tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58581287088041336522024-03-07T23:14:15.584-05:00Just a woman living a life on this earth!jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-25581239451614251052009-09-29T16:38:00.002-04:002009-09-29T16:45:06.173-04:00Busy Fall!!!I really do not even have the time to write this blog right now, but I am making myself take a breather.<br /><br />I stepped up in the PTO and accepted a vote in as Event's Chairperson. This means that I am incharge of certain events within the PTO, starting with our biggest event...Pizza Pumpkin Night! It is a fun events for all ages. It has games and prizes, pizza, pop and water! Haunted Hallway (Trick or Treating) and Haunted Maze! I was blessed to have someone step up and Chair this event, so now I am just an overseer, but still I am finding this time consuming.<br /><br />Next, my sister had a brainstorm on a business adventure! More details to come, but this is taking up the rest of my time.<br /><br />To add, one of my sons is actually being sexually assulted on the bus and as he is waiting for the bus at school. And this was happening last year, and I gave this other child a second chance. Just to find that he is starting this again this year. So, I contacted the police and they gave him a verbal warning. If this EVER happens again, I will press charges. As many charges as I possibly can! I will go to the fullest extent of the law! He better watch out! Mess with my blood and you will go down!<br /><br />Anyways, there is more. and more, and more. But it would take HOURS to type that out!jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-65111488113415500812009-07-09T16:43:00.002-04:002009-07-09T16:47:20.316-04:00Yup! Let the rain pour!:(<br /><br />Kevin called me from work yesterday to tell me that he pulled his back out. He went into the clinic to find out that he pulled a muscle and sprained his back! Now, he is on Physical Thearapy and 15 restrictions. Tomorrow is more PT and a doctor's appt. We will know if he can return to work on Monday. I really hope so. Or it will look like we will not have the funds to pay our 1st of the month bills for August!!!! Oh, boy......2 1/2 years of not one bill late and now the threat of our lot rent, house payment and insurance being 2-3 weeks late!!!!<br /><br />Breath Jackie Breath!!!!!jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-55990851399019181412009-07-02T23:01:00.000-04:002009-07-02T23:05:56.839-04:00CampingSo, here I am day number 7 of camping. Our camper did not leak and believe me, it has rained plenty to test it! But overall, I am surprised at how much I am enjoying this. I am not looking forward to going home on Sunday. But, all things must come to an end!jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-4695547194686824252009-06-14T01:10:00.003-04:002009-06-14T01:27:33.839-04:00The Good and the Bad<em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Why is it that every time things go good for my family (and maybe other people), something bad follows? Like we have to be constantly reminded not to take anything for granted.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">For example, on Thursday Kevin had to just put a few finishing touches on the pop up for our upcoming camping trip. Thinking it would only take 2 hours TOPS to finish, we all went with him. Then it started to rain, then pour. And when it started pouring, the roof of the camper started to leak!!! Yes, it was better to find out then compared to a camping trip, but still.....</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">And now, is my most recent example.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">My children are finally on summer vacation. And even though I am a wonderful mother that LOVES the public school system (and the wonderful time at home without fights and bickering), I am happy to have my kids home with me this summer.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">So, we planned to have the kids go to my mother's house of Friday afternoon then to their Aunt Sue's for a sleepover! They were pumped! And Kevin and I were too! We were going out to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary even though it is not until June 26th, it was the only available time for us to go (do to Kevin's work schedule and our trip). All things went as planned. Kevin and I went to Great Lakes Crossing. Ate wonderful food and played games at Gameworks! Also, did a little shopping. Then we head to pick up our youngest and go home to watch those Wings win the Cup.......only to see them lose. :(</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Then comes to bad....the ugly....the sad........</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I pick up my children at my sister's house this morning to find Jonny with a temp and complaining of a bad headache. He used to have this happen to him when he was younger. Once the headache goes away, so does the temp. Not the case at all tonight. (Or I would not be typing this out at 1:20am) His temp has gone from 101 to 103. Then, I go to him around 11pm to give him his round of meds and boom.......Joey has a fever and complaining of a headache!!!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">So here I am....awake, alone, with 2 kids with fevers, staying awake to give meds, not being able to fall asleep bc I am worried about my little men.....</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The good............our wonderful anniversary night</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The bad..............some type of weird virus infecting my family!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I don't want the bad...just the good.....at least just for a little bit please!!!!</span></em>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-49844580177449513772009-06-03T16:28:00.002-04:002009-06-03T16:30:15.086-04:00Update<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">After a visit to the doctors, I have been told that I pulled a muscle in my neck and sprained a ligamet. My muscle is in a big enough knot that the doctor told me he would not even try to touch it bc he knew I would get upset!</span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-86942166028109785022009-06-03T09:35:00.002-04:002009-06-03T09:42:40.661-04:00Pain in the NECK!<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Tuesday morning, I took my mom to the doctor's because she is not well. Sinus infection, ear infection and dizziness. When I took her home then went to leave for Matthew and I to go home, all of a sudden, I got this HUGE pain going up the back-right side of my neck. