tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77483630165400380412024-03-13T23:55:45.246-07:00Earthly Treasuresmichelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-25261636939741606262012-05-08T13:09:00.000-07:002012-05-08T13:09:05.454-07:00Cruising Along<span style="font-size: large;">About 3 weeks ago Jason and I were talking about our calender and decided if we were going to get a vacation in it better be before May. So on April 30th we left on a cruise to Mexico. We disembarked from New Orleans and had two ports of call. The first was in Progresso and the second was Cozumel. We had a great time and can't wait to go again!</span><br />
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<br />michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-81596332778384707392012-03-12T06:49:00.000-07:002012-03-12T06:49:14.938-07:00There Just Weren't Enough Suckers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We commenced down the road happily. The kids teased me about saying a bad word and we were having a good time when the truck started bouncing all over the interstate. We were doing 70 and I looked in the rear view mirror to see the trailer fishtailing all over the road. I didn't know what happened. My first thought was someone hit us, then I thought the trailer came unhooked and the chains were pulling it, then I thought "Please let me get this off the road without wrecking". I got off the road, got out of the truck and the left rear tire had blown. My heart was pounding so loud I think the truckers at the dump heard it. I called my sweet husband and told him "I Quit" and I was going to some beach. He was on his way to help me and I got out of the truck again to evaluate the damage. When I did it started thundering and raining. Yep....that's how my day was going. I stood beside the road, looked at the sky and said "BRING IT ON!!!". It was my Forrest Gump moment. <br />
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My knight in shining armor arrived, changed the tire and I gave him the keys to the truck and got into his car. We went home, sat on the back porch while the sun came out and birds sang. I thought all was right in the world again....until supper. I had the oven going, two burners on the stove in the full swing of cooking as I had taken all my aggression out on chopping onions and celery and life was good until the power went out. Yep...the power went out. Jason hooked up the camp stove so I could finish supper then I shortly went to bed. The power came back about 5 hours later.michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-15392212494013661652012-01-30T12:22:00.000-08:002012-01-30T12:22:55.539-08:00My Thanks and Pledge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-2x95hlOi5AHc6Mh1EhrQ-Kvk4DfE5G9YmATPM1zSuegOQ84g-enW6duGBYMjE43-sh4dig2hlaqEI5AokwawN74HfZuF3-Q4I5avyU6dxrPN6pJZixKfRP8e5Wl6I05O34uJLcSWR8N/s1600/Brittany+28063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-2x95hlOi5AHc6Mh1EhrQ-Kvk4DfE5G9YmATPM1zSuegOQ84g-enW6duGBYMjE43-sh4dig2hlaqEI5AokwawN74HfZuF3-Q4I5avyU6dxrPN6pJZixKfRP8e5Wl6I05O34uJLcSWR8N/s320/Brittany+28063.JPG" width="257" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">See that smile? That is my eldest, my sweet baby girl</span>, <span style="font-size: large;">my sunshine. She was the first baby I rocked, held, nursed, sang to and loved. She is not so little anymore. In fact, she is 16. It is hard to let go. It is hard to watch her pull out of the drive way in her truck into the great world of hurt and worry. Saturday evening she was driving with a friend to dinner and ran out of gas. Some wonderful people helped her push her truck into the Red Lobster parking lot until Daddy could get there with gas. Sometimes it does take a village and I am so grateful for the people who watched over her when I couldn't. It would have been much easier to drive on by to their destination thinking she could have managed on her own. As a result of this I make this pledge to all parents of teens out there. If I see your sweet baby boy or girl on the side of the road I will help. If I see your daughter walk out into a deserted and dark parking lot I will watch to make sure she makes it to her car safely. If I see your son being bullied I will be the adult to tell the others to go on home. Some of these things you may know about. Other times no one will ever know I was there. I won't do it for a thank you but instead as a hope that if my child is ever in need again you will be there.</span>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-39010321874353892792012-01-30T07:21:00.000-08:002012-01-30T07:21:14.117-08:00Rain, Races and Australia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good Day Mates! Last week was a full one for the Edwards household. