Negatitivity

It feels so good to get the negativity out of your life. Have you ever had a certain person that no matter what never had anything good to say, never anything positive? All they wanted to do was talk about others and gossip? It was always all about them and what they had,were doing and never cared on how it hurt anyone else..but they were always going to get what the wanted.

I had one in my life and finally enough was enough and I have pulled all forms of contact from them. The probably havent even realized it yet, but I feel like I have had ten tons lifted off of me. I will still pray for them every night and I hope one day the relationship can change, but for now I need to do this.

What a beautiful weekend!!

We've gotten quite a bit accomplished this weekend. Got the boys some tee ball & baseball gear. That starts this week. Practice on Mondays & Wednesdays for now, may go to another night as well. WHew! Hubby has fire class on Mondays and Thursdays so I will be solo a few nights.

I wish this beautiful weather would go ahead and stay for a while!I'm loving it!It makes me want to go start digging in the ground planting some flowers and laying by the pool!

Louder than Words

So as I've said on here plenty of times, I have a true passion to work with Special Needs children.



So while browsing the county library I see two books that just jump right out at me.



Jenny McCarthy's Louder than Words and the sequel..Mother Warriors..both are about her son that has Autism.



I know you are all thinking, A Jenny book? What? The playboy model, crazy blonde? She wrote a good book?



They both are amazing!!



For real, i had laughed, I have cried, i've been mad along with her. Its an amazing story and I admire all the moms out there with Special Needs children.



I have a wonderful bestest friend whose son has Down Syndrome and everyday holds new and more difficult struggles for them. Everyday is a new battle, some battles will never be won and more are only just beginning. But one thing is for sure, these children are wonderful. They are God's gifts to us. They are the brightest eyed and biggest smiles you will ever see. They can melt the toughest mans heart with just a little smile.



I admire Jenny for writing this story of her son and her life, it may not be pretty at times, it may be hard to stomach..but this is what so many moms and dads are going through on a daily basis. Something should be done..Why is it so hard for these children to get the access to the help they need?? So many of these parents dont know who or where to turn to!



Like Jenny stated, the pediatrician or the neurologists dont say, "Maam, your son has autism, or celebral palsy, or downs...I'm sorry. Now, here is your map. You are here, you need to be here". Noone does this.. You are left on your own. To hope you connect with someone that lives a like sorta like yours. To hope they have any experience.



This is why I have such a strong passion to work with Special Needs. They need an advocate. They need someone for the parents. I pray daily that something will be done to help these parents find a way to help their beautiful children.



*If God brings you TO it, He will bring you THROUGH it**

Tuesday..

Well this morning was a 2-hour delay! Whoop! Had a pretty little bit of snow fall yesterday & we got a much needed long weekend! But this morning brought Little C having a stomach bug. It seems so far that he's the only one.

I've been branching out on my blogs I have been following and reading and found a few local women with some wonderful blogs about their faith and their journeys with God. I find it so uplifting. I just wish we could all find more time to blog. Its a great stress relief and a way to keep others in touch with us. (speaking of which, I'm debating debuting my blog to some *gasp* family members). I really don't have anything super personal on here yet and so I think they might enjoying reading. Who knows.



I ran across my favorite most Bible verse the other day & it has been engraved in my mind ever since:

Philippians 2:13 “For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.”

This verse really hits home to me. For so long, like 5 years now, i had no clue where I was supposed to be, what i was supposed to be doing and didn't know how to go about finding it. One day I was offered a wonderful, soon to be life changing job. I was asked to be the media center assistant at the elementary school my kids attend. I thought, shoot, anyone can shelve some books. Sounds like easy money to me & working around my kids schedule! Awesome! Right on!

Little did i know, I was going to fall in love with those little kids. They are so wonderful.

Well, my position ended with summer and I wasn't eligible due to lack of schooling to be re-hired. One of those quirky school system things. (Who knows) . But our principal found me something, but not before lots of stressing, praying, wondering and more stress!! She also encouraged me to pursue school. What?? This mom of two doesn't have time, much less trying to make a smidgen of money and take care of an awesome husband and house. No way! Well little did I know the perfect school for me landed in my lap. I had searched and searched for a school to do from home that was legitimate and accommodating to my schedule. I was ready to give up and out of the blue I was told to look at one. This was a Friday afternoon and classes started the following Tuesday. Girl, you better get your act together and hurry! Just when i was ready to lose faith, God put me where I was supposed to be! And I've never been happier.

Sure, school stresses me some and is very time consuming, but it will be well worth it in the end. He WILL put us where he wants us to be. We work for HIM and he has a plan for US!

Night, All!!

Cleaning out..

Spring cleaning must be hitting early! Or maybe its just the fact I have lost a smidge of weight?? Either way, I like it!

I'm home today with the littlest boy. He has a stomach bug I guess. But right now he is laying on my couch watching some cartoons and sipping gatorade. His request. Poor sweetie.

So i'm cleaning out my closet. My biggest problem is what do I do with all these clothes I cant wear? Ebay? Is the shipping worth it? our local consignment shops arent taking anything at the moment. I really dont want to fool with a yard sale to only get 50cents a pair of jeans.

Help?

Couples..

So someone feel me in on the ettiquette for being friends with another couple. J's best friend was dating this girl who quickly became a good friend of mine. Well this weekend some stuff happened and they broke it off. How do we all stay friends? It's already gotten difficult and I really dont want to be in the middle, but I'd like to stay friends with all the parties. I'm just confused on how to make it work.

Lay low for a while till the storm blows over??

traffic,faith,life..

Everyday something comes to mind and I think I should blog about it..and then...I forget. Sorry this place has been so boring lately, but I've been doing lots of reading and less blogging.

I did get myself a little present...A PINK Blackberry Pearl! I just downloaded mobile blogging and hopefully that will get me more motivated.

Other things going on in the "E" household, Hubby became a firefighter recently!, He does look awful cute in his turn out gear..LOL!! One of my classes ends next week & i'm so thankful. It's been a very thought prevoking class but the projects are crucial. So time consuming. As a matter of fact, I should be working on my last one now.

My boys are as wonderful as ever. They continue to amaze me and i just love them to pieces. I am such a blessed person & never knew boys could be so much fun!


Yesterday we hopped in the car and spontaneously took off for my old stomping grounds- Rutherfordton. Saw some family we havent seen since Christmas and just had a good time visiting. It was nice, but it makes me realize how much I miss living there. I wish the economy was better there and we would move there. Much to the inlaws and my parents disappointment, it just feels more like "home" than it does here.

Speaking of the Economy, does anyone else get worried and depressed hearing about it? I try not to, but its not easy. God will take care of us and he will provide, we just have to trust in him. Its just the unknown that makes me uneasy. I've seen many people lately who thought their jobs were safe and then the next day they are un-employed. Its quite sad.

I've got some more posts brewing in my mind..hopefully I will get them typed shortly.

* Oh yeah, does anyone know how I can get more traffic?*