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Thinking it would go away with time, I just came home and rested. All to find out that it was hurting even more. Took hot showers, no help. Took Motrin, no help.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>And of course, I am part of the American body that does not have insurance as it is just to much money to pay out. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I took some more meds last night and went to sleep. Only to wake at 2:30am in execrating pain. No matter what I did, my neck was shooting pain through my head and right arm. Not being able to take it anymore, I starting crying. This woke Kevin up. At that time, I was ready to be taken to the ER even though I knew it would be a GIGANTIC bill.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Kevin was able to talk me out of it and now I am waiting for the doctor to get into the office this afternoon so I can see what can be done.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>At some times, I feel like I pulled a muscle. At other times, it feels like I pinched a nerve. When the pain comes, my fingers go numb (tingling) and if I relax my shoulders, the pain goes right away. Maybe I pinched a nerve and pulled a muscle! </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>All I know is that I have a HUGE bump on the back of my neck and I cannot turn my head at all or it hurts!</em></span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-87058077241717860312009-05-25T15:34:00.002-04:002009-05-25T15:37:31.765-04:00Going to be a FUN summer!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiI1S8_ObNqzKx688OVNoxcRHPWOi-jcVBL5uB3H0hXKJUGdgYxbZW1SG18TV6BW3gZuTh-uJsgo2fydHckFeyoj8MRv-bLpST6htaTfRFUa8fGnIXso2o0LdvNhUOWnFn5qb7DmaxGcoX/s1600-h/IMG00048.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339847783167348818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiI1S8_ObNqzKx688OVNoxcRHPWOi-jcVBL5uB3H0hXKJUGdgYxbZW1SG18TV6BW3gZuTh-uJsgo2fydHckFeyoj8MRv-bLpST6htaTfRFUa8fGnIXso2o0LdvNhUOWnFn5qb7DmaxGcoX/s320/IMG00048.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Thank you to Craigslist and a very very handy father in law, Kevin and I are new owners of a RV! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Today we bought a Pop up camper for the wonderful price of $200! Needed some work, but my father in law already fixed it! </span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I am soooooo excited! Already have June 26th through July 5th booked for camping!</span></p>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-7841167279854613422009-05-04T08:52:00.002-04:002009-05-04T08:57:50.254-04:00H1N1<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Last night, all of my sister's and my mother went out for Mother's day. No, you did not forget Mother's day. My mom is helping my sister move to Florida this week so we decided to celebrate early, when all of us could be together. And I don't think we have ever done anything like that before. It was fun!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>When I got home, it was around 9:30 and I received a phone call from my dad. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>"Jackie, do you realize that is no school for your kids tomorrow?"</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I said " Why? WHAT???"</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>"Ummmm...SWINE FLU" said my dad</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>At first I really thought my dad was messing with me like he likes to do to me. But, I went online and saw that our school district closed school for Monday and Tuesday due to 1 high school student who MAY have the flu. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Overboard? Yeah, maybe a little. But I can't help to be thankful that they are looking at my children's overall health with this issue.</em></span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-70890946151088176722009-05-03T13:18:00.001-04:002009-05-03T13:57:44.421-04:00PrayWhen I got home I got a phone call from my cousin. My aunt has been placed in the ICU for 100% Kidney failure. Please pray for peace. Thank youjackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-33328547357532360132009-05-03T13:10:00.002-04:002009-05-03T13:18:28.477-04:00So, I did it!<em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">For the first time in MONTHS, I attended church. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I actually enjoyed it. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alot</span>! It was amusing, interesting and educational at the same time.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The sermon was taught on Truth. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">When the pastor went into our sins, it did hit me and made me see that I am no different than anyone. My opinions are just that, opinions. My sin are just that, sins. And the sooner I see them, the sooner I can be saved from them. The one thing that I just never got was when I would be told to walk away from my sin. It was like "How can I do that? And if I can just do that, then why did Jesus die?"</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I think I may be right when I say that it is more about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recognizing</span> the sins and facing them. Anger is my biggest sin. I get so made sometimes that I wish people would die. And to be told that it makes me a murder in God's eyes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">bc</span> of what he told us in the Word, is a shocker. So to see it, face it and try my best to change it is what God wants. He knows my heart. He knows that I don't really want someone to die (Maybe move to England or something <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>) and that I just am so upset and sad. And that I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">truly</span> just need a shoulder to cry on. And yes, I never turn to Jesus.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I have a hard time turning to him <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">bc</span> his shoulder is not present in front of me. I have to ...I really don't know what I have to do?</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Feels weird, but I feel like I am starting over with the Christian walk. Like I have wiped my slate clean and now I am back at the beginning.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">But I really liked this new church! And better yet, the kids loved it!