Thursday, October 28, 2010

Facing Your Giants


This book is amazing!!!  When I first started reading it, my thought was "why am I even reading this book?  I don't have issues!"  Once you are finished laughing and have successfully wiped the tears from your eyes, know this............I believe that everyone has some sort of issue they are facing.  You may think the way I did, but you are wrong.  I am not saying you are going through a traumatic life experience and don't know how to handle it, it can be minor and personal that no one else knows.  Anything, anything at all.  I believe that every now and again, people need a little self help to get back on track with their life and how they want to live it.  And this is the perfect book just for that.  After every chapter I felt better, like the problems I am facing (my giants) could be taken own, that I could shrink them and handle them.  Not to mention that Max Lucado is an amazing author, in my opinion of course.  So, if you haven't read this yet, please go get a copy.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Henry's Story

Tonight is an important night for the Granju family.  Tonight their local station out in Tennessee will be airing the story of their son Henry who died earlier this year.  I have told a bit of his story here, but I would hope that you can take the time to watch his story tonight.  For all of the details, please go here and read his mom's blog.  Oh, and keep reading after that because she is an amazing writer!!!!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Amazing Night

Last week I received an amazing e-mail.  It was from a lady who works for World Vision.  Remember that house party I did for World Vision?  Well, I guess they kept my info and sent me an invitation to dinner followed by the World Vision Make a Difference Tour featuring Toby Mac, Third Day, Michale W. Smith and Jason Gray.  For those who are not into Christian music, you probably have no clue who I am talking about.  I love Third Day so I was super excited to see them.  And I knew who Michael W. Smith was but I hadn't heard of the others.  I was in complete awe.  Toby Mac rocked it!!!!!  I was talking to one of the ladies from World Vision about how my daughters love the Black eyed Peas but I never realized how much foul language is on their cd.  I was used to the radio version so after buying the cd and putting it in my car with my girls in the car with me, I realized how much offensive language is on that cd, I think Kendall even learned to say s@#* from it.  So, to have a cd from a band like Toby Mac whose vibe is similar to the Pea's but without the offensive content (unless praising God is offensive to you, you never know these days) is awesome.....and I admit to rocking out to some funky Jesus music as well :)  The concert was amazing within itself but the truly amazing part was seeing a stadium filled with people worshipping God.  People growing stronger in their faith and some coming to know Him for the very first time.  It is just an amazing experience!  And I got to meet Brian Haley from Toby Mac!!!  He is a genuine, down to earth person who you wish would become your instant best friend!  Here are some pics.........
Mister Toby Mac
Max Lucado
Third Day (there are many better pics but I liked the name in the back on this one)
Brian Haley!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All in all it was an amazing night!  There were thousands of people coming together to worship our God and celebrate together.  And something else pretty amazing, I think it was about 250 kids who were sponsored that night, one of them a boy turning 8 whose birthday was that night!!!!  what an amazing difference people are making in our world, I hope that I can make such a difference before I leave this earth!!!!

Monday, October 25, 2010

What An End To The Day

There are times recently when I miss living in the midwest.  The fall season out there is gorgeous.  Our drive to church on Sunday mornings had us strolling down leaf colored streets with bright orange and yellow above us.  The air was crisp and there was cider to be had everywhere.  I miss it.  Fall is my favorite season.  But it is hard to miss it when 1/2 a mile from my house, I can take my girls on a sunset stroll on the beach and see this.............

                                                                              Going


                                                                              Going


                                                                           Gone

What a beautiful way to end a beautiful fall night!!!!!!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Yipppeee!!

Why am I squealing with delight?  Why, haven't you noticed?  I have a computer once again!!!!!!!!  My friends husband is amazing!!!!  Beyond amazing actually, he is all techy and handy and I am thankful to have her married to him.............and of course her too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  So, get ready because I have some stories and I have some pictures and I will make you all read them :)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Life

Ok, so i know that I promised a fun filled blog with pictures yesterday, only I do not have any new pictures downloaded and I am being lazy.  Plus, there are much more important things going on.  did you see the first miner pulled out from the earth last night?  How amazing and historic was that?  I admit, I cried like a baby.  How could you not?  Families thought for 17 days that their loved one was dead.  Then the jubilation of finding out they were alive because of a note that was written and sent to the surface.  Then to be told they may not be able to get them out until Christmas!!!  Then finding out that today is the day.....who wants to hug their loved one?  As soon as I heard they were lowering the first rescuer down into the deep dark tunnel, in what is a tiny panic attack waiting to happen cage, I was glued to the tv!  Anderson Cooper was my go to guy, I love the way he delivers news!  I think he even told a couple of people to be quiet so they wouldn't be running the moment unfolding on the tv, who wants to hear other people talk?  I want to hear what is going on!  I was a little aggravated once Larry King came on.  First off, his expert guest on all things mining was Mike Rowe, you know, the guy from the show Dirty Jobs.  Don't get me wrong, I like to watch him do his show, the reality tv show that has nothing to do with mining, and he is pretty darn hot (I am just sayin here people, I speak truth).  But to be an expert guest?  And it showed.  I think Mike and Larry went back and forth on the order of who would be going first and who would be going last out of the mine.  I think it went something like this:
Mike: Who gets to go first?  Do they do the ultimate game of rock, paper, scissors or something?
Larry: Oh I don't know but I am sure it has to happen like that, how do you choose?
Mike: Exactly, it had to be that!
Really?!!  I am in no way a journalist for breaking news, I have never had an interest in being a high profile journalist.  However, I read a ton of times the day before that they would be chosen based upon their health and that would be determined by a medical professional once they had access to the men.  Hello?  are you not reporting on the news?  Know the freaking news gentlemen.....and don't bring on the situation to discuss important news events, I mean really.  Ok, so maybe Mike is a step above the situation, but it is basically the same thing when reporting on world events.  Alright, off my soap box I go to fish out my camera and hopefully have pictures and fun light-hearted blogging tomorrow :)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Blog? Huh?

