Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Back to work
Well, I'm back at work. It was good being back and getting caught up on everything yesterday. I have to prepare for my workshop on Monday that I'm presenting. I'll work on that today. I woke up early this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. Too much on my mind, I guess. Getting together with some friends later in the week, so I'm looking forward to that. Have to go to Baton Rouge this weekend to get school clothes for Lauren and Landon.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Mama's Bible
MAMA'S BIBLE
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors
and lawyers and prospered.
Some years later, they chatted after having dinner together. They
discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother Who
lived far away in another city.
The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
The second said, "I had a hundred thousand dollar theater built in the
house."
The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her."
The fourth said, "You know how Mamma loved reading the Bible and you
know she can't read anymore because she can't see very well. I met this
preacher who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Bible.
It took twenty preachers 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to
contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the church, but it was
worth it. Mamma just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot
will recite it."
The other brothers were impressed.
After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes.
She wrote:
"Milton, the house you built is so huge I live in only one room, but I
have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home; I have my groceries
delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good.
Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound, it could
hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing and
I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the
same."
"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a
little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you."
Luv Ya,
MAMA
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors
and lawyers and prospered.
Some years later, they chatted after having dinner together. They
discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother Who
lived far away in another city.
The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
The second said, "I had a hundred thousand dollar theater built in the
house."
The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her."
The fourth said, "You know how Mamma loved reading the Bible and you
know she can't read anymore because she can't see very well. I met this
preacher who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Bible.
It took twenty preachers 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to
contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the church, but it was
worth it. Mamma just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot
will recite it."
The other brothers were impressed.
After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes.
She wrote:
"Milton, the house you built is so huge I live in only one room, but I
have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home; I have my groceries
delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good.
Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound, it could
hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing and
I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the
same."
"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a
little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you."
Luv Ya,
MAMA
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Thought this was amusing...
Short editorial from Hays, KS . You gotta love these small town editors. Don't miss the last line. Its not to be found in the Newsweek, Time Magazine, NYT , LA Times, or Washington Post.
Spent the whole day so far working on the Ponchatoula High School Band website. Hubby's telling me what all we need to get for the car to get it going. I told him he needs to get a second job. I work two jobs, he should work two jobs too. Of course, he had one job with decent pay I wouldn't need to work a second job at all.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Money
I'm depressed today. There are so many things my family needs and can't afford. The main reason we can't afford things is because my husband won't get a decent paying job. Expenses have gone up so much and we can't keep up. I'm sick of it.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
A Song I Wrote
He was 18 and held his hard earned diploma in his hand
He was expected to know which road to take across this great big land
“I’m not sure what to do or where I should go.” His momma heard him say.
“Well, son, the best thing you can do, is go to the Lord and pray.”
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus,
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
He was 24 when he heard them say, “There’s nothing we can do.”
And they buried the baby the very next day. How can life be so cruel?
He knew he had to be strong for his wife, but his own pain made him cry.
Then finally one day he could look toward heaven and no longer question why.
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
He was 45 and felt the weight of the world upon his shoulders.
He was full of despair as he cried out, “I just want life to be over.”
Then images of his children flashed across his mind.
He fell to his knees and prayed to Jesus, “Lord help me through this time.”
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
Bridge
The Lord with get you through this life, with all its ups and down
Remember to go to him in prayer – he’ll always be around!
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
He was expected to know which road to take across this great big land
“I’m not sure what to do or where I should go.” His momma heard him say.
“Well, son, the best thing you can do, is go to the Lord and pray.”
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus,
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
He was 24 when he heard them say, “There’s nothing we can do.”
And they buried the baby the very next day. How can life be so cruel?
He knew he had to be strong for his wife, but his own pain made him cry.
Then finally one day he could look toward heaven and no longer question why.
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
He was 45 and felt the weight of the world upon his shoulders.
He was full of despair as he cried out, “I just want life to be over.”
Then images of his children flashed across his mind.
He fell to his knees and prayed to Jesus, “Lord help me through this time.”
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
Bridge
The Lord with get you through this life, with all its ups and down
Remember to go to him in prayer – he’ll always be around!
When life is crazy and you don’t know what to do
Turn to Jesus
He will carry you.
There’s no need for you to struggle on your own
Turn to Jesus
He will lead you home.
Monday, July 7, 2008
It's good to be home!
After two weeks being gone, it's great to be home. I miss the great meals, though. It stinks having to cook again. I slept till a little after 9 this morning. Didn't do much in the way of housework. Took Logan to the doctor to get established with my family doc - he decided he was done with the pediatrician! Then we went to see Wall-e. It was really cute!
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