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| Okay, so I know it's a silly thing to be excited about, but I am. I get to go to www.sayitonthewall.com and spend $20 without spending a cent! So just how did I end up with this $20 gift card? Simple! I follow a blog called Sugar Pop Ribbons Reviews and Giveaways. Jennifer writes reviews on a variety of products and often, the company will provide the opportunity for one of Jennifer's followers to win the same product. For the "Say It On the Wall" giveaway, rather than giving away a product, they provided a $20 gift card. Jennifer notified me via email that I had won. Once I provided her with my contact information, I was contacted via email by Say it On The Wall within twelve hours. They provided me with an online code so that I can shop their site without waiting for a physical gift card. I haven't used my code yet, but will probably use it to purchase something for my son's room. Even if I'm not interested in actually owning the products that Jennifer reviews, I enjoy reading her opinions. | | |
| Seems like I've been very sentimental lately. I'll blame it on the hormones. At about 38 and 1/2 weeks, I'm beginning to feel like I'm ready to have the baby. So far, everything has gone very smoothly... and I'm extremely thankful.
This story has caused me to be even more thankful... Take a moment to read it. And possibly even bless others by buying the book Silly Sock for yourself (50% of the proceeds will be donated to Arkansas Children's Hospital) or donate the book directly to the hospital. Details are included in the link:
http://everydayedwards.blogspot.com/2011/02/reaching-out.html
As you read it, I trust you will be touched, and also be thankful for your family. | | |
| My Heart Hurts...
It hurts because I can't stand to see people intentionally hurting each other.
It hurts because I can't change what is happening.
It hurts because I know that stuck in the middle is a precious little child who has no control over his surroundings.
It hurts because I know that if things don't change, this child will be fought over for years to come.
It hurts because I know that if things don't change, this child will constantly hear negative things being said about his father.
It hurts because I know that if things don't change, this child will constantly hear negative things being said about his mother.
It hurts because I know that even at this young age, the constant fighting will affect the child.
Please grow up.
Please change what is happening.
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| So I have two songs running through my head tonight:
"If I die young, bury me in satin. Lay me down on a bed of roses.
Sink me in the River at Dawn. Send me away with the words of a love song.
The sharp knife of a short life. Well, I've had just enough time."
- The Band Perry "If I Die Young"
"Give me just a little more time, Lord. Give me just a little more time.
So many precious souls are lost in sin, so many may be left behind.
I've got a lot of things I need to do before I leave this world behind.
I'm ready when you call me Lord, but give me just a little more time"
- Not sure where it is originally from, but I heard it from The Mill Run Dulcimer Band.
Interesting Combination... | | |
| A week ago (plus one day) was our first Anniversary! I love you AK! Hard to believe that we have been married for a year. Something else happened one year and one month ago. I got home from India. I really enjoy reading Sarah's Blog and the blogs of others who are/ have been over there. I finished my schooling in December and walked across the stage and got my Diploma. I have been approved for an Arkansas Provisional License, and am taking an Arkansas History class this summer. Mother, Daddy, and LJ (my "little" sister) have been continuing to care full-time for Grandmother, although she has been admitted to the Community Care facility for the summer to ease the pressure on my family so they can get the farm work finished. Although I have a part-time job I like at a school I like, I continue to look for a full-time teaching position. It's hard... I would love to stay at the school I am at, but they don't have any openings that I am qualified for. Meanwhile, many of my classmates are looking for jobs as well. | | |
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