It's a case for Sherlock Holmes.. the missing passport!

How can some one loose something as important as a passport????!!!

Josh's big out of town/country job is upon us and he needs the sucker.  I have been looking for a week for it.  And believe me the whole house has been turned upside down.  Every drawer, every cabinet, suitcase, piece of furniture, even the cars, has been checked and rechecked 5 times over.  Our only choice is to replace it fast.  The fastest way to do that is to drive up to Chicago and get one.   This sucks big time.  It was like almost $300 the first time he got it because he got an expedited one because he thought he was leaving last  fall.  Now to get another one is going to be just as much plus the gas to get there and the hotel and food.  Only good thang is my good friend is going to watch the kids so we both can go and my mom may drive down from Milwaukee to have dinner with us. This also delays his trip just a bit longer.  This is going to take every last penny.  February has been a slow month.

I keep hoping it will turn up but we leave first thing in the morning and the appointment is set and the hotel room paid for.  I keep wondering if this is Satan's way of putting a wrench in every thing OR God's way of keeping Josh home and giving us extra time. Maybe he isn't supposed to go at all?  He has perfect peace about going so I won't hold him back.  But every one else is fretting and worrying over him.. almost begging him, guilting him not to go.  

I keep seeing things about the region he is going to.. hard not to since it is all over the tv.  and of course everything that is said is terrible.  I was bawling my eyes out last night because of some of it.  This is half why I stop watching the news.  The other half is I am sick of hearing about Anna Nicole Smith.. let the women be buried already..shhhesh.

But I am sick of waiting and waiting.  He was supposed to go do this six months ago and it kept being pushed back.  I want what ever that is going to happen to just happen already.  Leave or stay.. stop driving me nuts!

the child knocking on the door, the customer at the counter, the friend on the phone..Dare2Share

Last weekend I went to a teen conference with my church's youth group.  Dare2Share focuses on teens and equipping them in their faith and preparing them to share the Gospel.  It was very awesome and I am glad I volunteered to go along.  Not only did it rock our teens it really helped invigorate me and help fan the flames of this fire burning in me.  9,000 people in one arena all worshiping and singing to the Lord, mmhhh it was like a glimps of what heaven may be like when we are all at the Lord's feet singing to him and worshiping.

 

For part of the conference we took it to the streets.  We collected can food for a local homeless shelter ministry and with that open door the gospel and praying for others.  At first the teens were very scared and nervous.  It was a different neighborhood then what they are used to and they were out of their comfort zones going door to door asking people for can goods and if they had any prayer requests that we could pray for.  Some couldn't believe people actually slammed the door on them but despite some discouragement by the end of it all they were glad they followed threw and said after a while it was easier then they thought it would be.  And that was part of the purpose of doing that I think.. practice practice practice ... that after you get beyond fear and let the Holy Spirit work sharing the Gospel and praying for others is not that hard.

 

On the ride back to the conference the group of girls I was with started asking why some people were so nice and others so mean.  I knew some of them only know church life and other Christians so they are not aware of some of the pains of this life without Jesus, sheltered from it and may not understand why people lash out. I told them not take it personally, it is not you they are rejecting but Jesus and to not be mad at them but sad for them and pray for them.  Jesus said the world would reject us because ofhim and to even expect it.  I tried to explain to them that when people are hurting inside they tend to lash out instead of reach out for help.  Like a wild animal with it's foot caught in a trap, when you try to free it, it will snap and bite at you. Even though you are trying to help, it doesn't understand. It is in pain and struggling and doesn't know you and is leery, yet we still need to try or else it will die.

