by inspiration of mckmama, i'm going to give a shot at the "not me! monday" post. you post all of the things that you "didn't do" throughout the week. here goes nothing:
I did not say I was going to go to the gym every day until I leave for vacation in arizona and come up with a "valid" excuse not to go every day except for one!
Also, I did not press the unlock button for my car this morning on my way out, thinking that it would unlock the door to the garage. Nope, not me!
I didn't secretly hope that my coworker would be out sick today so i wouldn't have to play therapist.
Oh... and I didn't decide to eat brunch for lunch at school instead of my healthy choice frozen meal.
I didn't decide against the gym today because by the time i left school it was almost 4 o'clock and i didn't rationalize it by telling myself i'll go first thing tomorrow morning. No way. Not me.
I also didn't go to the cheesecake factory on friday night in spite of wanting to lose 6 pounds before leaving for vacation next week.
And there is NO WAY I went tanning despite warnings from my mother and a close family friend who recently had surgery for skin cancer.
Oh and I definitely didn't text my way through choir practice.
I didn't add Stellan's picture to the background of my phone because I think he is absolutely gorgeous (I actually did did this in order to pray for him every time I look at my phone... which is nearly constantly).
And finally, I definitely did not have iced coffee for breakfast every day last week, in spite of the healing ulcer in my stomach.
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So that's it! My first not me! monday post!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
get on your knees
it's midnight... i'm trying to fall asleep but it's not happening.
I follow MckMama's blog. Her infant son, Stellan, was not expected to live when he was born due to a heart defect. To the surprise of everyone except for the Great Physician, he was born healthy with no trace of any heart problems.
Stellan has been in the hospital since Saturday night with a rapid heartbeat. We're talking 300 beats per minute with little reprieve. You can get the details and medical mumbo jumbo at MckMama's blog...
One thing you may not know about me, is that I pray for people's children as if they were my own. I haven't been blessed with a husband or kids, so I take my friend's kids and pray for them as I would my own. MckMama isn't a "friend" per say, but I know enough about her and her children that I feel as if I know them.
Tonight, I found myself weeping at the prospect of this amazing Woman of God losing her beautiful, seemingly healthy son. I know that none of this comes as a surprise to God, and He's got the outcome under control... but I can't help but wonder...
I'm pleading with God to heal this boy. And I ask that whoever comes across this hole-in-the-wall blog to get on your knees tonight and ask for healing for baby Stellan.
I follow MckMama's blog. Her infant son, Stellan, was not expected to live when he was born due to a heart defect. To the surprise of everyone except for the Great Physician, he was born healthy with no trace of any heart problems.
Stellan has been in the hospital since Saturday night with a rapid heartbeat. We're talking 300 beats per minute with little reprieve. You can get the details and medical mumbo jumbo at MckMama's blog...
One thing you may not know about me, is that I pray for people's children as if they were my own. I haven't been blessed with a husband or kids, so I take my friend's kids and pray for them as I would my own. MckMama isn't a "friend" per say, but I know enough about her and her children that I feel as if I know them.
Tonight, I found myself weeping at the prospect of this amazing Woman of God losing her beautiful, seemingly healthy son. I know that none of this comes as a surprise to God, and He's got the outcome under control... but I can't help but wonder...
I'm pleading with God to heal this boy. And I ask that whoever comes across this hole-in-the-wall blog to get on your knees tonight and ask for healing for baby Stellan.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
love this verse
"The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.". ~ Zephaniah 3:17
Saturday, February 28, 2009
transformation
back at the beginning of the year, i made a post about transformation.
it was the beginning of 2009 - i didn't want things to stay the same. i can hardly believe today is the last day of february, and the year is 1/6th over already! there were a few things that i wanted to transform:
first and foremost - my walk with the Lord. I don't want my walk to stay where it is - it is something that can easily fall by the wayside, especially with school, career decisions, my BEST portfolio, naps, anything really... anything we put in priority before the Lord. I've committed to finding or starting a Bible study that is weekly or at least bi-weekly. I've committed to sharing my faith with coworkers, and have found in doing so that they become open about their faith! I've committed to increasing my prayer life, my Bible reading and in doing so... falling more in love with my Lord and Savior!
secondly i wanted to transform my body. it's no secret that the past year has been a tough one, and in doing so i turn to food as my therapy which has been detrimental to my girlish figure :) i'm going to the gym at least 4 times a week, and it feels great! the physical results haven't been much yet, but my endurance is higher and my energy level is soaring. i even went to the gym last night for an hour and a half - on a friday night! i'm training for the march for babies 5K which is april 26th! very exciting!
third - school. i can't even begin to express how great my odd day students are. my 7th grade band is still trouble... but my 8th graders and my general music classes... it's been amazing!!! i don't even have to give quizzes because when i ask questions about prior classes - THEY KNOW THE ANSWERS!!!! it feels SO GOOD to know that at least SOME of my students are learning!!!
