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Book jacket: The Bug Man is getting married on Saturday . . . if his fiancée can find him. Forensic entomologist Nick Polchak lives in a world of maggots and decomposing bodies. Nick and Alena are scheduled to be married on Saturday-but there's one small problem. Nick has disappeared. Caught up in a murder case involving an old friend, Nick finds himself on a manhunt that's drawing him

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Today I established new Wii rules in the home.  I've been meaning to for a while, but this morning's events necessitated I implement them immediately.  The one clear cut rule we have had is no electronics before school, and the kids broke it this morning.  Things have been a little wonky with the Christmas holidays, so I didn't punish them beyond making them get off immediately.  [Although since

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I'll be honest.  Goal setting is not my favorite thing to do, but after reading my friend's blog post for her 2012 goals I was inspired to organize some thoughts.  The irony is that I started writing this post this morning in my "free time", and at the end of the day I'm not even half way done. And me getting side tracked by blog writing falls under the #6 priority I'm going to list, so I'm

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Heidi, over at Our Out-of-Sync Life, has started a series called "A New Year...A New You!".   To kick off the series she has posted a Book Review and Giveaway today!  With all kinds of fashion tips to make looking our best easier than it is now, this book looks fun and beneficial!

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2011 In Review: February "Blizzard of 2011" April-Timothy got glasses.  He loves them! June-My first homeschooling conference. August-Dan made Chief, and I found out I was pregnant!  September-Samantha's sinus surgery & first CF related hospitalization November-Discovered we were having a little girl 2011 was a kind year to us.  The 5 years prior to this one have stretched us beyond belief, so I

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Don't give up no matter how long it takes! Six years ago today we received the news that Samantha has Cystic Fibrosis. That knowledge created a flurry of emotions including fear, shock, horror, and confusion. As I look back over these last six years I realize that none of my initial feelings would be the overarching issue we would learn to deal with…the DAILYNESS of this disease. I’m sure some

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An event happened in the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game that has everyone talking, and since I love NFL football I feel the need to jump in!  Defensive Lineman Ndamukong Suh hit the head of Green Bay Packer's guard Evan Dietrich-Smith into the ground 3 times and then stomped on his arm while walking away.  Here's a video of what happened: And just to add insult to injury, here's what Suh

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This week I heard someone speaking to a group of people say something to the effect, "Just in case you didn't know, Thanksgiving isn't all about food."  That struck me a little funny at the time since the first Thanksgiving was literally all about the fact that the Pilgrims finally had food!  I know the point he was making...let's not gorge ourselves all day like mindless fools.  But as I

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Two years ago my birthday fell on Good Friday, and let's just be honest:  it was awkward being happy. How in the world could I fully enjoy celebrating my birthday on the day that my Lord gave his life for mine? This year Earth Day falls on the same day as Good Friday. Signs celebrating Earth Day are everywhere, and every one of them makes me a little sad. As much as I think we should care for our

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I am excited to be a part of the Hearts at Home blogging community! The third Thursday of each month this community will blog about a pre-selected topic! I can’t wait to read all the diverse and original points of view. So for this initial post, we will get the ball rolling with the following question: Have you experienced any miracles in your life? Most definitely! I’ve been very sick, and

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"Move from what is to what can be by changing how you think and talk to yourself" is a description of the book found on the book jacket. I would add that Jill Silvious also emphasizes an important step before that: accepting your individual story (not denying it, resenting it, or running from it) so that you can embrace what amazing things God has in store! Not only would I HIGHLY recommend this

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If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?  Matthew 5:46 NIV

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I had to pick an "easy" project this weekend because I AM SICK!  Not much is going on around this house these days except trying to get well!  I couldn't get the whole closet in one shot, so I had to take a "top" and "bottom" photo.  Before pics:Even though the whole thing seems a mess there are 2 main things that I wanted to change:1. Clothes on the top shelf-those are clothes the kids have

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Since I knew I would be posting this verse on April Fool's Day, I couldn't help but post a verse about "fools".  The Bible has much to say on wisdom and foolishness, and I found this verse which is unfamiliar to me:Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.  Job 5:2 NIV

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Don't be a fool on April Fool's Day!  Carrie, over at Reading To Know, is having multiple April Fool's Day giveaways ALL DAY tomorrow.  Don't miss out!  I hope to win something, and I hope you do too!

