WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE

Volume 213

Join in the fun! 

1. Share a favorite song, book, or movie title containing the word green?

I'm going to say "It's Not Easy Being Green" by Kermit the Frog! 

2. Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying, 'Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.' Would you agree? Are you a believer in luck?

I don't agree because I don't think someone is shallow because they believe in luck. I am a believer in Godincidences! 

3. Spring water, Hot Springs, handspring, spring fling, spring break, spring fever, offspring...which 'spring' word best applies to something in your day, week, or life right now?

I'm going to say offspring......

4. What's something you do to make yourself look or feel more confident?

I think putting on a nice outfit, fixing my hair and make-up always makes me feel more confident. At home I generally don't wear make-up and usually have sweats on. Of course getting my hair colored and styled every three months helps too! 

5.  It's National Celery Month...are you a fan? If so, what's a snack or dish you enjoy that calls for celery?

I guess you could say I am a fan. I like to eat it with peanut butter. I also buy it when we are having snacks like on Super Bowl Sunday. I use it for dips and have chips for those who want them! 

6. What's one thing you wish you'd learned sooner?

That's a tough question. I do know that some things cannot be learned sooner because you have to experience them for yourself.  

I will however say eating healthier and the fact that our government hasn't always been there for our well being when it comes to chemicals used! That makes me mad.  I am trying very hard to buy Organic when I can and concentrating on buying Non GMO foods. 

7. Would you like to own a second home? If so where would you want that home to be?

As much as I have always thought it would be fun to have a summer home to enjoy I just wouldn't want the work involved. Now however there are times when I would like to have two places for retirement. One in the mountains for the Summer months and one at the beach for the Winter months.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Thought this was cute! 

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?

This gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes.....

(Saw this on Facebook from Anick Gagne)

How sweet was that?

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Have a great weekend.....

YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO.......

This is so cute,  I just had to share it with you! 

Have a wonderful weekend....

BORN IN SILENCE

When I saw this video over at Holly's blog Caring for Carleigh I knew I wanted to share it with you. If you have been following me for awhile you know about my For Your Tears blog where I mail out handkerchiefs to women who have lost a child. I know my gift to them doesn't take away their heartache but I know I bring them a moment of comfort just knowing that I do care about them.

 

Approximately 3 million babies are
stillborn each year around the world.
 

In the United States, that's one baby,
one family, every 21 minutes.





 

I have mailed out 437 handkerchiefs in the last 3 1/2 years and have made donations of 328 to different projects. (I've moved away from making donations but on rare occasions I still make them) I have remained small and that is exactly how God intended it to be. This is one on one with each person which means the world to me. If it was ever bigger I couldn't afford to do it and the personal touch would be gone. When God touched my heart with this plan close to 4 years ago I rushed into it with all that I had. Within six weeks I was up and running. 

 

There are times when I think of stopping but for now that isn't happening anytime soon. I just placed my bulk order of handkerchiefs in January and recently picked them up at the embroidery shop so I am set for the year. A dream of mine was to have them in hospitals across the world but my biggest dream is that I never have to mail another one out again and that all babies would be born healthy and alive.

 

Holly was the second woman to receive one of my handkerchiefs. Since that time Holly has been blessed with two rainbow babies.  "A rainbow baby is a (miracle) baby conceived after the loss of another child." 

 

I hold these women close in my heart.....

 

WHERE IS MATT

This is fun. I don't usually share videos but I really enjoyed this one. I know that I don't watch many videos because they take so much time to view so I understand totally if you don't have the time. Also I am going through a brain freeze and can't put anything together. Need to post about my vacation but it's just not in me. I guess I have the "no more vacation blues!"

If your a Hallmark ornament fan please note that they will be available for purchase in your local Hallmark store on Saturday.  I will be there bright and early buying mine. You can view the 2012 Dreambook here.  If you are a Gold Crown Card member you will get extra bonus points!

THE TRUTH BE TOLD.....

I am not a big fan of videos on blogs. Generally I read about 80 posts a day and comment on each of them. Videos take time but every once in awhile I will watch one. (I always watch the little one minute ones that my friends put up with their children) Recently I had two that caught my eye, drawing me in to watch them. I want to share them with you. If you find some time please head on over and watch these.

The first one is over at my friend Heather Lessiter's blog about the white deer in Wisconsin. They are so beautiful and unique. The video is very good and extremely interesting.

The second one is over with my friend Kimberly at Consider it pure JOY. It is a video of the Christmas Story that will melt your heart.

Hope you have time to visit them. You won't be disappointed!

Hope everyone is enjoying the New Year. For those of you who are going through some very difficult times right now I am holding you close in my heart. ((HUGS))