 

There are two people from that weekend that linger in my thoughts and prayers.  The first one is a clerk from a gas station I had stopped in at.  He was very nice and helpful as I was looking for something for my heart burn and emphasized with us being up so early after a night with crazy teenagers.  I did my business and went out side to smoke while I was waiting for the other volunteer (I was not smoking in front of the children. and yes I know I need to quit)  She was taking a long time or at least it felt that way because it was sooooo cold out. For some reason I thought maybe she was witnessing to the clerk and decided to go back inside to see how it was going.  When I went in I asked if she was practicing what she preached and the clerk looked at me wondering what that meant. She shook her head a hard no.  This is not something I do every day but I felt lead to start talking with him and sharing the Gospel.  No, I didn't get to see a miraculous conversion and I may not have been as steady with the way I put it as I could have been but seeds were planted I believe and it was good practice.  Like the teens would see at the end of the day, after I got my fear out of the way I felt like I could do that more often and be bolder in sharing my faith.  My friend that was with me said after we got in the van, " That was scary. Did you see his hands? They were all cut up at the tips of his fingers. I could have never done that."  I did not notice his hands even though I had touched them briefly as I had left.  I didn't see what my friends saw.  She saw a scary guy she wouldn't dare share her faith with, I saw someone who needed to know God's love.  I didn't notice anything scary about him at all.. I had perfect peace about talking to him, he was very nice in our conversation.  Maybe he is used to people just seeing his wounds and not talking to him much beyond the transactions people have to do at a gas station.

 

The next guy I can't get out of my mind was one we had went to get canned goods from.  He was one of the last houses my group had.  The teens were taking turns talking to each house and when we came to him the one of the shyer girls froze when she saw him.  He had a shaved head, he was very built, buff and did not seem to want to be bothered by us.  One of the more outspoken boys took over.  The guy did give us a can or two and when asked if he had any prayer requests he sarcastically said No but the boy pushed further and asked him if he knew God to witch he quickly said NO, and this boy not giving up and maybe not choosing his words as well as he could have, asked him if he wanted to know God.. and again he said No.  I knew he was not going to hear it and said thank you for the cans and his time and he slammed the door.  I give credit to the boy for even trying with someone who seemed so intimidating.  This was one of the scarier people they had encountered and they ran off his porch as quickly as they could.  This may have been one of the mean people the girls were asking about.

 

Both of these men for what ever reason touch my heart and I can't stop running the conversations over in my head.  I wonder how many times I had to hear about Jesus' love for me before it finally clicked.  How many different people prayed for me and talked to me on his behalf?  How many more will God send to these men so they can know HIM?  Something that runs in my mind is a scene of on Judgment Day when they are before the throne and try saying I never knew, no one ever told me, and perhaps God will show them all the people that came to them trying to show them the Truth.. the child knocking on the door, the customer at the counter, the friend on the phone, the sister at Christmas Dinner.  There is nothing more exciting then seeing someone come to the Lord, being apart of someone else's salvation story and maybe nothing as sad as seeing someone reject Him and not fully understand who and what they are rejecting.

Tags: Dare2Share, Faith, Jesus Christ, witnessing, Saint Louis

Very quick & condensed entry

Keeping it short and sweet since I have limited conceivability right now with my dsl provider and hubbies wireless connection. (sucks when you cant pay the bill) That is why I have been MIA the last week or so.  Time and Money. blaaa.  I have tried to add an entry and pictures but get booted off before I finnish.

 

I must be having withdrawal.  Last night I dreamed I wrote and posted the most influential, memorable, hard hitting post that summed up EVERY THING  that ever needed to be said and I became a world famous blogger lol... sad huh. 

 

Last week was busy and as always flew by.  The weather sucked.. I got snowed in that Sunday and was unable to participate at the Arch for Silent No More. I was extremely disappointed but Josh convinced me it was for the best.. better to miss this event then get into an accident on the way and never show up. But I was able to go to an afternoon church service focusing on abortion and women who regretted theirs. Last Monday I went and protested and prayed out at a Planned Parenthood... I have video that I want to get posted but I need to wait for a better connection before I even attempt that.  The weather here is still bitterly cold. You'd think we were in Wisconsin not Missouri or something.  My friend's pipes froze Sunday. Yikes!