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This mystery novel centers around a driven news anchor, Suzanne Kidwell, who has a cable show called Judgment Day.  She exposes anyone in power to get ratings, and in her attempt to get the scoop she tends to cut corners in the fact-checking department.  While investigating a string of missing teenagers, Suzanne finds herself in a great deal of trouble.  Before she knows it, she is being arrested

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Just a few words:  I cleaned out my basement storage this weekend and found a roll of 35 mm film!  I had the pics developed ($10 at Walgreens.  Yikes!) and discovered they were from a trip to my husband's hometown, Girard, Kansas.  Based on the weather, the dog, no kids, and the car we drove, I think it's from a trip we made in February 2003 for the wedding of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

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This weekend I started my Spring cleaning in the basement storage!  It was hard work, but something tells me it won't be the hardest room I plan on conquering!  In the midst of that project I was reminded about 2 side-effects of organizing: 1.  Organizing encourages creativity.  I was taking a break after removing everything from the basement storage, and in the big pile of stuff I saw these two

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I can't wait to show you my reveal!  In case you didn't see my before pictures or "plan of attack" posted Friday, you'll want to see that here.  The next step of orgjunkie's P-R-O-C-E-S-S is REMOVE, so I took everything out and started with a blank slate.  Now, what to put put back in!  I have this new freezer that needed to go in this space, so I put it in first!  I also purchased these brown

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Even though it is snowing outside my window as I type, this is the first week of Spring!  And to celebrate I am gearing up to do some Spring Cleaning.  I realize traditionally this refers to "deep cleaning", and I'll be doing that, but what my house really needs is some organization help!  We moved here in September, and I didn't get it set up from the inside out.  We've been blessed with the

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It's been a couple of crazy weeks with Samantha.  We had clinic on March 14th, and it was stressful. UltrasoundSamantha's blood work in Dec was normal except for liver enzymes.  The doctor ordered an ultrasound, but since this very same thing happened the year before with a clear ultrasound, there was no rush.  We have a 50 minute commute to our clinic, so the clinic scheduled the ultrasound for

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For more great Wordless Wednesday photos head over to 5 Minutes for Mom.

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It's been so long since I've linked up to What's On Your Nightstand? that I feel a little like "coming home"!  My favorite part of this meme is it gives me a chance to evaluate and prioritize my book reviews and joy reading (which hopefully overlap!)  Some of these have been on my nightstand for a few months, so I'm hoping this will give me a little accountability to see some different items on

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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 NIV

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In January, my friend Stephanie of Stephanie's Mommy Brain blogged about her experience reading Made to Crave.  You can read her amazing testimonial here.  I was privileged enough to win one of two copies of the book from her, and have been on my own Made to Crave journey ever since.  Can I just say this isn't easy?  It's fulfilling and meaningful and life changing, but I want it to be fun and

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My "Siesta" verse for March 1st is Hebrews 4:14...Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.I haven't decided when I'm memorizing each verse, but in the end I'll have Hebrews 4:12-16 memorized.  I love this!

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This is Alicia speaking on behalf of Team Sam for Great Strides 2011: I am 37 years old. In most families, other milestones like “sweet 16” and “over the hill 50” are important markers. But in our family, the number 37 never leaves the forefront of our mind. Why? The median predicted age of survival for those with Cystic Fibrosis is 37. Samantha’s median age life expectancy is the age I am

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Over at 5 Minutes for Moms, Janice has started a series called Winter Weight Off.  For me, this would best be described as "WinterS Weight Off" since my weight has accumulated over many years!  I need to lose more pounds than I would ever want to admit, but I know that the weight I have now is from poor food and exercise choices of my past.  I can't undo those decisions, but I can make healthy

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Was it just me or were most of the commercials a bust this year?  Hello, marketing group at Doritos, what were you thinking? Even though I found myself saying, "that wasn't funny" over and over, I did see a few I truly enjoyed... Everyone passed this one around before Super Bowl Sunday, but it's still really good, so I'll post it too! Notice only Volkswagen and Bridgestone got my vote this

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Yesterday I wrote what a challenge I have picking a team for the Big Game.  Today, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, posted the "Steelers Use Super Bowl Stardom to Help Support CF Foundation", and VOILA my team is picked.  Evidently, the Steelers are long time supporters of the CF foundation.  That's one thing the Steelers and I have in common! 

