he's in less pain. Thank you for asking about him and for all your prayers! They mean so much to us.
I need to get going and prepare for tomorrow. I am going to get there early, along with my sons who are doing the child care tomorrow.
God bless you ~ Julie
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Apr. 24, 2008
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Tribute to the Grandma's
I was over visiting Marsha and she was talking about her Grandma's. It made me start thinking of my wonderful Grandmother's and how much they both contributed to my life. They were very different in their personalities, but both had wonderful gifts and strengths that I try to emulate and remember.
This is a picture of my maternal Grandma Cleo
I totally credit her with giving me a true picture of who Jesus Christ is. She would spend an hour with me on Saturday's studying the bible and having me memorize scripture. At the time, I didn't appreciate the fact that this cut into my precious Saturday - a day off from school - but when I got older, I realized that this was such a gift and really blessed me beyond my imagination. She was a wonderful cook and baker and since she lived with us, we were the happy recipients of her yummy cooking. She also introduced me to a treat that I wouldn't possibly be able to handle now, but I thought it was the greatest thing when I was little. She would butter a piece of white bread and sprinkle it with sugar. I thought this was just the best! She also indulged my love of coffee by allowing me to drink out of her cup. She loved to tell about the time I was sipping away on her coffee and and I accidentally spilled it. I said, "Oh, oh Grandma! I spilled your half!!" I think I was all of 2 or 3 when this happened and I have no memory of it, but it's embedded in my memory from all the times she shared this story. She taught me how to crochet at the age of 4 and that has been something that has been a constant in my life. My Grandma was my advocate in a household that wasn't always sane or calm. She had the best common sense of anyone I've ever known and she loved the Lord with all her heart. She died when I was 11 and my life was never the same. She touched my life in so many ways and I'm so thankful for her in my life.
My paternal Grandma was full of spit and vinegar and didn't suffer fools gladly. This is a picture of my Grandma, Theresa Marguerite (don't you love that name?)
She was an absolutely wonderful cook and I am still striving to make a Thanksgiving dinner that would compare to hers. It's been over 30 years since I ate one of her dinners, and I can still remember the delicious food she always had. My Dad was her "baby" even though he was her oldest. She also doted on me and I remember my Dad and I loved Onion Dip and she would always, and I mean always, have that ready for us when ever we went to visit her. She also crocheted and made me a really cute granny square bag. She wasn't a grandma who cuddled or even hugged, but I knew she loved me and I felt proud that my mother thought I was so much like her. I admired my Grandma for being able to see through people and know what they were all about. She also had a crazy sense of humor and would lay out some real zingers. She also loved animals that way I do. Here is a picture of her with her beloved poodle, Buttons
She allowed her poodle to practically run the house and I knew that was much more normal than our house where no animals were allowed in on the carpet at all. Her little Buttons was a source of comfort to her in later years when she got breast cancer and was going through so much. She inspired me to get a poodle - the first thing I asked for right after getting married. I've never been without a poodle since.
Both my Grandma's were very strong ladies. They had both been through tremendous trials and could still smile and enjoy their families. I pray that I end up being half the women they were!
God bless you ~ Julie
Remember, Marsha is having her Birthday Bash this week! Be sure and go by and visit her. The information and link are below.
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Apr. 22, 2008
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Tuesday . . .
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Apr. 21, 2008
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Marsha's Having a Birthday Bash!
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Apr. 20, 2008
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Crazy week!
What a crazy week I had! I had so many appointments and seemed to never be home. I stayed home yesterday and that was such a blessing, I can't even describe it! I'm really a "home-body" and just love being in my home.
Tuesday, I went to my Endocrinologist. It was time for my yearly ultra-sound to see if there is any cancer in my lymph nodes from when I had thyroid cancer in 2005. My oldest son went with me and we both agree that we thought for sure the tech had found something. She kept going to this one area and highlighting it and saying "hmm" alot. I looked over at one point and saw a lymph node with white inside and though, "Well, this is it. I have cancer again." My doctor came in and looked at everything and did some scanning on his own and said everything looked great! He didn't see anything suspicious and the tech said she thought everything looked good, too. Okay . . .so what was all the stuff making my son and I think for sure the cancer was back? She was a different tech than I usually have and so I guess that's just her manner. In any case, I was never so glad to have the doctor come in and check himself and tell me there's not anything to be concerned about. In fact, I don't have to go back for a year! That's excellent news as I'm usually in there at least every 3 months. I'll only have to go if I need to adjust my meds or something like that. Praise God - no cancer!!