Well hello there blog, its been awhile.  I am laid up with a broken toe and no energy to find something fun and vivid to write.  I haven't even uploaded any new pictures.  I promise, by tomorrow, you will have a tremendous post and gorgeous pictures.........unless I get lazy again :)

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Acts Of Kindness For Henry

I have been following this blog for a little while now.  The woman who writes the blog is Katie Allison Granju.  She writes beautifully and has a wonderful sense of humor.  She has also been hit with the most tragic of events this year, the death of her 18 year old son Henry.  If you have a moment, take the time to read her blog, but today, go out and spread some kindness in remembrance of Henry.  Yes, he was a drug addict and yes, it did lead to him getting into a bad situation which would ultimately lead to his death, but he was also an 18 year old kid.  A kid who had gotten in too deep and couldn't find his way out.  He was also a son and a brother who is missed deeply.  despite his addiction, he was a wonderful young man and today he would have been 19.  So, to honor his memory, his family is asking that everyone go out and spread some kindness in the name of Henry Granju.  Nothing wrong with being nice right?  If you do, please join the facebook group Acts Of Kindness For Henry, and let the family know what you did int heir sons name.  They don't have him here to celebrate with and I know it would bring some sort of peace and happiness to know that the memory of their son still lives on.  And why stop today?  Being kind is something we should be doing everyday!!!  And if we are kind to others and help others out, maybe people like Henry would still be around.  Have a blessed day!!!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Epilepsy Freedom Walk 2010

In just a couple of weeks, my sweet girl and I will be walking in our very first walk for Epilepsy.  This in itself is a huge stride.  We have gone through quite a bit this year.  Meds were not working properly, seizures were still happening quite frequently and my girl was always tired because of all of the change going on in her body.  We have recently celebrated one year with epilepsy, I know it sounds silly to celebrate living one year with a disease but we are excited.  She could be in a hospital bed or a wheelchair, she could be having seizures that could keep her from living a normal life, but just one year into it, we are starting to get the hang of things.  We do still have our small set-backs but she is living a normal life, as normal as it could be.  And she is so excited to walk for Epilepsy!  She is even more excited that she can get sponsors to sponsor her in her walk.  And that money that is donated will be used to help find a cure so that not another moment is lost to seizures.  One day children will not have to worry about being around loud sounds, or seeing flashing lights or wondering if they will have a seizure in front of kids who will wonder why "that kid is so weird".  I know that for some it is a tough time financially, but if you have anything to spare, we would forever be grateful and you would have the satisfaction knowing that you are helping a wonderful cause and wonderful children.  If you can donate, you can go to www.EpilepsyFreedomWalk.org and sponsor a walker, look it up under Cassidy Hall.  And if you cannot donate financially but live in the Southern California area, come and walk with us on October 17!!!  All ages are welcome and you can register at the same website.  It will be a great time!!!!  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.  Lets make this event extraordinary!!!!!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Dance Class

Our sweet middle child is feeling depraved and non-sociable.  She always wants to go to someones house to play or just "dooooooo something!!!!!!!"  Since she isn't in preschool, we decided to enroll her in dance.  She is having a blast!!!




What is sweeter than a little one in tights and a leotard?!!!!!!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Oh Come On!!!

Back in June I started having some major medical issues.  I had no clue what was going on and neither did my doctor.  I basically felt like I was dying and my doctor started to think I had some rare disease because all of the tests she was doing were coming back normal, yet I was still feeling like I was dying.  This is the test I got to do last week...........

Hooray for heart monitors!!

Before that I had a heart ultrasound.  And good thing that my heart was fine because during the 24 hours I had to monitor on, I also had the stomach flu.  So, the diary they wanted me to do was lovely; 6pm threw up, 6:30pm threw up, that went on every 30 minutes for almost 24 hours, it was fantastic!!!  Anyways, flash forward to today and my follow up.  Like I said before, my heart is fine.  But what did I also figure out in the last 2 weeks?  When I would have my "episodes" and felt like I was passing out and my blood pressure was sky-rocketed and my heart was palpitating and I was almost going to pass out......I had just had coffee or iced tea or even Excedrin Migraine.....what do they all have in common?  Caffeine!!  Some more testing and guess what?  I have a severe allergy to caffeine!!!  Kind of like the kids who cant have nuts or even look at a nut without going berserk?  Yeah, that's now me, only from caffeine.  Don't get me wrong, I am glad we found out what has been wrong with me and it is isn't going to kill me or have me go through any type of treatment, so I am happy.  But no chocolate?  That cant be right!  So, what did I do?  I came home and had a hand full of chocolate covered Dibs.....and right about now I feel like I am dying.....I think I have a severe caffeine allergy!
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