Redskins v. Cowboys - Sunday @ 4:15pm

I am looking forward to a GOOD football game. If Jason Campbell can stay focused, we might have a shot at finally defeating the Cowboys. Let's hope Jessica Simpson shows up so Romo can keep his focus on her. I can't wait to wear my pretty pink Chris Cooley jersey. Don't comment on the color! It's about time they came out with jersey that are made for the girly girl!

Thought I'd post some good graphics for all you Redskins fans!

GO SKINS!

ATV Waterfall Tour

Hope you enjoy viewing our pics from the ATV Waterfall Tour ride we went on while on our honeymoon in Kauai, Hawaii. It's hard to tell who we are in some of the pics. This was so much fun. We started at 7am for a four hour tour. We drove back through the West side of Kauai. It's beautiful country. Not very commercial. Mostly everything is old. For this trip the company supplies you with an over sized, very worn in, pair of camo pants, t-shirt, goggles and a rag. I knew there was a chance we'd hit some small mud puddles, but the very first day we were in Kauai, it rained ALL day. We went to two waterfalls, had a picnic lunch and found a lot of MUD holes, not puddles!!!!! If you are ever in Hawaii, you have to do this. It's a blast!

Enjoy!

Slaughtered Wolf Pups in Alaska? Step up Palin!

If you love all God's creatures, as I do, act now on this petition. This is unacceptable. Take a stand and let Palin know that this type of crime should not go unpunished.

Zoro's My Angel Now

If It Should Be
Author ~ Anonymous

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

Help pass the 1738 Help Protect Our Children Act 2008

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20080911_tows_predators

This link above is to help pass the 1738 Help Protect Our Children Act 2008.

It was passed by the House and is now in the Senate for vote. The Senate needs to pass this before their break on 9/26/08, so please take the time now to go to the Oprah website link above. The website gives you the Senate website to locate your senators. Then, the link goes directly to the contact page of your Senator. All you need to do is fill out your name and email address and copy and paste the letter she has created (or create your own) and send it in.

Oprah's show yesterday was dedicated to this cause. You can read more about it on the web page. Even if you don't like Oprah.....it is absolutely our responsibility to protect all children from this.

Rest in Peace

Wednesday we found out that my mom's best friend Bea passed away. I worked with Bea for many years. I've known her since I was very young. She was a very stunning woman who didn't look a day over 50 but she was 81. She had a great sense of fashion and wore stilettos up until she died. We attended her viewing Saturday and indeed she was wearing stilettos. Her family are in my prayers and I'm happy that Bea is in a more peaceful place. She left behind a little dog Noah. He was her world. I Noah will not grieve for too long.

Found out a little while ago that my step dad's mother passed away around 11:15am. I think she was ready to go be with her husband. She was a sweet woman, who always thought of my sisters and I as her grand children. She is another woman who doesn't look at day over 50. She will be sorely missed. Love you Hanna!

Well it's official... I no longer have any grand parents.

Saying Prayers

This past weekend was a roller coaster.

Friday night my mom, step-father and I went to the first 'Prayer Meeting' at our new church facility. There weren't that many people in attendance but it was a good turnout for being the first time we've ever done something like this. Pastor Rusty explained to us that we would pray for 45 minutes. We could pray by ourselves, in a group, outside, out loud, by ourselves, etc. We could pray anyway we wanted to. Being a new Christian I felt a little nervous about where I was going to pray. I knew all the people I wanted to pray for, but I've never been good at praying and always question whether I'm doing it right. Then Pastor Rusty said that there is no wrong way when it comes to praying, it's just us talking to our Heavenly Father. With that being said, I was ready to kick off my 45 minutes of prayer, when out of the blue, Pastor Rusty came over and sat on the floor in front of my family and asked if he could pray with us. DO WHAT? Out of all the people in the auditorium, he wanted to pray with us? One of the most dysfunctional families probably at the church? WOW... I felt honored! And intimidated. My fear about not praying punched me right in the stomach. I was convinced I wasn't going to speak. There was a brief minute of awkward silence, which always leaves me wondering who is going to speak up first. Thank God Pastor Rusty said he'd start us off. After he prayed, another minute of awkward silence, and then Sam began to pray. Then my mom started to pray. I was thinking to myself I want to blurt out some prayers here but I don't know how. Then all of a sudden I just did it. My first prayer went out to the Coleman Family, then my own family, then the volunteers, and then... I was on a roll. I wasn't worrying about how to pray anymore. The words may have sounded like gibberish, but God knew what I was trying to say. After the 45 minutes of prayer, we hung out with Pastor Rusty for a bit, then left. I was so proud of my mom and Sam for letting go of any fears they had about praying in front of the Pastor and for not letting feeling vulnerable heed their time to speak to our Father in Heaven. I was also proud of myself. It was an awesome experience and I hope we do it again.