</span></em>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-29201172243493361942009-04-20T22:54:00.002-04:002009-04-20T23:07:18.728-04:00Mommy Questions<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>1. How old were you when your first child was born? 20</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>2. What month and year was your youngest child born? July 2006</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>3. How did you feel when you first found out you were pregnant? With my first child, I was happy. </em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>4. Who did you tell first? My husband</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>5. How many pounds did you gain during your first pregnancy? I don't remember</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>6. What did you crave while you were pregnant? Sour Patch Kids</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>7. Did you find out the gender of your first child? Yes</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>8. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy?My first pregnancy was induced 2 weeks early due to a low level of the fluid.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>9. How much did your first child weigh? 6 lbs. 7 oz.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>10. Was your first child early, late, or on time? 2 weeks early</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>11. What is the most difficult challenge or health issue that any of your children have faced? Rather not share</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>12. What's your favorite part of being a mom? I do like being a mom. My fav part would have to be when we can play board games/video games, and hang out. I do not like being the discipline mommy.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>13. Do you think it's easier to be a mom or a dad? Depends on which one stays at home or both work. In my situation, it is more difficult to be the Mom. Due to the restrictions that are on me everyday. I would not change it for anything though!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>14. What is the best piece of advice you could give to someone who is about to have their first child? Keep it at one! hehe...well to each there own! But be prepared, mentally. Right when you think things are going well, someone gets a fever, one if fighting with the other...so on.... it is not to be taken lightly. You are the one who teaches and shapes this little person into the adult they will be....you will be surprised at how much they learn from you.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>15. Did you always think you'd have kids? Yes and No. I wanted kids but never thought I would have them.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>16. What's been the biggest surprise about motherhood? No privacy!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>17. Are there things you miss about life before kids? Yes. I married at 19 and had Joey at 20. If I could go back, I would have waited a year longer. Just to have some more one on one time with my husband.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>18. How many children do you have? 3 boys</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>19. Do you plan to have any more children? NO! If I do, yell at me okay?</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>20. Who's the mom that you admire most? I really don't know. I just try to be the best mom I can be while staying the person I am. I guess I admire the mom who will not change who she is because she is a mom. To be true to yourself and stay a mom is the healthiest way to raise a child. Stay true to yourself.</em></span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-25661313712032524692009-03-05T17:05:00.002-05:002009-03-05T17:21:19.299-05:00A new addition<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>First of all, I will start this blog out with saying that the new addition is not in my immediate family. I am NOT pregnant! Not interested in that right now for SURE!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>The new addition is my oldest sister's baby. He was born last night around 6pm. Weighing in at 5lbs. 14oz. Boy, is he a doll too! But to my wonderful surprise, my sister asked me on Monday night to attend the birth. I have experienced 3 births of my own but never had experienced the joy of witnessing one. It was quite different being the one that is helping. Most of the time I had no idea what to do but just be there for her and that is what I did. It was a great experience though. And she is so thankful that I was there. I think (from experience myself) that it was just the point of knowing someone is there with you and you are not alone. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">So, now that I am home....I am very tired. I had a great night of sleep last night, but I am still really worn out today. Ready for bed again and it is only 5:30pm.</span> </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em></em></span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-43810882076002302832009-02-25T16:12:00.001-05:002009-02-25T16:15:03.293-05:00$5 DinnersThrough a friend on facebook I found this website that is giving away a free $50 gift card!<br /><br />Go <a href="http://www.5dollardinners.com/2009/02/meijer-50-gift-card-giveaway.html">HERE!</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://5dollardinners.com%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/therapymom/5DinnerButton.png%22/%3E%3C/a%3E"></a>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-33267915917964680682008-12-01T11:46:00.003-05:002008-12-01T12:18:18.429-05:00Christmas<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The TRUE meaning of Christmas can be found in these important verses.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><em><strong>Luke 2:1-20<br />The Birth of Jesus</strong> </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><em>In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Quirinius</span> was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. </em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><em>So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. </em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><em><strong>The Shepherds and the Angels</strong> </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><em>And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."<br />Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."<br />When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."