LATE NEW YEARS RESOLUTION

So my New Years resolution this year was to stop a nasty habit, that I have had off and on for my entire life - chewing my fingernails. (I know, I know... ewwww gross!) It was mainly my stress reliever, but it was a habit also.

All of my life I have chewed them. Most of the time I didn't even realize I was doing it. I would gnaw them off until they bled a lot of times. On more than one occasion I can remember every finger hurting because I had gone on a rampage.

When I was sick, right before my wedding of course, I was extremely stressed out and gnawed every single one of them off, and since I had staph throughout my entire body, I couldn't get my nails done, even if I had the time to get them done. I tried my hardest to hide my hands in my wedding pictures, but after awhile, I was too tired to think about it.

So this year, I decided I was sick of my fingers looking horrific all of the time, and thus my resolution for 2009. It lasted about 30 seconds. I was waaaaaaaay too stressed out about being out of work, so I don't know what I was thinking.

Good news is, since I have been working, I haven't had the time to think about biting them and they are slowly trying to grow back. Right now I have little white lines on the top and everything! I'm kind of proud of myself for getting rid of this disgusting habit, so hopefully it will last!!

Pray it will

Health update:

Just saw Dr. Hinshaw about the whole enlarged heart thing... He said he wasn't worried because you can't really get a good read on the heart from an x-ray. He said I looked good, no swelling, my heart and valve sounded REALLY good, in fact he sort of freaked out at first because he couldn't heart my valve ticking as loud as it usually does... but it has been a year and a half, so scar tissue is building up around it to soften the LOUD ticking that used to torture me at night LOL.

So no Echo ordered for now. We are just watching for any swelling or shortness of breath. I know all the symptoms, and have access to the Echo lab anytime I want, thanks to Uncle Kevin! So everything is A-OK!!! His only rx was get my big ass in to the gym... *heavy sigh* unfortunately he didn't give me a rx to get rid of my eternal laziness :-(

PRAY THAT I FIND A CURE FOR MY LAZINESS!!!!!

This AWESOME...

After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.

The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting Room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.

As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor.' He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.

I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, A kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to Me, I felt I knew Him.

The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full Flowing robes. He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room I couldn't take my eyes off of Him. As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'

The prosecutor rose and said, 'My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell.' He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others Satan told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the Further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about.

As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not Offering any form of defense at all.

I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I'd done?

Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.'

When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned Him to come forward.

As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in his full splendor and majesty. I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me, My Lord and my Savior.

He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'Hi, Dad,' and then He turned to address the court.

'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wage of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished.

Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the cross so That this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Savior, so he is Mine.'

My Lord continued with, 'His name is written in the Book of Life, and no one can snatch him from Me...

Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy.'

As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said,’ There is nothing else that needs to be done.' 'I've done it all.'

The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from His lips.. 'This man is free.' 'The penalty for him has already been paid in full.' 'Case dismissed.'

As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, 'I won't give up, I will win the next one.'

I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?'

Christ lovingly smiled and said, 'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the same verdict as you,

~Paid In Full~

HILARIOUS CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS

They're Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes snacks and meals.
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The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say 'Hell' to someone who doesn't care much about you.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you will want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon..
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. Is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
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AND FINALLY!

The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new campaign slogan last Sunday: 'I Upped My Pledge so up yours.'

MUST SEE VIDEO!!!!

You have to watch this video... kittens + a tissue box = ADORABLE

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/880576/3602881

MOVIES!

We just watched Eagle Eye, Max Payne and Fireproof. All good. Lots of action in Max Payne and Eagle Eye... Way more blood in Max Payne.

None really for the kiddos though. I really want to go see Monsters vs. Aliens... We'll see if it makes on to the movie watching agenda soon!

I LOVE MY HUSBAND

I was in a dead sleep this morning. About 3am I sort of sensed someone staring at me... I look over and Brendan's just staring at me, he's been crying.

I say "what's wrong babe?"

He sniffs and says he has just watched the movie Fire Proof and feels like he is a lousy husband. WHOA! That's pretty heavy at 3am.

I haven't seen the movie myself, yet... but I can't imagine what it's like! My husband does not just cry for no reason. And I have no idea WHY it made him feel that way. He said it made him realize that he doesn't treat me how he should. This blows my mind, because I think he is a terrific husband and provider. Sure he gets in his moods, but who doesn't? No one has a perfect day, every day....

All I know is that he referred to this movie as "life changing", so I need to pop it in the DVD player ASAP!!

* I watched it... very good movie. Definitely shows you how you should treat your spouse AND that God should be in charge