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Sunday is Super Bowl 45.  And while I'll always be happy to watch pro-football, there are a few things about this Super Bowl that disappoint...The Cowboys are hosting it, and I STILL haven't been to a game inside the new stadium The Cowboys are hosting it, but they aren't in it! The Cowboys are hosting it, and the NFC team is the Packers! The Cowboys are hosting it, and the AFC team is the

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Newscasters have been calling it the Blizzard of Twenty-Eleven!  This storm has ravaged much of the U.S., but Northern Illinois was hit with the "blizzard warning", and it didn't disappoint.  We received at least 18 inches in the span of about 12 hours.  Thankfully, everyone I know is safe and sound.  We didn't even lose power, and we have an experience of a lifetime.  We're enjoying the final

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I've always enjoyed a good siesta, and now I've become one! This is the scripture memory team brought together by Beth Moore's Living Proof Ministries. After reading about it at Stephanie's Mommy Brain this system sounded like a great fit for me!  Two verses per month seems like a very tangible goal and I like that I get to pick which verses I want to memorize.  At the end of 2011, I'll be

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This is a great Christian fiction book, set in Amish country.  I give it my recommendation!  It is light enough to enjoy as a "lazy day" reading, but the characters have depth which makes the reader want to know about them and care what happens to them.   Each main character, and several "supporting" characters have been through some deep personal pain that has them at a crossroads in life.  They

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I have moved so many times in my adult life I can barely count, even 4 times internationally.  And every time (except moving back to the States from the Philippines) I've been happy about the move.  I've been content living in all these places, but the next place always excites me and I'm a "glass is half full" kind of person.  But tonight I have to admit that I don't want to leave San Diego. 

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Nothing could bring me out of my blogging hiatus then the absolute joy of having a child potty trained!!! Samantha has had so many issues related this that it has been an interminable endeavor. She has some serious bladder/digestive problems AND she had (has) terrible fears of toilets and the noises they make. All of those factors have combined to a 4 yr old who is still in diapers!!! Well, all

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Such a new and refreshing perspective for anyone who loves a good fiction book!  Set in the comfortable backdrop of Tennessee, we meet Jade weeks before her wedding.  Jade has shut the door on a painful past, and wants to move forward to a happy future with the man she loves.  Unfortunately, for Jade, weddings are a time that naturally bring up the past.  And what begins as a polite invitation

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Dan, I am thankful for 9 years of marriage with you, and I am thankful for you. I love you. Your girl

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Make a Smilebox scrapbook

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Today Timothy decided to teach Samantha John 3:16.  This provided about an hour of entertainment for me, as these were some of the things overheard:   Timothy said to "repeat after me". T: "John 3:16", S: "John 3:16", T: "For God so loved the world." S: "IT HAS MY FAVORITE NUMBER, NUMBER FOUR!!!!"  When he got to "but have everlasting life", Samantha was getting a bit bored.  She was

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Samantha has always been very confident about what she likes. Her favorite color is (and always has been) red. Her favorite number is (and always has been) 4. And her favorite animal is the elephant, as evidenced by this picture taken at Mountain Mike's a month ago... During the month of October, all kids are free at the San Diego Zoo, and active duty military are free all the time. Sunday I

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As I reflect on the day, and its significance, I can't help but think of my cousin Chris who serves honorably in the U.S. Army.  This is how I feel like 9/11 gets the closest to me and my family.  If the tragedy of this day had not happened, my cousin would not have served multiple tours in Iraq.  And he wouldn't be returning soon for another year long deployment.  One more year away from his

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Invitations of Wisdom and of Folly  1 Wisdom has built her house;        she has hewn out its seven pillars.  2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;        she has also set her table.  3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls        from the highest point of the city.  4 "Let all who are simple come in here!"        she says to those who lack judgment.  5 "Come, eat my food

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For more Wordless Wednesday, go to 5 Minutes for Mom. For more Special Exposure Wednesday, go to 5 Minutes for Special Needs.