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WL9d_f7WNd7vvpsl1eMUsgEBOuCihhpGrHSTcwQaBItE4sqPkdSRrhkwItWfievjkOwsEdsaLyq1WiguSC-GteeKxpI5PJkEWZ4EiE4i6-Rqh_P-Fl4OPq83IZf-_Hj92ZWC7KDYHYj0/s1600/IMG_0760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WL9d_f7WNd7vvpsl1eMUsgEBOuCihhpGrHSTcwQaBItE4sqPkdSRrhkwItWfievjkOwsEdsaLyq1WiguSC-GteeKxpI5PJkEWZ4EiE4i6-Rqh_P-Fl4OPq83IZf-_Hj92ZWC7KDYHYj0/s320/IMG_0760.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zane and I walked each morning, twice in the rain. It was lovely and I am so glad I went each day.</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since it was raining outside I didn't plan on walking today. Then I read a blog from <a href="http://healthystrides.blogspot.com/2012/01/outside-gym.html">http://healthystrides.blogspot.com/2012/01/outside-gym.html</a> and decided that rain and 48 degrees were not good excuses for missing my walk with Zane. Check out healthystrides blog. She has lost over 100 pounds and inspires me. She also lives in a colder climate and only misses her walk/runs if it is colder than 25 degrees. That took my excuse away. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I felt a little like a kid splashing in the puddles today. Singing in the Rain kept spinning through my head and we had the walking trail to ourselves. It was nice and quiet with the exception of robins everywhere. SO glad I went. Enjoy your day everyone!</span></div>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-80357817033969698412012-01-23T06:04:00.000-08:002012-01-23T06:04:45.050-08:00366 Project Week 3<span style="font-size: large;">Week three of January was a lot of fun. Most of the week we had very warm temps. I broke out the capri's on Friday when we hit 80 degrees. Jason's birthday was last week and we had fun celebrating with him. Here are a few pics. Oh, and I have lost 8.2 pounds since the first of the year. Woo Hoo!!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Sprinkles is checking it out. She is one lucky dog to be loved so much. </span></div>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-73842154767067065932012-01-16T08:57:00.000-08:002012-01-16T08:57:39.941-08:00366 Project Week TwoOnce again I failed to take pics each day. The habit is coming slowly but surely. This week was unseasonable warm with one or two cold days. We spent it homeschooling and then on Saturday Jenelle and I had the day to ourselves while Dad and Brittany hit the Racer's Auction and Derek stayed with a friend. We enjoyed our day together and watched Beauty and the Beast in 3D. I have lost 6 lbs the last two weeks following Weight Watchers Online. Last friday was my brother Clinton's birthday on Friday the 13th. We also had the tree removed (finally) that fell last fall and Sunday was spent cleaning up debris of the fallen tree. Here are some of the pics I took this week. Have a great week everyone!!<br />
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<a href="http://youtu.be/ryQNI7WOeZU">http://youtu.be/ryQNI7WOeZU</a>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-65724178893007127172012-01-10T07:14:00.000-08:002012-01-10T07:14:54.134-08:00Encouragement is the Word<em><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.” </span></strong></em><em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a woman I distintly know all my faults and where I fall short. Women tend to be perfectionists alway worrying, wondering, praying and trying to be the best. I worry if I am ruining my children, if I am a good wife, dusting correctly (before or after vaccuming), and so on. I usually do not need to be reminded of where I fall short and yet I find women tend to be very critical with each other. My word for 2012 is <span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">Encouragement</span>. I want to encourage others by seeing what they are doing right and letting them know about it. This includes myself as well. I am going to open my eyes and see what I am doing right (there must be something). I hope my blog reflects that this year. You are valuable!</span>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-12846806950231440082012-01-09T07:22:00.000-08:002012-01-09T07:22:26.655-08:00Documentaries and Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wnT1XsHF66bxJd1syCLORm0p7D_CbaBWXK5fRFk1zUCeQk2pCCxouF_RafvcKBNQbVOaA3dnpjMlxD_f7UFI6GX49FKkFiGJExZYLfqncbOPEsQw4RTx2Zrkh2Xl9QKK389MuI-kAf77/s1600/hunter+brown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wnT1XsHF66bxJd1syCLORm0p7D_CbaBWXK5fRFk1zUCeQk2pCCxouF_RafvcKBNQbVOaA3dnpjMlxD_f7UFI6GX49FKkFiGJExZYLfqncbOPEsQw4RTx2Zrkh2Xl9QKK389MuI-kAf77/s1600/hunter+brown.