 

My Birthday was O.K. At least it is out of the way. I went out with a friend that Friday for a while and then that Saturday I had people over.  Josh got me a pretty set of garnet heart shape ear rings.  He has found an easy way to make sure all his gifts to me from now on are a hit. Jewelry lol.  For Christmas he got me a very nice gold and mother of pearl Citizen watch.. FYI I never have to change the battery.

 

We are kind of preparing ourselves here for Josh to go back on the road in the next month or so.  We are trying to enjoy each moment together as a family and as a couple.  Trying to get caught up on bills and file taxes.  Also get some household projects done.  My downstairs has been a big mess since Josh started putting up crown molding in the living room.  Hopefully he will get it finished by the weekend.  We are having a Superbowl Party.  Not that we are rooting for one team or another ... just an excuse tohave people over and for Josh to show off his Monster TV and surround sound.  I can see it now.. All the guys in the living room watching and carrying on over the game.. us women folk in the dinning room chatting or playing a game (I got a fun game called Catch Phrase for my birthday) and the kids upstairs playing in the loft.

 

Well, that's it for now. Hoping to get this posted before I am booted AGAIN.  Let me know how you all have been doing!  I'll try and stop by and say Hi as I go threw my alerts  (((((HUGS))))

President Bush Proclaims National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2007

President Bush Proclaims National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2007

Full text of proclamation follows:

America was founded on the principle that we are all endowed by our Creator with the right to life and that every individual has dignity and worth. National Sanctity of Human Life Day helps foster a culture of life and reinforces our commitment to building a compassionate society that respects the value of every human being.

Among the most basic duties of Government is to defend the unalienable right to life, and my Administration is committed to protecting our society's most vulnerable members. We are vigorously promoting parental notification laws, adoption, abstinence education, crisis pregnancy programs, and the vital work of faith-based groups. Through the "Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002," the "Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003," and the "Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004," we are helping to make our country a more hopeful place.

One of our society's challenges today is to harness the power of science to ease human suffering without sanctioning practices that violate the dignity of human life. With the right policies, we can continue to achieve scientific progress while living up to our ethical and moral responsibilities.

National Sanctity of Human Life Day serves as a reminder that we must value human life in all forms, not just those considered healthy, wanted, or convenient. Together, we can work toward a day when the dignity and humanity of every person is respected.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 21, 2007, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon all Americans to recognize this day with appropriate ceremonies and to underscore our commitment to respecting and protecting the life and dignity of every human being.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

 

 

Tags: Pro-Life, National Sanctity of Human Life Day, Presidential Proclamation

Pics from last weeks icestorm

Is it no wonder tress fell and knocked out so many people's power?

All is pretty much melted now but still very cold.  They are calling for snow this weekend.  I am praying it will blow over fast so the Silent No More Event will go well and have a good turn out.

Tags: icestorm, trees, poweroutage. MO

Silent No More Commercial

 

Tags: Silent No More Awareness Campaign, Abortion, Regret, I regret my abortion, pro-life, pro-choice

Gearing up for Silent No More

January is just flying by and there seems to be something going on every other day around here.. hence the lack of blogging on my part.   This coming weekend has crept up on me and I am realizing that I need to start to focus and get prayed up.  First Friday is the big 3 0 birthday.  Hopefully I'll be going out with a friend or with Josh and then Saturday we are planning on having a small get together at the house. (I better get my house cleaning on!!)  But Sunday is the Silent No More Awareness Event.  Can you believe this will be my third year participating????  No I won't get to go to Washington D.C. this time but I will be down at the Saint Louis Gateway Arch seeing off those who are with Missouri Right To Life and giving my testimony with other women who have been effected by abortion.  I am hoping this year I will be able to post video afterward so you can get a sense of what it is like and hear the other stories of  the sorrow that women feel after abortion.

