I stumbled across this blog several months ago and it has been an amazing journey to follow. Angie found out at her 20 week ultrasound that things were not as they should be. They ultimately lost their fourth daughter. Her journey of grief is inspiring and it is inspiring to read about her walk and journey with God through this wilderness in her life.
Several months later, her sister-in-law lost their newborn son to SIDS. Unspeakable pain, sorrow, and grief.
Sometimes it helps us to read the stories of others on their journey and see how God is working through them. If you have some time, I truly believe you will be better for having read her words.
http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Out of My Comfort Zone
Okay, so this is very unlike me to post something like this but I'm trying, alright. Part of the reason I don't blog is because I am very private about things until I get to know someone, then I am likely to share a lot with you. It's all about comfort levels...I don't want to disappoint, cause controversy, or upset anyone. Some people would be shocked to know this about me...because at the same time I am all about pushing the envelope and rethinking the way we do things (I get this from my dad). I guess this would actually be number one of 7 quirky things about myself but we will just consider it a bonus!
Here it goes...
Seven Quirky Things About Me
1. I’m a “bare minimum” person in many aspects. For example, when it’s time to go to bed I just go to bed – even if it means not taking off my makeup or hanging up my clothes.
2. I’m a serious bargain hunter. I like nice things, but I never pay full price and I frequently buy things for other people if I get a deal.
3. I have no fear of public speaking, even in front of large groups, but small social settings make me nervous.
4. I always ask for a “to go” cup when I leave a restaurant. If I’ve paid for it, I’m taking it with me.
5. I read LOTS of blogs. Over 100. Many of people I don’t know. I love stories about people. Mike makes fun of me because I drive down the road wondering about the lives of people driving next to me. (I say it’s because I care about people more than he does! When I told him about this sentence he came back with.... You care about their stories but I care about spending time with them. I don't totally agree with this but figure it isn't fair reporting unless you give both sides of the story.)
6. I’m observant and notice things . . . especially faces. For example, I notice people at the gym so when I see them other places I always know where I know them from. Of course, if I went over to them and said, “Don’t I see you at the gym?” they’d probably think I was a stalker.
7. I take my water bottle with me everywhere I go, and have since my senior year of college. I don’t like ice, but I really like a straw. I haven’t had the same water bottle the whole time, but I always have one with me. I’ve converted Mike and the church people accuse us of carrying something other than water!
Join in the fun if you wish.....As I said before, I hate tagging.
Here it goes...
Seven Quirky Things About Me
1. I’m a “bare minimum” person in many aspects. For example, when it’s time to go to bed I just go to bed – even if it means not taking off my makeup or hanging up my clothes.
2. I’m a serious bargain hunter. I like nice things, but I never pay full price and I frequently buy things for other people if I get a deal.
3. I have no fear of public speaking, even in front of large groups, but small social settings make me nervous.
4. I always ask for a “to go” cup when I leave a restaurant. If I’ve paid for it, I’m taking it with me.
5. I read LOTS of blogs. Over 100. Many of people I don’t know. I love stories about people. Mike makes fun of me because I drive down the road wondering about the lives of people driving next to me. (I say it’s because I care about people more than he does! When I told him about this sentence he came back with.... You care about their stories but I care about spending time with them. I don't totally agree with this but figure it isn't fair reporting unless you give both sides of the story.)
6. I’m observant and notice things . . . especially faces. For example, I notice people at the gym so when I see them other places I always know where I know them from. Of course, if I went over to them and said, “Don’t I see you at the gym?” they’d probably think I was a stalker.
7. I take my water bottle with me everywhere I go, and have since my senior year of college. I don’t like ice, but I really like a straw. I haven’t had the same water bottle the whole time, but I always have one with me. I’ve converted Mike and the church people accuse us of carrying something other than water!
Join in the fun if you wish.....As I said before, I hate tagging.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
The A,B,C Tag
(A.) Attached or single? Attached to my darling Mike
(B.) Best friend? Mike and Steph
(C.) Cake or pie? Fruit pizza count?
(D.)Day of choice? Friday 5 p.m., used to be Thursday before I worked full-time
(E.) Essential item? camera
(F.) Favorite Color? Blue, black
(G.) Gummy bears or worms? Either!
(H.) Hometown? Muskogee, OK
(I. ) Indulgence? Sonic Happy Hour, sushi, pedicures, massages . . . I like indulgences!
(K.) Kids? Topaz the spaz (labradoodle)
(L.) Life isn't complete without? Diet Coke
(M.) Marriage date? July 26, 2003
(N.) Number of brothers & sisters? 1 younger sister
(O.) Oranges or apples? oranges
(P.) Phobias? Someone breaking into my house, having a car accident
(Q.) Quotes? This stresses me out . . . I don’t do quotes!
(R.) Reasons to smile? I have a clean house and an amazing husband who cleaned it!
(S.) Season of choice? spring
(T.) Tag seven peeps! I HATE TAGS!
(U.) Unknown fact about me? I don’t have a middle name
(V.) Vegetable? Zucchini and squash
(W.) Worst habit? Sonic Happy Hour
(X.) X-ray or ultrasound? Had an x-ray for a broken arm on the last day of Kindergarten which they said wasn’t broken until the second x-ray
(Y.) Your favorite food? Sushi, pasta, diet coke
(Z.) Zodiac sign? Taurus
(B.) Best friend? Mike and Steph
(C.) Cake or pie? Fruit pizza count?
(D.)Day of choice? Friday 5 p.m., used to be Thursday before I worked full-time
(E.) Essential item? camera
(F.) Favorite Color? Blue, black
(G.) Gummy bears or worms? Either!
(H.) Hometown? Muskogee, OK
(I. ) Indulgence? Sonic Happy Hour, sushi, pedicures, massages . . . I like indulgences!
(K.) Kids? Topaz the spaz (labradoodle)
(L.) Life isn't complete without? Diet Coke
(M.) Marriage date? July 26, 2003
(N.) Number of brothers & sisters? 1 younger sister
(O.) Oranges or apples? oranges
(P.) Phobias? Someone breaking into my house, having a car accident
(Q.) Quotes? This stresses me out . . . I don’t do quotes!
(R.) Reasons to smile? I have a clean house and an amazing husband who cleaned it!
(S.) Season of choice? spring
(T.) Tag seven peeps! I HATE TAGS!
(U.) Unknown fact about me? I don’t have a middle name
(V.) Vegetable? Zucchini and squash
(W.) Worst habit? Sonic Happy Hour
(X.) X-ray or ultrasound? Had an x-ray for a broken arm on the last day of Kindergarten which they said wasn’t broken until the second x-ray
(Y.) Your favorite food? Sushi, pasta, diet coke
(Z.) Zodiac sign? Taurus
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