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This definitely is a "non-traditional classic," but I do think it will be in the future, and it fits perfectly with this back to school theme.  Wemberly Worried is one of Kevin Henkes Mouse Books, and if you want to read more about all of his books you can click here.  This one in particular deals with how worried Wemberly is about the 1st day of school: Wemberly's parents think that she worries

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Wisdom's Call  1 Does not wisdom call out?        Does not understanding raise her voice?  2 On the heights along the way,        where the paths meet, she takes her stand;  3 beside the gates leading into the city,        at the entrances, she cries aloud:  4 "To you, O men, I call out;        I raise my voice to all mankind.  I love that wisdom is not silent or whispering, impossible to

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Max Lucado, in his latest release, Fearless, dares us to "Imagine Your Life Without Fear!"  He then takes us on a journey inside the lives of Jesus and his disciples.  We feel like we are in the middle of the action, frustrated that the disciples don't trust Jesus after the miracles they've witnessed, yet identifying with them knowing we are just like them.  Each chapter explains a specific fear

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Warning Against the Adulteress  1 My son, keep my words        and store up my commands within you.   2 Keep my commands and you will live;        guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.  3 Bind them on your fingers;        write them on the tablet of your heart.  4 Say to wisdom, "You are my sister,"        and call understanding your kinsman;  5 they will keep you from the

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Warnings Against Folly 1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge for another, 2 if you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth, 3 then do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor's hands: Go and humble yourself; press your plea with your neighbor! 4

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I pray these verses for my son...deep within me I long for him to heed these words: Warning Against Adultery 1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. 3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; 4 but in the end she is bitter as gall,

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Timothy was getting belligerent so Dan gave a warning that he would take the Wii away. Timothy said, "No you will not!" Dan, very calmly (I don't know how he did it) said, "Are you big enough to stop me?" Timothy wouldn't answer. There was a 5-10 minute power struggle until Timothy finally bent his will to Dan's, admitting that he was not big enough to stop his dad. Once Timothy finally

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Kailani of An Island Life writes...In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t

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1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3 When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, 4 he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding;

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1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,How many times do I forget my Father's teaching? Over and over! 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. This reminded me of Deuteronomy 6:4-8. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in

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I love that just looking at this picture really tells you where we were! For more...Wordless Wednesday go to 5 Minutes for MomSpecial Exposure Wednesday to to 5 Minutes for Special Needs

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6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. No reason to look anywhere else. It is the Lord who gives wisdom! 8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. This is so amazing to me. There are times when I have chosen to be obedient, but honestly didn't have a clue what was going to happen or how it was

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There are some good comments on Proverbs 31, so go back and read those if you haven't! Since we reached the end of Proverbs it feels like we should be done, but we started this challenge at Proverbs 10! I am going to use this opportunity to sprinkle in sermon notes and questions from my pastor's daily meditations (I've received permission!)1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

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A couple of weeks ago, I showed Samantha how I could trace her foot on the Doodle Pro. Well, it wasn't long before she thought it was the funnest thing to do!For more Magic Marker Monday, go to 5 Minutes for Special Needs.

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In case I can only hold your attention for 1 minute, then I want to say right off the bat....go buy this book! If you are a military wife, it's a must have. If you are a civilian and know anyone in the military, it is the PERFECT gift.Jocelyn Green, the author of Faith Deployed, emailed me saying she had seen my blog on Wives of Faith and wanted to know if I would write a review of her book on

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1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an oracle his mother taught him:According to Learn the Bible there is a great deal of debate as to who King Lemuel is. There are several options, including Solomon himself. I think the most interesting thing about this passage is that it highlights the proverbs taught to a son by his mother. Then later in the chapter we're going to read about the wife of noble

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Proverbs 30 & 31 are considered the "Appendix" of Proverbs, and you will notice they have a different kind of writing style.Proverbs 30 holds the Sayings of Agur. According to CrossMap.com, "Agur was a man of secular learning and did not consider himself a spiritual man, as he had not learned godly Wisdom; yet, he was a man who was perceptive about the things of God. He first declares that

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I received an anonymous comment on my Proverbs 29 post. I don't know the motivation of the commenter, but I wouldn't want her to be confused by Scripture in any way, so I would like to take a few minutes to address this issue: Proverbs 29:3 says,"A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth."She said, "Jesus was a companion of prostitutes."

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3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.I think the way this is written is so profound: "companion of prostitutes" is the contrast to a man who loves wisdom. 11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. I love how it doesn't say the wise man lacks anger, only that he knows how to

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Kailani of An Island Life writes...In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t

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Thank you 24/7 MOMS for sharing this awesome deal of the day! Veggie Tales has a ton of stuff 50% of through Monday. Plus, they are offering FREE shipping on orders over $30 today! That's fantastic!