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">My two youngest kiddos are feeling a bit under the weather. Due to the difficulty of thinking through Math with a stuffed up head they are reading and watching documentaries in between naps. With a little soup, vitamin C and echinacea they will be up and at them in no time. Fortunately (or unfortunately) for Brittany she gets my undivided attention today in Algebra 2. Happy Monday everyone!</span>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-32895836872943082952012-01-08T13:19:00.000-08:002012-01-08T13:19:46.937-08:00366 ProjectI have committed to taking a photo each day for the year 2012. I have failed a few days this week but will keep trying. Here are a few of my favorites. This week was unseasonably warm and we took advantage of the 70 degree temps by heading outside. My daddy's birthday was this week so all in all the first week of January was wonderful. I hope your new year got off to a great start. If you want to participate or know more about the project go here <a href="http://www.mommypotamus.com/366-project/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">http://www.mommypotamus.com/366-project/</span></a>.<br />
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I will post more next week. michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-22700757125040435742012-01-05T06:22:00.001-08:002012-01-05T06:22:37.297-08:005x7 Folded Card<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width:425px; height:494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif);"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height:482px; padding: 0 6px 0 6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0 0 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height:350px; 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font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span>Colorful Wishes Birthday Card</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Creating <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards" style="color: #6666cc;">Christmas cards</a> have never been this easy.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-27686346967051926992011-11-15T10:54:00.000-08:002011-11-15T10:54:37.020-08:00Scouting for Food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This Saturday we will be picking up bags of food for the food pantry in the Texarkana area. Scouting for Food is a great way to share our abundance with our neighbors much like the Pilgrims and Native Americans did on the first Thanksgiving. I am reminded of something a friend shared with me years ago. She worked in a food pantry and told me the items needed most. The majority of people served by the pantry are senior citizens and families with children. These people cannot afford to buy protein items or items specific for their health needs. Here is a list of things that I am going to look for to fill my bag. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Canned Tuna or Chicken</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Low Sodium Nuts</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Peanut Butter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Canned Fruit in its own Juice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Low Sodium Soup</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Oatmeal</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Shelf Stable Milk (look in the cereal isle)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">100% Juice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Low Sugar Granola or Cereal Bars</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Low Sugar Cereal</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Malt O Meal</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Dried Beans</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Instant Rice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Chili Powder or Chili Seasoning Packets</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Raisins</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Sugar Free Jello or Pudding </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This is a wonderful story of a family and their journey to find peace. The setting is in Charleston and the imagery is wonderful. I felt as if I were walking on the battery myself. I loved how Beth gave voices to the different characters so we could feel the full range of emotions for the family. The story had a twist towards the end that I enjoyed. I thought I would know how it would go then was pleasantly surprised there was more depth to the story. I look forward to more books by Beth. I was given a copy of this book by Booksneeze and had to obligation to give a positive review.michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-91374876640632466422011-10-14T08:23:00.000-07:002011-10-14T08:23:51.081-07:00Teenage Years<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0St-VPYkD_eIf78oaKr4ycmcxwLh2Af0q_vqP_6o2rjbpUukWfQMtZV2ENfs8fEb7rXtnAgLa1brg4SfUZG_qAAPUa3MukwAiVWQ6He0pNOlhNsWg5inTLNJncwQ_AnVfV9WgfXuinJ-/s1600/IMG_8995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0St-VPYkD_eIf78oaKr4ycmcxwLh2Af0q_vqP_6o2rjbpUukWfQMtZV2ENfs8fEb7rXtnAgLa1brg4SfUZG_qAAPUa3MukwAiVWQ6He0pNOlhNsWg5inTLNJncwQ_AnVfV9WgfXuinJ-/s320/IMG_8995.