While I was in the city, I went to a counted cross stitch store I'd never been to. Oh my goodness!!!! There were so many wonderful samples on the walls and so many patterns, kits and books. I'm telling you - I was just totally confused!! I found some wonderful little patterns that have scripture on them and just love them. They will work up quickly, but the thread is a beautiful, hand dyed thread with variations in it that makes the piece really pretty. She had a couple of samples she had done and I fell in love with them. She told me that she loves to stitch things with the Word of God as they just reinforce it in her heart. I thought that was so true and am so excited about these new pieces. It's getting too warm for me to crochet much with yarn, so now I'll start working on my needlework again. I have several Christmas felt pieces I want to finish for this Christmas, too, so I'll have plenty to work on!
Thursday, we went across the mountain to the next litle town so my son could go to the Podiatrist. He's had a horrible, horrible in-grown toenail that needed to be taken care of. The doctor had absolutely no bedside manner and I give my son a lot of credit for not completely running from the room screaming. The doctor gave him a shot to numb the toe, but didn't numb the skin before jabbing him with that long needle. Then, the toe was numb, but not completely, when he started doing his thing. I don't think it exactly hurt my son, but he could feel everything and it was very uncomfortable for him. He had some pain that day and yesterday, but today it's feeling better. I hope we don't ever have to go to that doctor again!
I'm feeling rested, finally, and thank you all so much for your kind comments and prayers! They are working!!
Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday!
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Apr. 9, 2008
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Prayer Shawl
My dear friend and leader of our local homeschool group went through breast cancer surgery today. It was a total shock for her and I understand how she feels. Your whole life starts to revolve around the fact that you have cancer. I wanted her to know that I was praying for her and was thinking of her even when I wasn't able to be with her so I made her this
I made this using Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in the Boston Rose color (pink is her favorite color) and got the pattern here. It is SO soft and comforting and she loved it when I gave it to her. I actually made it while sitting in the hospital with my hubby this past week. Please keep Tricia in your prayers as she goes through all that she has to go through to eradicate this cancer.
Hubby is going to start some physical therapy tomorrow for his pain! Hallelujah! We are hoping this will start to reduce the pain he is having. It was a struggle to get our doctor to do anything, but after many phone calls and insistence on my part, he finally agreed to this. If there is something horribly wrong with that nerve in his arm, I'm sure they will catch it with the physical therapy and we can finally get something done with it.
Today we had a fun time at the bible study. Our last study of the book was last week, so this week we just sat around and ate all the food we all brought. We ate so much sugar, I'll be surprised if any of us really sleeps tonight! Of course, some of them could have been like me and came home afterward and went into a sugar coma and took a 2 hour nap! I don't think it was the sugar nearly as much as just my body still recovering from the stress that we all went through with my hubby being in the hospital - and continue to go through with his pain. Honestly, I'm exhausted. I feel I have no more strength mentally or physically. I know this feeling will pass, but it's difficult when I'm right in the middle of it. I've been a little very uptight the past few days, too, from feeling so tired and overwhelmed. I'll be glad when I'm feeling better - as I'm sure my family will, too! *LOL*
God bless you ~ Julie
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Apr. 5, 2008
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Bless you!!
Thank you so much for your sweet, precious comments and all your prayers over this past week for my hubby, David. It's been a rough week and it's still not over. Hubby is still in pain and I just don't know what to do about it any more.
We took him to an Osteopath yesterday at the recommendation of the doctor at the hospital. He was a very nice man and feels confident that he can help my hubby, but he also said it could get worse before it gets better. Not exactly the words my hubby wanted to hear. In fact, he must have blocked that out because when I mentioned it today, he didn't remember the doctor saying that at all. *sigh* The doctor gave him a prescription for Tylenol 3 and that didn't touch the pain at all. My hubby was up all night with pain again and finally fell asleep at about 4 this morning but only slept about 3 hours. I tried heat, cold, Ben Gay, Aleeve, you name it, but nothing has helped. In fact, the heat made it worse. We are praying for God's wisdom on this and I am again asking you for prayers regarding this. It's so hard to be in pain and it's hard because I don't know what to do for him anymore! Oh, that the Lord would just touch my hubby with His healing touch!!