For many Pro-Lifers January, the designated LIFE month is the only chance they get to be active or march or hold a sign or even talk about thier views.. sadly.  It should be a day to day fight, not a once a year event.  I feel weary sometimes and discouraged by the lack of participation of some threw out the year, the lack of fire... literally millions are dying because the TRUTH is not being yelled from every court house, every government building, every medical facility that practices this American Holocaust, from our churches pulpits so quiet on this issue.  But still I will have hope and faith.  A hope that one day this time in our History will be looked down on and people will be ashamed by their silence. That it will be shunned in our History like slavery is.  I have faith that God is in control and he will hear our prayers and wipe our tears and wipe clean the river of blood that flows from the abortion clinics and leaves a blight on our land.

I won't get into more of my ranting.. I have pages filled of it.  If you care to catch up on my story about my own abortion and how I first became apart of Silent No More you can visit my web page with the links on it.  But if you area women who has gone threw an abortion and are suffering from it I encourage you to read some of the links where you can seek help and healing.  And of course feel free to e-mail me if you wish to talk about it or vent or ask questions or need prayer.

Here is a list of Events around the country.  See if there is one close to you and attend!! AND POST ABOUT IT!

1. National Gathering in Washington, DC! Monday, January 22, 2007 at 4 pm in front of the Supreme Court. (following the March for Life) If you plan to participate– please send an email to Sheila@NOELforLife.org or call her at 800-707-6635, we need to know who is giving testimony prior to the Gathering.

2. Alabama, Birmingham - Pro-Life Rally and March will be held on Saturday, January 20th. We will start at 10:45 a.m. at Brother Bryan Park located at 22nd Street South at 10th Avenue in Birmingham. For more information call Serena Mitchell at 205-252-0706 or throughhisgrace@mindspring.com

3. Arizona, Phoenix - "Abortion on Demand: At What Cost?" Monday, January 22, 2007, 11:30-1:00, Arizona State Capital, Senate Lawn. The Center for Arizona Policy's 2007 "Lunch and Learn Kickoff" will feature Silent No More women revealing the personal cost of abortion. Public is invited as is the entire Arizona State Legislature. Registration is required; contact Joan at (480)471-8706 or jjmgm@cox.net

4. California, Montclair - January 27, 2007 from 9:00am to 10:00am at Family Planning Associates, 5050 San Bernardino Street, Montclair, CA 91763. We will only be holding signs - not giving our testimonies. For info contact Karen Reynosa at renewedhope@earthlink.net

5. Connecticut, Hartford - January 22, 2007 at 11:30 AM at the state capitol. For more information contact Rachel Torres O'Leary at torresoleary@yahoo.com or 203-313-0101.

6. Florida, Altamonte Springs - January 27, 2007, 12-2 PM at Crane's Roost Amphitheater. For more information contact Laurie Wren at info@callforhope.org or 407-766-8915.

7. Florida, Ocala - On January 13, 2007 at the town square in Ocala Florida we will have our rally for life. I would like a gathering of Silent No More members to hold signs and there will be 5 testimonies given. For info contact Gail Zach @352-291-7601 (after 6:00 P.M.) or gaildermfl@hotmail.com

8. Florida, Tampa - January 20, 2007 at the University Mall (2200 University Square Mall). For more information contact Alexa McGrory at 813-546-0191 or TampaSilentNoMore@myway.com

9. Indiana, Ft. Wayne - January 27, 2007, 1:30 pm at the federal building (following the Right to Rally and March - the rally begins at noon at the Scottish Rite, and the March starts at 1:00). Contact Julie Brown at nana7142@hotmail.com or 260-463-7142.