so there it is - a 2 month update. i'll be back at the end of april with hopefully more positive results!!!!
it was the beginning of 2009 - i didn't want things to stay the same. i can hardly believe today is the last day of february, and the year is 1/6th over already! there were a few things that i wanted to transform:
first and foremost - my walk with the Lord. I don't want my walk to stay where it is - it is something that can easily fall by the wayside, especially with school, career decisions, my BEST portfolio, naps, anything really... anything we put in priority before the Lord. I've committed to finding or starting a Bible study that is weekly or at least bi-weekly. I've committed to sharing my faith with coworkers, and have found in doing so that they become open about their faith! I've committed to increasing my prayer life, my Bible reading and in doing so... falling more in love with my Lord and Savior!
secondly i wanted to transform my body. it's no secret that the past year has been a tough one, and in doing so i turn to food as my therapy which has been detrimental to my girlish figure :) i'm going to the gym at least 4 times a week, and it feels great! the physical results haven't been much yet, but my endurance is higher and my energy level is soaring. i even went to the gym last night for an hour and a half - on a friday night! i'm training for the march for babies 5K which is april 26th! very exciting!
third - school. i can't even begin to express how great my odd day students are. my 7th grade band is still trouble... but my 8th graders and my general music classes... it's been amazing!!! i don't even have to give quizzes because when i ask questions about prior classes - THEY KNOW THE ANSWERS!!!! it feels SO GOOD to know that at least SOME of my students are learning!!!
so there it is - a 2 month update. i'll be back at the end of april with hopefully more positive results!!!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
check it!!
new layout made exclusively by amanda 'ward' dishmon!!! I LOVE IT. and can't wait to see what the PINK ONE LOOKS LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you, amanda!!!
thank you, amanda!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
25 random facts about me
1. i LOVE washing dishes. doesn't matter what time of day or night. it's very relaxing.
2. i'm not sure i want to teach music for the rest of my life.
3. i love being an auntie to my 4 nephews and 3 nieces. they mean the world to me.
4. i'm awful at communicating what's in my heart to come out of my mouth. a lot of times i don't think there are adequate words to describe what's in my heart.
5. i cannot wait to have a husband, a house and children. i've dreamed about this my entire life - ever since i was a little girl.
6. i love a clean kitchen. i love a clean bathroom. i often clean late at night. i also clean when i'm frustrated or angry.
7. i've never truly been in love with a man.
8. i didn't have my first real kiss until i was 25, and i'd give anything to take it back.
9. i'm desperately trying to lose weight.
10. one of my favorite movies is dumb and dumber. it's not something i'm proud of, but it's the truth. i've seen it at least 50 times and it still cracks me up every time.
11. i LOVE former presidents george w. bush and his father (who went skydiving on his 80th birthday and plans to go again on his 85th). they are men of integrity, deep faith and incredible moral values.
12. i love country music and line dancing.
13. i love to cook and bake, but that unfortunately interferes with #9.
14. this year i am participating in 2 walks: in april, the march for babies, benefiting the march of dimes... and in may, the spring stride benefiting lawrence and memorial hospital.
15. i want to begin training for a half marathon, but need someone to train with otherwise it won't happen. not to mention i'm not running 13 miles by myself. :)
`6. seriously? i'm only up to 16? let's see. i'm a big time blog and facebook stalker. i definitely spend way too much time doing that.
17. i accepted Christ as my Savior at age 12, but wasn't baptized until i was 19. it was one of the most emotional experiences of my life.
18. i have always always ALWAYS wanted a younger brother or sister. always.
19. i am constantly wondering if i am in the smack-dab center of God's will.
20. i didn't step foot on an airplane until i was 21. i was in my first year at CCSU and the men's basketball team made it to the NCAA tournament. our bracket sent us to minneapolis where i went to the mall of america in our down time.
21. i went to the NCAA tournament a 2nd time my junior year of college - this time we went to pittsburgh.
22. i did gymnastics in the 6th grade just so i could get a trophy at the end of the season.
23. i always wanted to try out for cheerleading, even though they REALLY get on my nerves now that my nephew plays high school football.
24. i think i'm running a fever right now.
25. i have recently become obsessed with house. i think hugh laurie is one heck of an attractive man, i love his scruffy face, the fact that he really has an english accent and he plays both piano and guitar in real life.
2. i'm not sure i want to teach music for the rest of my life.
3. i love being an auntie to my 4 nephews and 3 nieces. they mean the world to me.
4. i'm awful at communicating what's in my heart to come out of my mouth. a lot of times i don't think there are adequate words to describe what's in my heart.
5. i cannot wait to have a husband, a house and children. i've dreamed about this my entire life - ever since i was a little girl.
6. i love a clean kitchen. i love a clean bathroom. i often clean late at night. i also clean when i'm frustrated or angry.
7. i've never truly been in love with a man.
8. i didn't have my first real kiss until i was 25, and i'd give anything to take it back.
9. i'm desperately trying to lose weight.