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rrpWJM5MMh-vtMmd-yy7ZXPOj5A2n_XmdW_XFPJQ3WhMYVlPLRMP4rGlLqzNu_ByWrHcOTfPS5iNgmtYvLkrZFhR8Av4Qne8Jmtc5cCOhc210wGjRMSxgyqKAgHVppSRAfuBPR2A9-Wz/s1600/IMG_8991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Over the years I have heard parents lament over the fact that they are in the dreaded teenage years. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Honestly I can say we are</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">enjoying these years. My children are 16, 13 and11. Every stage of life has been a joy and new experience. I loved when they were little and each experience brought awe and wonder. I loved their kindergarten drawings and adoration for mama. I love seeing them make friends and develop independence and a sense of who they are in the preteen years. And now I love this transition of teen to adult. Don't get me wrong. In a few years when its time for Brittany to leave home I will need a box or two of tissues. I am not pushing her out of the nest but this time is also precious to me. We are developing a friendship I know will last for the next forty to fifty years. I was as excited as she was for her first date. All the wonderful experiences of a teen becoming an adult rushed back to me when I saw her beaming. I am so blessed to be a part of this journey with her. I want to be here waiting as she peers over the nest into the unknown world and hold my arms open to welcome her back when her heart is broken. And we all know it will be broken. </span>I am a proud mama of my children. I don't get to hold their hand walking across the street anymore or rock them in the early morning but we are going fishing, camping, vacationing, sharing and loving just the same. I hope you enjoy the teenage years as much as I am.</span>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-17993047865063988232011-10-12T11:28:00.000-07:002011-10-12T11:28:28.242-07:00Full Moon in the Cemetary<span style="font-size: large;">These photos were taken at the cemetery across the street from us. They are quiet neighbors but never come to visit.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6cegc9ZRM-JFqOlIW7kSNeuxpUDM8VccU7dRjabP3TjqljypHLAMExf_7pu-18uag5WzWU2HdvuBewOmXocsRKOULv4HFg2QOlXHzILVPiPLXYmUXyE5GNO5rFL9cQtvJ_GWBg1NxU5f/s1600/davidandtheoldman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6cegc9ZRM-JFqOlIW7kSNeuxpUDM8VccU7dRjabP3TjqljypHLAMExf_7pu-18uag5WzWU2HdvuBewOmXocsRKOULv4HFg2QOlXHzILVPiPLXYmUXyE5GNO5rFL9cQtvJ_GWBg1NxU5f/s320/davidandtheoldman.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I reviewed this book for Booksneeze and found it to be very touching.<span> </span>This true story is about the struggle of a young man with anemia in the 1960s.<span> </span>Since this disorder was undiscovered at this time the family struggled to make sense of a young boy who refused to eat.<span> </span>The family’s love for each other is amazing even through the hard times of a parent unable to force a child to eat.<span> </span>I liked the viewpoints of other family members and found it interesting how perceptions are different even in the same household.<span> </span>I received no compensation for this review other than the free book and had no obligation to give a good review.</div>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-73897689246768363602011-10-04T06:01:00.000-07:002011-10-04T06:14:18.786-07:00Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYOukVsPmlCSmsaNSkkqkgLpbP7PT5r-yFjrmdnEffgUsgW1myScRUVCipUk_GJJpt_obVogGJD5YlqVFGL7tD2eafmqEXCjfQ8eqOEz4eUi2gyS4ammNd1cVRevZn0QQH1Pb1QHMz19F/s1600/fall+foliage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYOukVsPmlCSmsaNSkkqkgLpbP7PT5r-yFjrmdnEffgUsgW1myScRUVCipUk_GJJpt_obVogGJD5YlqVFGL7tD2eafmqEXCjfQ8eqOEz4eUi2gyS4ammNd1cVRevZn0QQH1Pb1QHMz19F/s1600/fall+foliage.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Autumn Everyone! I hope this time of year gives you a break from the heat, time to relax and enjoy the crisp air, hot cocoa, fall colors and caramel apples. We finally have a break from the heat! It is in the 80s now and all I want to do it bake. This can be good and bad. We have been in Texarkana a year. My how time flies. My kiddos are growing up. Here is Derek for an example.