<br />So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">I think that I have memorized the story of Jesus' birth by now. And I even cry when I watch the Charlie Brown Christmas on T.V. and one of the children tell the Christmas story. Of course this holiday always hits me and us Christians really hard because it is the truth, the day we celebrate the birth, the beginning of life to this one person whom we call God. This man, through his spirit, makes me feel calm when the storm is brewing in my life. He comforts me when sad times <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">approach</span>. And He tells me not to feel alone, because He is always with me. On December 25t<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">h</span> (which is not the real <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">birth date</span> of his birth) I celebrate the "coming of my king". </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">We may not have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">alot</span> of money for what the world calls Christmas. But I have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">alot</span> in my heart to give to my Lord on the day we celebrate him. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">I think of the way I am on my birthday. How most can be on their birthday. We can kinda act a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">self fish</span>...wanting it all to be about us. It is OUR day right? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Hmmmm</span> what happens on Jesus' birthday? Don't we all wake up (some of us really early in the morning), and look under a tree in our house and see <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ALOT</span> of presents? It is not our birthday! It is Jesus'. But yet, because us Christians believe that everything we have is from God himself and we would not have anything without Him, God gives US presents on HIS birthday.....pretty interesting in my book!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">I am saddened this year about Christmas though. I miss my old church this year. Seeing everyone at the holidays....I miss it. But also, I am saddened about the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">selfishness</span> that the world is when it comes to presents. To gifting people with expensive toys and gifts. It is not what it is about. I mean, a nice present is nice and all, but I am looking forward to the time I get to spend with my family. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Someone I love asked this question a few weeks ago. "What do you like Thanksgiving? It is Christmas that has the presents!"</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">My answer: </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">I love thanksgiving because there is not pressure of what you are getting others. It is just about family, love and being thankful for what you have on that day. It is not about material things, it is about your relationships and your love for others. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">I want to end this post with my most favorite Christmas song. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Please go to it.....</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqAJJyuyPno"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqAJJyuyPno</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Here are the lyrics</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">A poor orphan girl named maria</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Was walking to market one day</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">She stopped for a rest by the roadside</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Where a bird with a broken wing lay</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">A few moments passed till she saw it</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">For its feathers were covered with sand</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">But soon clean and wrapped it was travelling</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">In the warmth of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">marias</span> small hand</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">She happily gave her last peso</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">On a cage made of rushes and twine</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">She fed it loose corn from the market</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">And watched it grow stronger with time</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Now the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">christmas</span> eve service was coming</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">And the church shone with tinsel and light</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">And all of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">townfolks</span> brought presents</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">To lay by the manger that night</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">There were diamonds and incense And perfumes</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">In packages fit for a king</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">But for one ragged bird in a small cage</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Maria had nothing to bring</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">She waited till just before midnight</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">So no one would see her go in</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">And crying she knelt by the manger</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">For her gift was unworthy of him</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Then a voice spoke to her through the darkness</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Maria, what brings you to me</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">If the bird in the cage is your offering</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Open the door and let me see</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Though she trembled, she did as he asked her</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">And out of the cage the bird flew</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Soaring up into the rafters</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">On a wing that had healed good as new</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Just then the midnight bells rang out</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">And the little bird started to sing</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">A song that no words could recapture</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Whose beauty was fit for a king</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Now maria felt blessed just to listen</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">To that cascade of notes sweet and long</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">As her offerings was lifted to heaven</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">By the very first nightingales song</span><br /><br />Merry Christmas!