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1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.That is so true! When we have done things we want to keep secret, we live like someone is going to find out at any second! Oh, Lord, I want to live a life where I would have no shame in people finding out what I do when no one is watching. 13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever

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Face of Betrayal is a suspense novel about the disappearance of a 17-yr old Senate page. Though this case is puzzling to the authorities, it starts to unravel as three women, known by themselves as "The Triple Threat", dig deeper. These three women, reporter Cassidy Shaw, FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, and Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce are friends from high school who use their

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Last week was a pretty eventful check up for both Timothy and Samantha, and this week has provided several results! All 3 referrals for Timothy have been approved, and 2 of the appointments are next week. Blood work came back "borderline", so the doctor put in a prescription for a multi-vitamin that I assume is something like the one Samantha takes (stronger than OTC). Samantha's referral to

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Tuesday night, Dan and I went on a date to the musical Wicked. It's on tour in San Diego through August, but it may be coming to a theater near you. Watch the video above to get an idea, but here's a quick list of why it's wonderful...Musical score-amazing songs of every kind (slow, fast, funny, heartwarming) Company-excellent actors and vocalists; simply awe inspiring to listen to the

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1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. So many times I have been very excited about the next day or coming weeks, only to discover my plans don't turn out the way I expected them to. In fact, I'm dealing with that right now, so I'm very thankful this reminder to just wait and see what the Lord is going to do. 5 Better is open rebuke than

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The defining activity of this summer has been swimming, and on any given beach or pool day this is how you would find Samantha. I love that girl! For more...Wordless Wednesday go to 5 Minutes for MomSpecial Exposure Wednesday go to 5 Minutes for Special Needs

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7 Like a lame man's legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. 8 Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool. 9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. 10 Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by. 11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

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I've been really enjoying the book of Proverbs and will continue to read it through September. If you are looking for a book of the Bible to read in your personal quiet time, it's a good option because you can read whatever chapter correlates to the day of the month (i.e. today read Chapter 25). Plus, it has lots of wisdom that's applicable to our daily life! I have been blogging my thoughts

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1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:Proverbs 25-29 were written in the 10th century B.C., but compiled and edited by King Hezekiah's men from 715 to 686 B.C. This was a time of spiritual renewal led by the king, who wisely showed great interest in these writings.9 If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man's confidence, 10

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In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there is an actual "stage builder" where video gamers of all ages can create their own "stage" for the characters to brawl it out. This summer Timothy started making all kinds of these. At first he went through the alphabet, and then he branched out to different things. One day he told me to come see the stage he built for me! For more Magic Marker Monday, go to 5

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30 Sayings of the Wise Man Continued 19) 1 Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. 20) 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. I love the picture. Wisdom not only makes a solid

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#6)1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. 3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. #7) 4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. 5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the

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Proverbs 22:17-24:22 are the "thirty of the sayings of the wise". Because of this, I'm going to # them for you and post the entire passage. I'll comment here and there.Sayings of the Wise 17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, 18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. 19 So

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1 A good name is more desirable than great riches;to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.I guess because the assumption is that man will gossip about us, so they might as well same something good.6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Parents need to know this on the tough days.10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels

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So of course in the world of Cystic Fibrosis, we track weight closely. Doctors are not satisfied with even a 25th% percentile (which Samantha has only reached rarely)...the goal is 50th percentile!! One thing creates Samantha's weight battle is any sickness makes her lose her appetite. It doesn't even have to be a full exacerbation! We'll have finally gotten her to 30th percentile, and then

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3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. I've caught myself many times lately telling Timothy, "I'm glad you're apologizing, but what I want is for you to obey the first time!" 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! Webster's definition of haughty is blatantly & disdainfully prideful. When I think of "wicked", I

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If you've been a long-term reader to this blog, you know that my son has Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). In some areas he has improved dramatically, and for that I am very thankful. Along with the improvements have come entirely new parts of the SPD that haven't been real issues before.In comes chewing. In this SPD Checklist "chews on pens, straws, shirt sleeves etc." is on there. I can't