It's almost like a hospital here. My oldest son has come down with what I think is that horrid flu again. My youngest had some symptoms yesterday, but seems to be fine today. It's making me a little crazy to think we could all get that again! You know, when hubby was in the hospital, two doors down they had someone that had a HUGE sign posted on the doorway that said it was a high contagious room and you had to talk to the nurse before entering the room. The picture showed that a person had to have gloves, mask and gown before entering. Okay, fine. But tell me, why was the door of this room WIDE OPEN?!! Now I'm wondering what this person had and if we were exposed to anything. Geesh!!
I'm just ranting now, so will sign off. Lack of sleep and foggy brain does that. I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday and I thank you again all so much for your prayers!! I really, really will be around to visit all of you as soon as I can!!
God bless you ~ Julie
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Apr. 2, 2008
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Update on hubby
Update, Thursday evening 4/3/08:
Hubby is home! They determined that this pain is not his heart and we are so Praising the Lord!! They think it may be a pinched nerve in his back that is giving him this horrible pain. They recommended a doctor that does gentle manipulation of the spine and we are praying that this will relieve this pain. He's still in pain, but it's such a relief to know that his heart is okay.
Thank you all so much for your prayers!! You were truly the Lords hands and feet during this for me and I'm so thankful to you all for your many prayers and sweet comments!! God bless you!!!
First, I want to thank those of you who commented on my last post with your encouragements and prayers. You don't know how much it means to me to know there are friends out there that care enough to pray and encourage me. What a total blessing you are!!!!
David is still in the hospital. They did a bunch of tests on him this morning starting at 8:00. They did, I think, 4 tests. He said a couple of them were difficult, but he's glad he had them done as he's hoping they will get to the bottom of this. The Cardiologist came in to see him this evening, but really had no new answers yet as all the results from the tests were not complete. They decided to keep him for another night and we don't know if he will get to come home tomorrow or not. They have him on Morphine and another pain medication and that at least helps him to rest. He has had wonderful nurses and nurses aides and that is such a blessing! The nurses make such a difference! Our church has once again rallied around us and that means so much to us, too. Oh, the blessings of God are there even in the midst of turmoil! He is such a wonderful and awesome God!!
I'm going to bed. I just wanted to make sure I posted an update so you would know what's going on here in our little world. Thank you again so much for your concern and prayers!! You are so special!
God bless you ~ Julie
P. S. I will be around to visit you all as soon as I can. I don't mean to be neglectful in my comments to you all. Please know I'm always thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers! |
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Apr. 2, 2008
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Prayer request
Just a quick note as I'm really, really tired. My hubby is in the hospital again. I took him to the emergency room this morning because he had chest pain all night. (I couldn't get him to go any sooner!) This is all very troubling as he had the triple by-pass in December, so they did a bunch of tests, but nothing conclusive yet. He was admitted to the hospital tonight and will stay at least until tomorrow. They plan on doing more tests unless his heart enzymes say something different.
Please keep him in your prayers. This is so hard on him and on our little family. Thank you so much!!
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Mar. 29, 2008
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Football!!
It's been another busy week here. We had to get a new freezer, which arrived on Tuesday while I was at my bible study. It's really big! I didn't realize it until I saw it in my house. It didn't look that big at Sears!  It's okay, though, because there's plenty of room for it and the great thing is it's frost free!! Oh - I just got so tired of my other freezer because I had to defrost it all the time and if I didn't do it right away, the freezer burn would ruin my food. It was also really unorganized because it was so small. This new freezer is completely organized and I'm going to totally impress you by telling you that I typed up a list of what is in my freezer, by category, so I know what I have! Are you properly impressed?!! I will just mark things off as I use them and add them as I need to. It's just wonderful!! My hubby was in such shock at my organization, he was speechless. I am still able to totally amaze him! LOL
We had a prayer night at church this past Wednesday night. It's something we're going to do every week. I must tell you, it was one of the most awesome things I've ever been involved with. The Spirit of God was so in that place and I came away from it totally blessed. It was a full hour of praying God's Word and we also sang a praise song at the beginning of the prayer and at the end. I'm so excited about this and I know it's going to bless our church and everyone involved.
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Mar. 22, 2008
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Happy Easter!!
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Mar. 19, 2008
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Visit My Website!
Just a reminder to visit my website JulieDanielson.com
I have a lot of inspiring homeschool articles there that will encourage you in your homeschooling journey. I also have a blog there that is different from this blog. If you do visit, please let me know by signing my guest book. Let me know what you think and if there's anything you would like to see there. I hope you will be blessed when you visit!