Saturday was a rainy day. I didn't feel guilty for being lazy. We laid around most of the day and then went to Potomac Mills to meet up with a friend to do some shopping and grab a bite. Pretty unproductive day, but it was nice.

Sunday we woke up to a beautiful day. The rays from the sun were beaming through the window. Zelda and I went for our morning walk, which wasn't as good as I hoped for. As we walked down the street a squirrel popped out from behind a bush and Zelda freaked out. She took off and I went flying into some man's yard, whom just so happen to be outside smoking and witnessed the incident. It could've been worse I know, but thanks to my quick reflexes I was able to stay on my feet this time. Next walk I will bring a water bomb with her name on it. She better straighten up. After our walk we were getting ready to leave for church, when I checked my blackberry and there was a message from my mom letting me know that Sam's mom had a massive stroke early that morning and they didn't know if she would make it. Not such a beautiful day after all. We went to church anyway. The message just so happen to be about making a fresh start. I prayed and prayed that Hanna would pull through it. No real change as of today but there have been a few positive signs. I left Pastor Rusty know, as well as a couple other church members Sam is close to and they are going to include them in their prayers.

Monday was just a weird day. Had my dermo appointment in the morning. I spent all that time in the waiting room just to have the doctor tell me that I need to stay out of the sun. Hmm? I think I will skip medical school and just open up my own practice. More money and I can just tell you what you already know. Anyway, worked all day and then had small group. It turned out pretty good. We stayed on topic and it ended up being something I think we all needed. I'm excited to read our next book, Captivating. Left group on time for once and ended waiting at CVS for 45 mins for my prescriptions. Ridiculous! When I got home Mac told me that my mom's best friend of 30 years and my old coworker had a stroke on Saturday and they didn't know if she was going to make it. WOW... wasn't expecting that wrench to hit me as soon as I walked through the door. I called my mom and we talked until about midnight. As tired as I was, she needed me more.

I'm saddened today but all the grief my family has had to endure throughout 2008. I'm not questioning why this is happening to us anymore. I'm starting to question what are we suppose to learn from this? What does God want us to see? I haven't found the answers yet, but I haven't really asked him either. I think I'm afraid to find out.

Redskins Kickoff Game: 16-7 Loss

What the *@&(? I rushed home from work last night, ordered pizza, ran to the grocery store, and made it home to see that the Giants were up. Not a good start, but it was so early so being the die hard SKINS fan I am, I continued to root on my team and not get down on them. I watched in horror as Campbell continued to stink it up. This West Coast offense did nothing for them and it showed all night. How can you win a game when you go 3 and out for most of the game? I couldn't understand why they did exploit Cooley more. He's a good tight end (and has a night tight end) but they didn't use him that much. I'll give the SKINS credit for a better second half but I sincerely hope that this wasn't a preview of what's to come for our season.

As I logged in to read what Cooley had to say about the game, my attention was diverted to this lovely picture of him. Ladies... this should be illegal.



Let me add that my husband is a die hard COWGIRLS fan and he was very pleased with the turnout of last night's game. UGH!!!!!