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-ilIiVgiryANVLKlXh3LrjEb3mcJfYNLSZtlCn2MpRz28x0lpnKIV11nE0_bnqHKctM9G1kxBktIksPOKENij79lP7uQYhel-XYZTbEaM0ETM1Zaul7uopjlXbFig9oFMFWNqZhc3Yo2/s1600/IMG_0202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-ilIiVgiryANVLKlXh3LrjEb3mcJfYNLSZtlCn2MpRz28x0lpnKIV11nE0_bnqHKctM9G1kxBktIksPOKENij79lP7uQYhel-XYZTbEaM0ETM1Zaul7uopjlXbFig9oFMFWNqZhc3Yo2/s320/IMG_0202.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Derek as a Tiger cub (in the middle). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtP_FZdMJDVnpIrHma2SpMjnz4u-NIg-FgFRipSVIL9LDdnAfLha598RNXGF-9FEkoSbwhbs_jYHsGqTkkzhDwWTge2XgE75JDYN1U2ybCqkc5ZTLxPeAiggC24K-ywHOZS9IH2QquHhCp/s1600/New+Camera+Candy+Making+Crossover+2010+110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtP_FZdMJDVnpIrHma2SpMjnz4u-NIg-FgFRipSVIL9LDdnAfLha598RNXGF-9FEkoSbwhbs_jYHsGqTkkzhDwWTge2XgE75JDYN1U2ybCqkc5ZTLxPeAiggC24K-ywHOZS9IH2QquHhCp/s320/New+Camera+Candy+Making+Crossover+2010+110.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Last year at Crossover. My little man becoming a boy scout from a Webelos receiving recognition for earning all 20 Webelos pins.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEzjYoLhcgkpPk14vrqtCIJWoSXypQgBOe0V6wXeoLx_uEm4USrctxe8HjiidgZg6DjOdgYHuhjyj1IDrnTyo-yocxUvagHfIdzQnd-wT_0VnVrPcXKfD0qEFAARdIoR8XzOkmiSHkinV/s1600/derektrophy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEzjYoLhcgkpPk14vrqtCIJWoSXypQgBOe0V6wXeoLx_uEm4USrctxe8HjiidgZg6DjOdgYHuhjyj1IDrnTyo-yocxUvagHfIdzQnd-wT_0VnVrPcXKfD0qEFAARdIoR8XzOkmiSHkinV/s320/derektrophy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Derek two years ago as a Webelos winning 2nd in the Pinewood Derby.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNEXr0i0TsZUnNuHt5PjOgIfSLuskkrKS6LA9RvOUkXvMgovN22KKqjpIKa8S-jWVJmgt7v0kYGidNTBCQdnSssaL3NVCD_nmdG5dxkskM4cTpuTSyPa9b9M-J9poozjPHyeh1Hhb7mjl/s1600/patrol+leader.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNEXr0i0TsZUnNuHt5PjOgIfSLuskkrKS6LA9RvOUkXvMgovN22KKqjpIKa8S-jWVJmgt7v0kYGidNTBCQdnSssaL3NVCD_nmdG5dxkskM4cTpuTSyPa9b9M-J9poozjPHyeh1Hhb7mjl/s1600/patrol+leader.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-ilIiVgiryANVLKlXh3LrjEb3mcJfYNLSZtlCn2MpRz28x0lpnKIV11nE0_bnqHKctM9G1kxBktIksPOKENij79lP7uQYhel-XYZTbEaM0ETM1Zaul7uopjlXbFig9oFMFWNqZhc3Yo2/s1600/IMG_0202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Derek receiving his patrol leader patch last night. I think I will go cry and bake something (preferably with chocolate)</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"> now</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">. Happy Autumn Everyone!</span></span></div>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-6255186329474840002011-10-02T13:50:00.000-07:002011-10-02T13:50:02.449-07:00Book Review<div style="text-align: center;">WHERE HAS OPRAH TAKEN US? Book Review</div><br />
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The first part of this book written by Stephen Mansfield was quite interesting. I was not a viewer of the Oprah Show so much of her life was unknown to me. I like biographies and thought the biography portion of this book was interesting. I got lost in the rest of the book. I like the facts please. Mr. Mansfield made many assumptions of how Oprah came to the spiritual beliefs and I felt that he was grasping for straws in many of his connections. Honestly, I became bored with the book and found it hard to continue reading his explanations for how Oprah and America came to the place where we are today. I think it is a good way for Christians to shirk their responsibility to become involved in others lives and ministering to others by finding alternate explanations to people leaving the Christian faith rather than taking on the responsibility of sharing Christ themselves. Mr. Mansfield is a good writer and the book was easy to follow. I was given a copy of <u>Where Has Oprah Taken Us?</u> by Stephen Mansfield in exchange for my honest opinion. I received no other compensation.michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-37565050829083805102011-09-30T06:14:00.001-07:002011-09-30T06:20:44.643-07:00Free Books!<a href="http://e2ma.net/go/10764423381/3933522/110009080/988/goto:http://www.booksneeze.com/" id="yui_3_2_0_1_1317388177843372" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="BookSneeze - Great books are contagious. BookSneeze gives them to bloggers for free." border="0" height="180" id="yui_3_2_0_1_1317388177843371" src="http://e2ma.net/userdata/988/images/templates/booksneeze_km_01.jpg" width="650" /></a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks Lori for first sharing this!