God bless you ~ Julie
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Mar. 19, 2008
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Bithday Week
My boys' birthdays were last week and it's really hard to believe that they are now 19 and 17. They both truly are young men now. For my oldest son's birthday, we went out for lunch at his favorite restaurant and then he opened presents and we played games. Both my boys like to play games so that's always one of their wishes to do on their birthday. It was a nice birthday!
My youngest son had his best friend over and we went out for his birthday, too. They all did archery even though it was rather cold out. They really wanted to play air-soft, but can you believe it - it snowed!! They did go to the park a couple of times through all this, but mostly stayed in and watched movies, played video games and board games. My youngest son is also really into the Lord of the Rings miniature game and so is his friend, so they did that, too. This LOTR game is really neat as they get the game pieces and have to put them together and paint them. It's really a hobby for my son as well as a game. You can see this game here. If you have sons, I can highly recommend this game for them to get involved in. They both had great birthdays and I know they will remember them for years to come.
We are recommitting ourselves in this household to our Lord, Jesus Christ. It's not that we ever stopped believing in Him, it's just that, quite honestly, we were getting lazy about our walk with Him. We are committing to pray together as a family every day and also for my husband and I to pray as a couple. I'm also trying very hard to do my bible study and devotionals every day. It's so easy to get involved in the laundry or whatever and keep putting God off. I am really, really going to commit myself to putting other things after God! More of Him and Less of Me!!
God bless you ~ Julie
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Mar. 13, 2008
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Computers, Husbands, and other such stuff
Okay, for those of you who love Norton AntiVirus, you may want to stop now and read no further. For those of you who don't like it or don't care, you may continue.
I am so horribly disgusted with Norton that I could scream and, actually, did! I finally got so upset with it tonight after days of problems, no email and other such nonsense, I uninstalled it and went back to my beloved McAfee, which I'm downloading as I type this. I was really happy with McAfee, but the price was more than Norton, so I went the cheap route and have paid for it ever since. However, when I went to the McAfee website tonight, they are having a fantastic deal and so I was able to get the program for our three computers for less than I paid for that horrible Norton at Costco. Never, never again will I not get McAfee!!
It's not worth the frustration and aggravation that my hubby and I go through!! It's especially upsetting to my hubby as his computer is his business and when he can't do things on there, it's not only frustrating, it affects business and we can't have that!
Speaking of business, I am now officially working in my husbands home office. I moved my computer in here and have a "new" desk where I will do all his paperwork. I'm very happy with how we arranged things and while there is still more organizing to do, it's very nice and we are both really happy to be working together again. I know it's going to help him, plus it's helping me to fill some of my time that used to be spent with my homeschooling. Now that my last son is in 11th grade, he doesn't need his Mom's help hardly at all. It's a blessing and a curse, if you know what I mean. 
I've been so excited at how the new ministry I'm doing at my church is going. I've had great feedback on it and I'm so glad to be able to serve the Lord in this way.
Oh, my! I know I've talked about this before, but I must tell you again about my bible study I'm doing with the ladies of my church. It's the Beth Moore, "Believing God" study.
Tuesday's teaching was SO powerful, I'm telling you, ladies, I just sat there and wept the whole time! This study is bringing me closer than ever to my Lord and is making me see how awesome it really is to BELIEVE GOD!! If you ever get a chance to do this study, DO IT! You'll be so blessed and enriched by it!!
Saturday is my youngest son's birthday! I can't believe he will be 17 years old! Now my children will be 17 and 19. Not exactly "children" anymore but young men. They are great, though, and this birthday is going to be a great one for him!!
I'll be posting pictures of the birthday boys soon!
God bless you ~ Julie
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Mar. 9, 2008
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Sunday Devotional
Isn't that a wonderful scripture? I have to say, it is absolutely one of my favorites! It's so reassuring that the Lord has plans for me that He himself planned out! He has plans that give me hope and a future! Wow! Just meditate on this scripture and you'll be amazed at the awesome blessings and mightiness of our Lord!! It's also so reassuring to me to know that God knows what He wanted for my life and is helping to live those plans out - whether I know it or not! Amazing! Praise you, Lord!!