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So I have had a really hard time finding a pediatrician I'm happy with at Balboa, but since Samantha's CF dr is so fantastic (and requires our gen ped to be there) I try to look over it. And it's not just that there are some really bad doctors, it's also a bad, impersonal process. A few months ago when Samantha was sick, I stumbled on a doctor I was quite pleased with, so I scheduled both

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6 Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? Let's make sure we read "man" in a gender neutral sense.19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. As I'm going through the Proverbs I'm realizing that A) I'm a gossip B) That I really don't know what to do in settings where I'm listening to someone else say something about someone

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2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. If you know me in real life you, know I tend to be a very excitable person! But excitement is not enough. 3 A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD. For some reason I've thought of "folly" as more harmless than it is. I've known it's a bad thing, but I've thought of it

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2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. I admit that I need to spend less energy on spouting my opinions and more energy trying to understand where others are coming from.6 A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. 7 A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Sometimes I just ask for

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Verse 3-The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart. What a picture of the refining process! Verse 6-Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. The second part is so interesting since I'm in that stage of life where so often parents take pride in the accomplishments of their children. Will my children be able

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Verse 2-All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. SO many times I think the wrongs I commit are not as bad as the ones committed by others. Like I'm the judge of that. Verse 6-Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. Wow, I think I try to avoid evil by telling myself, "Alicia, don't do ____", but this

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This word is mentioned 3 times in this chapter, so I thought I would look it up:Main Entry: fol·lyPronunciation: \ˈfä-lē\Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural folliesEtymology: Middle English folie, from Anglo-French, from fol foolDate: 13th century 1 : lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight2 a : criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct b obsolete : evil, wickedness;

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I promised a follow up post from Wordless Wednesday, but since Google Reader didn't feed any of my posts today, I think it just makes sense to post it next week! Have a great weekend!

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Verse 1-The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Sometimes I get into a whiny mode of "needing" Dan to be the perfect leader of our home (or not deployed) for everything to go right. I can use that as an excuse for my responsibility. This verse shows the power that a woman's actions have on her home, to either build it or tear it down "with

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Okay, CFers and CF Moms,I need help with Samantha's meals. She constantly wants food. So...Does her tummy really feel hungry because of a high metabolism or is she just bored?For weight gain, is it best for me to try to make her wait a period of time or just get absolutely every calorie in her all day long that I can?If I do need to try to make her wait, as a 3-yr old CF-er what should the

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Proverbs 13:1-A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Now I'm really not making up how many of these verses my children need to memorize!Proverbs 13:3-He who guards his lips guards his life, but he (it really should say she, shouldn't it?) who speaks rashly will come to ruin. This verse goes along with Chapter 10. Speaking rashly isn't just a mistake,

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Dan is a guest writer today over at Going To Seminary. Read his unique perspective about being a seminary student and Active Duty military entitled Seminary at Sea-5 Lessons Learned While on Active Duty.

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Those are the kids' shoes. This elephant foot measures 58 inches in circumference. Last weekend we went to a very special place, and this picture is a clue. Can you guess where we went? I'll be posting pictures and video of it on Friday, so check back later this week for that. In the meantime....For more Wordless Wednesday, visit 5 Minutes for Mom.For more Special Exposure Wednesday, visit 5

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This morning I woke up completely dragging. It's for several reasons. Mostly, I'm terribly burdened for a friend of mine. Then I have bits of conversations from yesterday going through my head. I'm missing my husband terribly, as are the kids. I'm struggling with how to deal with Timothy in a couple of different areas. And the list could go on and on. I'm bombarded with these thoughts!

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Choose Your Own Adventure SeriesAuthor: R.A. Montgomery31 Books in SeriesFor Ages 7-14My Aunt Catherine lived in New Mexico when I was growing up in Texas, so I didn't know her very well. But the one connection I had with her was that she knew children's literature very well and would periodically send me these Choose Your Own Adventure Books. Talk about adventure!This is how it works: You

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I was broken by verses 9 and 12...With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. According to this, I have been godless and lack judgment. Living in various apartments and military housing, I have taken multiple opportunities to say negative, derogatory

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Those of us in Cystic Fibrosis circles are extremely positive and hopeful that a cure will be found because we know many drugs are in the pipeline at varying stages of development. Well, recently we had a HUGE victory, and my husband has written about it on our CF blog Making Strides To Cure Found.

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