</span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-20959419404712483922008-11-17T20:27:00.002-05:002008-11-17T20:39:59.444-05:00November 22nd<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>On Saturday it will be my 29<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> birthday. I am not one to "freak out" about my age...so it is no BIG deal that this is my last year of being a 20-something....</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Instead, I am very excited. This year, I have the honor of doing something great on my birthday. Something selfless, something that gives you something that no amount of money can buy.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I will be handing out thanksgiving baskets. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>My father started this when we were young. We would get a small basket together, (turkey,stuffing, milk and so on) and take it to my fathers aunt who lived in downtown <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Detroit</span>. But one year, she was not home. So we decided to take a drive and see if we saw someone who was needy. Then as we were about to give up, we saw couple going through a dumpster behind a building. They did not have a home to live in, they did not have any material possessions except what they had on them. As I look back I think they may have been abusing some type of drug. BUT, my dad got out of the car and offered this couple a full <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Thanksgiving</span> dinner. I remember him asking if they had a place to cook it, and they were so excited and replied with a YES! They were able to take it to a friends home and cook it.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I also remember the car ride home. It was sad and lonely. At that time, I was kinda bummed that our day had been ruined so to say. But now, as a soon to be 29 year old, I see why it hit my dad so much. It hurts when you go out there and give. It hurts because of so many reasons. One, that you feel like you just will never have enough to give. You want to give so much more. Two, it kinda slaps you on the face to see how "<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">self fish</span>" you can be. A want that seems like a reasonable one, seems like you are asking too much. Three, It makes you see how well God has blessed you. Not only with a home, good food but with a loving family who loves <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">each other</span>.</em></span><br /><em></em>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-86324841083727337682008-11-02T18:32:00.005-05:002008-11-02T18:41:22.821-05:00So this is Christmas???<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>So far in my house, it kinda is!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>We have our outside lights already up (heard it might snow this upcoming weekend) and I have my village up! Both look so pretty!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>And an update:</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Things have been busy around here. I organized the Farrand Fall Festival at the kid's school. That was a great success, but took so much of my time. Then Kevin went on vacation and will return to work tomorrow. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I have been watching my little nephew 1-2 times a week. But I do not get him this week :(</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>He is going to Arizona with my sister and mom to visit my grandparents. They won't be back until next Sunday. I will miss that little guy! And same with Matthew.... He is always asking for "iya"...hehe</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>But hmmmm.....Oh REALLY GOOD NEWS! My husband...Kevin, passed his test to be a licensed plumber! He gets a raise tomorrow at work and received a better work truck! Now he really has a "truck-like" truck!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Other than that, just to same with the kids. Growing and Growing. Eating and Eating!!!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Hope to hear from all my friends out there...Miss you all!</em></span><br /><em></em><br /><em></em>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-54454437845252825622008-10-19T21:32:00.001-04:002008-10-19T21:35:03.183-04:00Economy<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>It seems like the economy is hitting hard around us. So many people we know has lost alot of money due to the stock market and with prices of EVERYTHING going up, up and up...there is not telling what kind of Christmas anyone will have this year. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Here is a story I read in the Observer this week. This is my children's school district. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><a href="http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810160692"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810160692</em></span></a>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-62744296157140476022008-09-21T19:15:00.001-04:002008-09-21T19:16:19.716-04:00Welp...I gave in.<br /><br />I had a cigarette.<br />I was a mess. So I just gave in.<br /><br />Any smoker knows that it is hard.<br /><br />I have set a new quit date:<br /><br />Thursday Sept. 25th<br /><br />The day after my husbands test.jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-1420741855596280362008-09-21T12:31:00.001-04:002008-09-21T12:33:07.446-04:00I hadmy first crying fit.<br /><br />I was really hoping I would not, but I did. I just pulled myself together and now I am fine.<br /><br />I am really trying to use NOTHING.<br />But I do have nicorite gum ust in case.<br /><br />It has been 15 1/2 hours since my last cigarette.jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-71227945145523220302008-09-21T08:57:00.002-04:002008-09-21T09:00:42.259-04:00So far is has been 11 hours<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Since my last cigarette.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Other than having to stop myself from the "habit" of going outside this morning, I think I have been doing good.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I have to remind myself that I am quitting because I will die.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">And so I can get a good nights sleep again. It has been over a week now since I have had a good nights sleep. I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sooo</span> tired.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Just wanted to update.