It was a very, very busy week! Friday, my youngest son had his Viola lesson and then started up his Mandolin lessons again. He had taken Mandolin for a long time, but we stopped so he could concentrate on the Violin and Viola. He really missed his Mandolin lessons, though, so we went Friday. He will have these lessons every other week, which is a blessing to me as it won't be so hard on my pocket book and it will be easier for my son not having two lessons to practice for each week. He can spend a little less time on the Mandolin since he will have two weeks to practice. After we got home, I made a meal for my friend and one for us to put in the oven while we were at church today. My mother-in-law came over while I was preparing the meal and wanted to take us out to lunch. I suggested she just take all the guys as I needed to finish the meal. It was so very nice for them to go with her alone and it was so very, very nice for me to have the house for a few hours alone! I can't tell you how nice that was. I can't remember the last time I was in my home alone!
Yesterday, I didn't do to much. However, remember all that stuff my mother-in-law gave me from her china cabinet? Well, I went through all my things and got rid of what I didn't want anymore and got all the stuff she gave me into my china cabinet. What a chore! Both my son's volunteered to help me (they are so great!) so it wasn't as bad as if I had done it on my own. I'm so glad that is done. I was so afraid something would get broken in the boxes even though they were in a safe place. It's just good to know all of it is put away.
Church was good today. Our Pastor was out sick, so we had someone else give the sermon. He was good, but I missed our Pastor. The other problem is the audio in the church. They have a new person doing it and he has messed around with everything and now you can't hear what the person is saying very well. I actually went to him and said something, but he basically blew me off, even though several other's said something to him, too. Maybe if enough of us mention this, he'll do something about it. I was so glad I had the meal in the oven when we got home. I was able to relax this afternoon and that was so nice. I did go out and pick up my son's birthday cake. Can you believe it? He's going to be 19 years old tomorrow! Where did all the years go? I can't believe it. We are going to have a great celebration with him tomorrow.
God bless you ~ Julie
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Mar. 6, 2008
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Dentists and Fillings and Pain - Oh my!!
Well, I would love to tell you that I've been off having a great time this week and that's why you haven't heard from me, but no, I've been at the dentist twice this week and the Dermatalogist, too.!! I started having tooth pain over the weekend in a tooth that's bothered me before, so Monday morning, I called my dentist, who got me in that afternoon. He had to remove an old filling in one tooth and refill it. Such fun. Then he decided that the tooth behind it looked suspicious and wanted me back in today to do that tooth. Sure enough, there was a cavity under the filling. How in the world does that happen?! Oh yes, I just love going to the dentist. Yeah, right. This is a girl who hasn't had her teeth cleaned by the dentist since 1990!! (I know, that's just something you didn't want to know) I talked to them today and have decided I will go in for a thorough exam and a cleaning. I about dropped said teeth, though, when I asked how much a deep cleaning is. Are you sitting down? $749.00!!! I mean, really? I guess they do this cleaning where they numb you and go into the roots and clean. Bleah. I don't think I'll be doing this "deep cleaning" anytime soon. Who has that kind of money sitting around? Not me! They will just have to do the "standard cleaning" on this girl until my oil well comes in. I'm having to have these fillings redone because my childhood dentist was pretty bad. In fact, I would call him a quack. My sister has had to have a lot of her dental work redone, too, because this dentist we had as children just didn't know what he was doing. He scarred me for life and I'm still trying to get past my dentist phobia - as you can tell. Honestly, what really got me through these two dental appointments was my ipod. The first appointment, I listened to Fernando Ortega. I decided he wasn't loud enough or wild enough to keep me from thinking about the drill, so today, I listened to the music from "Saturday Night Fever". It worked beautifully. If you need dental work, I can highly recommend this music to drill by. LOL
After this morning's dental appointment, we all piled into the car for a 2 hour drive to my son's dental appointment. We wanted to get another opinion about his front tooth. Basically, the tooth is dying and we were trying to save it. The specialist today concurred with the other specialist that the tooth cannot be saved. He will have to have it pulled and a false tooth put it. It's unfortunate because it's his front tooth. My son is pretty okay with it, though, and just wants to get it fixed at this point. Tomorrow, I'll call his local dentist about starting the ball rolling about getting this done.
On a lighter note, when I went to the "big city" this afternoon, I didn't have time to go to my favorite yarn shop before they close at 7pm. However, we drove by there on our way out to the freeway. I noticed the lights were on and decided to stop and see if they were really open. They were!! She was having a class and I was able to go in and look at the books. She had a bunch of new ones and I found three I couldn't live without. It just made my day, let me tell ya!!