</span>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-23318406550238809972011-09-27T07:02:00.000-07:002011-09-27T07:02:33.265-07:00Schlitterbahn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnhkkxbKeF6ijS7PaZUT2vCmpFgvVAHqcUxKRmijiM6Q-iVzGBUTv4HbwwQiUqv1Mx0XCvW7KgpKDmpoUqf0GTuxPdy4e7pO9Qnmn3-2WXR63dOZ9AtyOtt4ITHMdkrn2lnyJMqcE4-jt/s1600/IMG_8613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnhkkxbKeF6ijS7PaZUT2vCmpFgvVAHqcUxKRmijiM6Q-iVzGBUTv4HbwwQiUqv1Mx0XCvW7KgpKDmpoUqf0GTuxPdy4e7pO9Qnmn3-2WXR63dOZ9AtyOtt4ITHMdkrn2lnyJMqcE4-jt/s320/IMG_8613.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunsets in south Texas are beautiful! We visited some sweet friends in New Braunfels a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. We may move in with them soon but don't tell them or they may move ;). Not really but we did have a wonderful time. Sheldon, Natasha and their two boys were wonderful hosts and we fell in love with cactus and wide open spaces.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We went to Schlitterbahn on Saturday. If you have never been I highly recommend it. It was SOOO much fun. I could spend all day boogie boarding! It stormed off and on all day and we had to evacuate rides once. Some big thunderboomers rolled through and we were on the waterfalls which is a river that goes around one of the parks (they have 3 parks!). Derek was pulled off by lifeguards and we were too far down the river to get off. The next stop was on the other side of the park!! I was frantic. I ran through the thunder, lightening, wind, cold, and stinging rain while everyone else in the park stood under the pavilions watching me (not very gracefully) running like my life depended on it. I called for Derek under every pavillion and finally made it to where our ice chest was. There was Derek covered by a towel waiting on me. He was not frantic at all, not scared of the thunder or wind, not needing his mama who just ran to save him :(. He's growing up :( :(. His words to me were "I knew you would come back for the stuff." Ha! I told him we would come back for him too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We went to Gruene, Texas for dinner and shopping. Gruene is wonderful and if you ever go to New Braunfels spend some time there. We were lucky that it was Gruene weekend when there are outdoor vendors selling all kinds of unique artisan made items. We brought home some yummy flavored whole grain pasta. My kids eat the spinach pasta with no sauce it is so good! So that was our fun weekend. It was worth the long drive and I can't wait to go again.</span></div>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-36312384951504919402011-09-21T12:39:00.000-07:002011-09-21T12:42:02.506-07:00Essentials<span style="font-size: large;">I have been asked by several people what first aid items I carry with me. So here is a list of what I have in my purse at all times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first is <span style="color: red;">Nux Vomica</span>. Yep, just like the name says it is for vomiting. I carry the pellets (the white, powdery round ones fall apart from being banged around in my purse). This is a homeopathic remedy so what you put in your mouth is sugar pellets and can be taken every 15 minutes as needed. They dissolve under the tongue. We use them for motion sickness, heartburn and headaches mostly. It is known as the hangover medicine but works well for any over indulgence whether that be motion, noise, eating or drinking. My sister relied on it during her pregnancy for all-day sickness. For a complete rundown go to</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"> http://homeoint.org/clarke/n/nux_v.htm</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Another homeopathic I carry is <span style="color: red;">Arnica Montana. <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">I also have this in pellets and try to keep in gel as well. This stuff is great for any kind of physical trauma. We take orally every 15 minutes and apply to the bruise or sprain. <u>DO NOT apply topically to broken skin.</u> It is amazing how arnica facilitates healing to the body when you have an injury. It is helpful also after surgery, for sore muscles, or traumatic grief. For more info on Arnica Montana go to </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">http://homeoint.org/books/boericmm/a/arn.htm</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Lavender Oil<span style="color: black;"> is an essential oil I always have on hand. Lavender oil is calming. If you have a fussy infant put a drop on your collar then hold the baby. If you are stressed breath in lavender oil. Lavender oil is a disinfectant, will soothe skin irritations, bug bites, burns and I have put a drop on the neck of my son to soothe his tummy when traveling. We use it most for bug bites, cold sores and burns (including sunburns). My husband had second degree burns from a radiator all the way up his arm. We treated with lavender oil and vitamin C and he had no infection nor scars. His entire arm was blistered. Lavender oil gave him the most pain relief and he put it into a spritzer bottle to spray on. Here is a link for Lavender oil</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">http://www.webdeb.com/oils/lavender.htm. <span style="color: black;">The link also tells the story of how Lavender oil was discovered as a remedy for burns.