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I ended up <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">having</span> my last cigarette a day early b/c of my breathing problems.</span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-22936320827891684822008-09-19T16:45:00.003-04:002008-09-19T16:50:04.551-04:00Kinda want to revise what I posted a few days agoI am still quitting!<br /><br />But that will be the last time I refer to it as quitting.<br /><br />Now I see it as going back to that moment before my first cigarette.<br /><br />See, non smokers do have have to need of a cigarette. And on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Monday</span>, I will not have the need anymore.<br /><br />So....on Monday...I will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">officially</span> be a NON SMOKER!<br />I will have the feelings of "needing a cigarette". And get this......all you friends of mine...ones who have smoked or not......<br /><br />I CAN"T WAIT FOR THE FEELINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Instead of them making me need a cigarette, they are CONFIRMING TO ME THAT I AM NO LONGER HAVING ONE!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">EXICTING</span>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />I will be on here on Monday.<br /><br />I am still asking for prayer.....Everyone needs prayer. Pray that my mind stays focused on the "prize" of being a nonsmoker and not my "old" addiction to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">nicotine</span>.<br /><br />God Bless and have a great weekend!<br /><br />Jackiejackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-1907961545732270922008-09-17T13:12:00.002-04:002008-09-17T13:19:28.349-04:00It is coming to an end<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I know I have talked about this in the past, but It is happening now.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I HAVE to quit smoking. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>For the last few nights I have been waking up in the middle of the night with a hard <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wheezing</span> and bad cough...caused by smoking. I feel like there is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">alot</span> of weight on my chest, and even my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">inhaler</span> and the kid's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">nebulizer</span> is not working.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I have to admit, I am scared that something might be already wrong with me and I might be too late. I just want to see my kids grow up. I want to be healthy. I want to feel good throughout the day. I want my energy back.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>But, I am scared. Afraid of being mean, moody and so on. But I am quitting with the patch and gum. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Right now I smoke 2 packs a day. I am usually having a cigarette every 20-25 minutes. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>But I am planning on recording my cigarettes per day in the evening on my blog. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>My quit date in Monday <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">September</span> 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">nd</span>. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I WILL NOT SMOKE PAST THAT DATE AGAIN!</em></span>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-83328226678971218352008-09-16T15:31:00.000-04:002008-09-16T15:32:27.166-04:00Dear Mr. Obama<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TG4fe9GlWS8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TG4fe9GlWS8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-46075787959358737462008-09-16T09:06:00.004-04:002008-09-16T09:14:16.976-04:00Ever have times like this?<div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>So irritated, so fusterated so annoyed??</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I am feeling that way lately. I can't go into "Details" but it is driving me nuts.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I can't wait for a few things to happen soon. But I think it takes a little motivation on my part....</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>First of all, I want to...have a desire to....get a job.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I have been that "Stay at home mom" for over 7 years now. And I am getting tired of it.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>It has become boring and well...lame.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>So I am going to look into community colleges to attend and a career to get into that I see interesting.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I see other mothers like me when the kids are all in school full time, just sitting at home bored. And even though I have Matthew, it will only be a few years until preschool starts and then Kindergarten.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>____________________________________________________________________</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>On another note. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Matthew has surgery yesterday to have ear tubes placed into his ears. It was hard seeing my baby like that, but he is doing great now. I had to call Kevin home early though, because Matthew just would not listen yesterday and was walking around then falling b/c of the meds.</em></span><br /><em></em><br /></div><em></em>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858128708804133652.post-67542079542750898332008-08-30T09:41:00.003-04:002008-08-30T09:43:18.654-04:00Edge<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>Yesterday we traded out our old car and got this new one. It feels so nice to have a new car. And it is just beautiful inside and out. The kids love it and same with Kevin and I.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>It is a 2008 Ford Edge SE.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>:)</em></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyN0mw6pi2hil1yPeaJQOS-g8W6Vg5Zdj4Vux14gAQor3kRVwtep5FmRhltxZ9Mxi_o7xsVVAKk403bgVeDWoV4Ngfg73rSfBc1nb_mGIqWtF7qpBkCyxLaA-Vjswvc3VkfxwXcrxs9PjD/s1600-h/edge2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240305491211874818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyN0mw6pi2hil1yPeaJQOS-g8W6Vg5Zdj4Vux14gAQor3kRVwtep5FmRhltxZ9Mxi_o7xsVVAKk403bgVeDWoV4Ngfg73rSfBc1nb_mGIqWtF7qpBkCyxLaA-Vjswvc3VkfxwXcrxs9PjD/s320/edge2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>jackielynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05266252140285506938noreply@blogger.com1