I'm exhausted, my tooth is hurting and I'm going to bed. I have to get up early to take younger son to his Viola lesson and then his Mandolin lesson. I am them going to make a dinner for my friend who is exhausted herself and just needs a break. I will go by my church and see if my Pastor needs any paperwork done, and then I'll come home and just pass out relax.
God bless you ~ Julie
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Feb. 29, 2008
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So totally blessed
I thought I would give you all a smile and post a picture of my precious - Sammy Joe. Isn't he a doll? We rescued him from the pound 4 years ago and he has been one of the best dogs we've ever had. He's a Parti Color Cocker Spaniel. He was such a mess when we brought him home. He had been horribly neglected (and we think abused), but with lots of love and kisses, he has blossomed into a wonderful friend. He loves to sit in the chairs with an afghan. When my hubby was recovering from his heart surgery, Sammy slept in bed with me. He wasn't too happy when hubby came back to bed, but he has a lovely bed we bought him at Costco a couple of years ago and I washed it (with Downey, of course) and he loves the smell of the Downey and went back to his bed without a peep. I just love that little guy.
My visit with my sister was so great. It always goes by way too fast, though. She had to go to work today, so they had to get back. They live 4 hours away so they left about 6 pm last night. We got to spend about 4 hours with them, though, and it was so wonderful. My sister is really my best friend and confident and I'm so thankful that she is not only my blood sister, but my sister in Christ as well. That, dear friends, makes all the difference!
Okay, are you ready for one of my "thrift store, yard sale find" stories? Oh good, 'cause here it goes! Hubby and I went out to breakfast together - just the two of us alone. *sigh* Just heavenly!! Anyway, afterwards, I said, "I wonder if there are any yard sales today?" He says (as I knew he would), "Well, we could go and see and go to a couple." So, we head out and follow a box to a yard sale. OH my - guess what I got? You'll never guess, so I'll tell you. I got a Precious Moments figurine for 50 CENTS!!! Yes, you read that right - 50 CENTS!!! I looked it up on the internet and it retails for $80.65!!! Can you believe that? Here's a picture of the figurine I got:
Isn't that cute? He has a paper he's holding that says, "Check yes or no". So, so cute! And did I mention it was only 50 CENTS???!!!
Speaking of Precious Moments, my sister brought me my Christmas gift because she didn't want to ship it and risk having it break. It's a Precious Moments Water globe with the nativity in it. I absolutely love it!! I think it's so special that she got me something for my collection. She's such a sweetheart! It's really, really pretty.
I'm so enjoying my Beth Moore study, "Experiencing God". It is a wonderful study. Of course, I haven't done a bad Beth Moore study yet. They make me grow and bring me closer to my Lord. I am so blessed to be in the group that I'm in at church, too. It's a great group of ladies and they so bless me every time I go. I am so totally blessed in so many way. I'm so thankful to God!
God bless you ~ Julie
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Feb. 28, 2008
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Preparing for company
 Yeah, right. I doubt my sister is even concerned with my drawers! It's just a compulsion, I guess. I'm exhausted all ready and it's only 6:30 am. I want to get done as early as possible, though, so I can relax before they arrive. The worst area is my homeschooling area, which is in my kitchen. It's really messy with books, papers and all that stuff. You know - you have the same stuff to deal with. I always think my house looks pretty good until I know someone is coming for a visit. Then I look at it with new eyes. The piles of books and papers that don't bother me or my family, suddenly look unorganized and messy. I try really hard to keep up, but honestly, we are a book loving family (especially me!) and if I find a used book that looks good, I buy it. Someday, I hope to have a real library in my home. Until that time, they are pretty much everywhere on every shelf available in every room.
Yesterday I went to get a new Agatha Christie book. My son loves her books (especially Hercule Poirot) and we always read the book together so we can discuss it. I didn't realize they had changed the names of some of her books. In very, very small print on the cover (which I didn't see until I got home), it says "formerly published as . . ." No wonder I had a horrible time finding the book that he is reading and the others he has. I had to end up going to Barnes and Nobles to find anything. Now I'm sure the other book store I go to probably had some but since they have different titles, I didn't find them. Why in the world do they do that? It's so confusing!!
Well, I'm sitting here staring at the papers, books, etc., that need to be dealt with so will sign off. Hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!!
God bless you ~ Julie
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I don't think we have another major doctor thing coming up any time soon, and I'm SO very thankful!!!