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;">Peppermint Oil<span style="color: black;"> is the other essential oil I carry at all times. The most fun use is for hiccups. Peppermint oil is antispasmodic so one drop on the tongue cures the hiccups every time. It will work the same for muscle spasms as well. Peppermint is cooling to the body so a few drops on the back of the neck can help with hot flashes or when you are overheated. It is a disinfectant. I will put a couple of drops and clean out cups when at hotels before I use them. It is great for the tummy. If you have an upset tummy try it on the tongue or in a little water. It can also wake you up. If you are feeling sleepy inhale some peppermint oil. The best use we have for it is insect bites. It cools and soothes. My son is allergic to fire ants and one bite will swell up the size of a baseball. We treat it with peppermint oil and the swelling goes down within 5 minutes. Many warn against using this oil for children under 2. All mints have the same properties so you can get the same benefits from the spearmint growing in your garden. I like peppermint or spearmint tea. One last use for peppermint is bad breath. Before you pucker up to kiss your sweetie you may want to put a drop on the tongue. For more information on peppermint oil go to</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/natural-essential-oils/health-benefits-of-peppermint-oil.html</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: red;">Five Flower Essence or Rescue Remedy<span style="color: black;">- same product different manufacturer. This really should have been my first product to share because it is that important. This is best known for mental or physical trauma or shock. Bach flowers are fantastic for bringing emotions into balance. We have used Rescue Remedy for headaches, nightmares, insect bites, stress, crying babies, fit throwing toddlers, grief, pms, motion sickness and the list could go on and on. It is so safe you could drink the whole bottle, you can put it into water and drink it, lotion and apply it, bath water, apply to the skin. As long as it is in or on you it will work. It is also great for pets. I have put on the back of my children's neck when they would not take it. Here is a link for more info on Five Flower Essence.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">http://www.fesflowers.com/five_flower_formula.htm</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Allergy Relief<span style="color: black;"> is a great homeopathic product. There are many companies that supply these formulas and they are all good. Four drops under the tongue as needed will take care of your stuffy, runny nose and itchy eyes. There are also eye drops which work great if you are like me and allergic to cats. If I could take my eyes out and rinse it in the eye drops I would be much happier :). This remedy will also help relieve cold symptoms when you must. (Remember symptoms are our friend).</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">This concludes my must haves in my purse. My herbs at home are the base of keeping my family well but these remedies are needed for acute issues. I will post soon about how to keep the flu at bay.</span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to know Why Herbs? Follow this link. It is one of the best explanations I have read from my favorite teacher Dr. Phil.</span></i><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">http://hisgoodherbs.com/Why_Herbs_.html</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span> </span>michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748363016540038041.post-36861139431564881852011-09-21T06:03:00.000-07:002011-09-21T06:03:21.653-07:00MIAThanks for hanging with me everyone. Sorry I have been AWOL this summer. I will start catching up soon. Hope you are enjoying the cooler weather. We are down to 90 for the high today. Woo Hoo! Have a great day. We are heading to the Four States Fair this morning for Kids Day.<br />
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Loves to all of You!michelle edwards joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259420221558212418noreply@blogger.com1