10. one of my favorite movies is dumb and dumber. it's not something i'm proud of, but it's the truth. i've seen it at least 50 times and it still cracks me up every time.
11. i LOVE former presidents george w. bush and his father (who went skydiving on his 80th birthday and plans to go again on his 85th). they are men of integrity, deep faith and incredible moral values.
12. i love country music and line dancing.
13. i love to cook and bake, but that unfortunately interferes with #9.
14. this year i am participating in 2 walks: in april, the march for babies, benefiting the march of dimes... and in may, the spring stride benefiting lawrence and memorial hospital.
15. i want to begin training for a half marathon, but need someone to train with otherwise it won't happen. not to mention i'm not running 13 miles by myself. :)
`6. seriously? i'm only up to 16? let's see. i'm a big time blog and facebook stalker. i definitely spend way too much time doing that.
17. i accepted Christ as my Savior at age 12, but wasn't baptized until i was 19. it was one of the most emotional experiences of my life.
18. i have always always ALWAYS wanted a younger brother or sister. always.
19. i am constantly wondering if i am in the smack-dab center of God's will.
20. i didn't step foot on an airplane until i was 21. i was in my first year at CCSU and the men's basketball team made it to the NCAA tournament. our bracket sent us to minneapolis where i went to the mall of america in our down time.
21. i went to the NCAA tournament a 2nd time my junior year of college - this time we went to pittsburgh.
22. i did gymnastics in the 6th grade just so i could get a trophy at the end of the season.
23. i always wanted to try out for cheerleading, even though they REALLY get on my nerves now that my nephew plays high school football.
24. i think i'm running a fever right now.
25. i have recently become obsessed with house. i think hugh laurie is one heck of an attractive man, i love his scruffy face, the fact that he really has an english accent and he plays both piano and guitar in real life.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
march for babies
on april 26th, 2009 i will be walking in memory of my baby cousin: isabella madison bychowsky. please think and pray about donating to such a great cause. you can find more information and make a donation here.
Monday, January 19, 2009
song of the week
with risk of amanda getting annoyed that i am copying her (remember: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery)...
and since AMANDA did not post as requested yesterday, i'm going to post the song that has been on repeat on my ipod for a while now. and RACHEL, don't steal this song because i plan on bringing it to praise team practice next week :)
i know the words are not in english but the pictures are pretty stinkin amazing.
and since AMANDA did not post as requested yesterday, i'm going to post the song that has been on repeat on my ipod for a while now. and RACHEL, don't steal this song because i plan on bringing it to praise team practice next week :)
i know the words are not in english but the pictures are pretty stinkin amazing.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
it's official!!!!!
michael and thea have solidified a wedding date! tuesday, june 23rd, 2009. the ceremony will take place in the smokey mountains... in gatlinburg, tennessee!
i am especially excited because i have never been to tennessee! they went on vacation there this past october and fell in love with the area... it looks beautiful and i'm excited for our families to celebrate these 2 beautiful people joining in marriage.
now... get to making me a niece or nephew!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Monday, January 5, 2009
one word:2009
every year, Ali Edwards encourages her readers to select a word to be their mantra for the year. here is what she has to say:
Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2009?
It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.
One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities.
i have been thinking about my word a lot and have landed on transformed.
trans·form (trāns-fôrm')
v. trans·formed, trans·form·ing, trans·forms
1. To change markedly the appearance or form of
this morning, on my way to work, i was talking to the lord... asking Him for a good start to 2009 at school - i asked for a transformed attitude towards administrators, staff members, teachers and students. i asked for transformed strength, patience, calmness and insight at school.
i want to be transformed in my walk with the Lord. i want to seek His presence daily. i want to dive into His word and seek the Truth. i don't want to be in the same place in december as i am today. i want to bear the fruit of my studies.
it's a new year, and i don't want things to stay the same. while i've never been a big fan of change, i think this is the year for it. i'm excited and totally at peace about the changes that i am potentially facing this year. i'm excited to see what God has in store for me, and am pretty sure it's going to be a year of transformation. :)
Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2009?
It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.
One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities.
i have been thinking about my word a lot and have landed on transformed.
trans·form (trāns-fôrm')
v. trans·formed, trans·form·ing, trans·forms
1. To change markedly the appearance or form of
this morning, on my way to work, i was talking to the lord... asking Him for a good start to 2009 at school - i asked for a transformed attitude towards administrators, staff members, teachers and students. i asked for transformed strength, patience, calmness and insight at school.
i want to be transformed in my walk with the Lord. i want to seek His presence daily. i want to dive into His word and seek the Truth. i don't want to be in the same place in december as i am today. i want to bear the fruit of my studies.
it's a new year, and i don't want things to stay the same. while i've never been a big fan of change, i think this is the year for it. i'm excited and totally at peace about the changes that i am potentially facing this year. i'm excited to see what God has in store for me, and am pretty sure it's going to be a year of transformation. :)
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