10. Kansas, Wichita - January 22, 2007. All Women's Press Conference (location TBA). Organizer: Carole LaFreniere, silentnomorewichita@yahoo.com

11. Michigan, Royal Oak - January 27, 2007, 12pm-1pm, 44th District Court. For more information contact Deb Ives @ 586-484-9897 or debives724@hotmail.com or Mike Stack@ 248-548-1767 or mikstack@yahoo.com

12. Minnesota, St. Paul - January 20th , 2007, 12:00 to 2:00pm, 5th Annual State Capitol building inside the Rotunda, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Contact person: Ava Faust 612-789-6405 or email her at afaust@chubb.com for more information and directions.

13. Missouri, St. Louis - January 21, 2007 at the Arch at 9am. Please arrive by 8:45 if you would like to hold a sign. This is a big event in St. Louis as the March For Life participants leave from the Arch grounds on buses heading for Washington D.C. For more information e-mail Amy Martin at amy@clothedwithjoy.org or call 636-489-1600.

14. North Carolina, Charlotte - January 12, 2007. We are going to participate in the Charlotte March for Life and then give our testimonies afterward. The March starts at the parking lot across from 1123 Church St., which is the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center. Marchers should be there by 11:30. The march will start at 12:00 Noon and we will march to the courthouse at 401 W. Trade St. There we will give our testimonies, estimated time about 1:30pm. Contact either Andrea Hines at HinesAL@aol.com (704-541-9689) or Katherine Hearn at Moby5@carolina.rr.com (704-542-0065).

15. Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh - January 27, 2007 from noon-1 PM at Market Square. For more information contact Georgette Forney at 412-749-0455 or Georgette@AnglicansforLife.org.

16. Texas, Corpus Christi -- January 21, 2007 from 2:00 PM at the Federal Court House. For more information, contact Sr. Anne Sophie at savesoul@swbell.net or 361-814-7685.

17. Texas, Dallas - January 20, 2007 from 12-1 PM the Rally for Life at the Cathedral de Guadalupe, 2215 Ross (at Pearl). For more information contact Patti Parr at pattip913@verizon.net or 972-874-5640.

18. Texas, Houston - January 19, 2007 from 12 PM to 1:30 PM at the Westin Galleria. For more information contact Karen Perez at 979-865-8131 or KPerez@texasbb.com.

19. Texas, San Antonio - January 21 at 2 PM at I-35 South at the Schwab Exit (the Knights of Columbus memorial Crosses for the unborn). For more information contact Anne Angelo at 830-237-0389 or snmsanantonio@satx.rr.com

20. Washington, Tacoma - Friday January 26, 2007 at 12:30pm at Pierce County Courthouse (County-City Building), 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma Washington. More Info: Mary Emanuel, 206-853-6874 or mde@firstwebsites.com

21. Wisconsin, Madison - January 16, 2007 at 11:30 AM at the State Capitol. For more information contact Jane Frantz at 920-740-3573 or JFrantz@new.rr.com.

Special Events

Oregon, Salem - At the Oregon Capitol on Monday, January 22, 2007. Distribute roses to the legislators and provide a witness to the truth of abortion, while wearing the black T-shirts that say Women Do Regret Abortion. Oregon Right to Life will supply shirts for anyone who wishes to participate and we’ll have lunch afterwards. Contact Esther Ripplinger at esther@ortl.org or call her at 800-524-9271

California, San Francisco - The Walk for Life walk will begin at Justin Herman Plaza and end at the Marina Greens. The Rally starts at 11 am and the Walk follows. visit the website: www.walkforlifewc.com for exact details. Talitha Huff will give her testimony for Silent No More and Janet Morana and Father Frank Pavone will be at the Walk. Janet will have the "I Regret My Abortion/Lost Fatherhood" signs. If you'd like to carry one, please contact Sheila at Sheila@AnglicansforLife.org. She will give the list of names to Janet. When you get to the Walk for Life, please look for a big U-Haul truck, Janet will be there passing out signs. Please plan to be at the truck at 10:30 am.

Tags: abortion, pro-life, pro-choice, Silent No More Awareness Campaign, Silent No More, Saint Louis, MO,