My New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup license plate.
Dream come true last year. NYR game in.NYC!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Long but full day...
The courthouse closes at noon on Wednesday so I thought this would be the perfect afternoon to finish up my carry permit. No. Taking a class and a written test and a shooting test doesn't give you a gun carry permit. You must also apply at the DMV and have photo taken. Then onto another place for fingerprinting and paperwork for background check. Now it's a 60 to 90 day wait to get my actual permit.
My great niece Bella wanted to tag along so I picked her up after I got off from work. First and foremost on our afternoon agenda......lunch of course! Zaxby's it was to be. It's not on my list of favorites but Bell likes it.
After we got our belly full off to the DMV for an almost three hour wait. Then a phone call for questions to get an appointment for fingerprinting then off to complete looong process to carry.
Poor Bella. She was a trooper and didn't complain. I think she actually enjoyed the day. Found the experience interesting.
Since we were both worn out from doing nothing except sitting in a chair we stopped at Mayfield Dairy's ice cream parlor for ice cream cones.
COOP and Walmart and gas station finished the day. A good day...
My great niece Bella wanted to tag along so I picked her up after I got off from work. First and foremost on our afternoon agenda......lunch of course! Zaxby's it was to be. It's not on my list of favorites but Bell likes it.
After we got our belly full off to the DMV for an almost three hour wait. Then a phone call for questions to get an appointment for fingerprinting then off to complete looong process to carry.
Poor Bella. She was a trooper and didn't complain. I think she actually enjoyed the day. Found the experience interesting.
Since we were both worn out from doing nothing except sitting in a chair we stopped at Mayfield Dairy's ice cream parlor for ice cream cones.
COOP and Walmart and gas station finished the day. A good day...
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Six Month Checkup & Vitamin D
My six month oncology checkup went great last week. Blood work was perfect. Well. Nearly perfect. My Vitamin D is low again. So back on 50,000 iu a week for three months.
Only advice I freely give about breast cancer? (And even if you haven't had cancer.) Watch your Vitamin D levels. Especially if you are high risk for re-occurrence like me.
However, also remember you CAN take too much Vitamin D. Just like all supplements you should consult your doctor first. A simple blood test can tell you if your Vitamin D level is okay or if you need a supplement.
I've several blog posts on the importance of Vitamin D and the prevention of cancer and in also reducing risk of cancer returning. Maybe those will be informative if you want to research more. I've posted several links to studies concerning Vitamin D and its relation in fighting cancer.
Only advice I freely give about breast cancer? (And even if you haven't had cancer.) Watch your Vitamin D levels. Especially if you are high risk for re-occurrence like me.
However, also remember you CAN take too much Vitamin D. Just like all supplements you should consult your doctor first. A simple blood test can tell you if your Vitamin D level is okay or if you need a supplement.
I've several blog posts on the importance of Vitamin D and the prevention of cancer and in also reducing risk of cancer returning. Maybe those will be informative if you want to research more. I've posted several links to studies concerning Vitamin D and its relation in fighting cancer.
Memorial Day weekend 2014
Chris had family in from Texas and Virginia. Took a few to lake on Saturday.
The Beach Memorial Day 2014
Great end to Memorial Day with burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream at The Beach.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
A Niece's Day
Today was an all day work but off at 3:30. Promised my niece a trip to the movies to watch "Bears". I think Bella did want to see it but perhaps not as much as me. (She's the only one to say yes to seeing it with me.)
Stopped by Gander Mountain to look at Kavu bags and pick some things up before the movie. Afterwards we went to Wasabi. Fun night!
Stopped by Gander Mountain to look at Kavu bags and pick some things up before the movie. Afterwards we went to Wasabi. Fun night!
"Let me take a Selfie"
Monday, May 19, 2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Colton Grows Up
Colton is soooo tall! When did he grow up? Seems like yesterday I was in the delivery room watching him come into the world. Now I'm watching him take the world on....
New Website
Our Hull Performance Horses website is revamped! New web address is www.hullperformancehorses.org
Would love feedback!
Would love feedback!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Jay Z and Solange
Sorry Whoopi. I don't believe trading violence for violence is the way to solve societal issues such as family violence. Oh. Just remembered why I try to stay away from pop culture.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Thank You song
Church ended today with a solo from the choir leader. I hadn't heard it in forever. It's always been a favorite of mine.
By: Ray Boltz
Song title: "Thank You (for Giving to the Lord)"
Lyrics:
I dreamed I went to heaven
And you were there with me
We walked upon the streets of gold
Beside the crystal sea
We heard the angels singing
Then someone called your name
You turned and saw this young man
And he was smiling as he came
And he said, Friend
You may not know me now
And then he said, But wait
You used to teach my Sunday School
When I was only eight
And every week you would say a prayer
Before the class would start
And one day when you said that prayer
I asked Jesus in my heart
CHORUS:
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
Then another man stood before you
And said remember the time
A missionary came to your church
And his pictures made you cry
You didn't have much money
But you gave it anyway
Jesus took the gift you gave
And that's why I am here today
CHORUS
One by one they came
Far as the eye could see
Each life somehow touched
By your generosity
Little things that you had done
Sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth
In heaven now proclaimed
And I know up in heaven
You're not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure
There were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand
And you stood before the Lord
He said, My child look around you
Great is your reward
CHORUS (repeat)
I am so glad you gave
By: Ray Boltz
Song title: "Thank You (for Giving to the Lord)"
Lyrics:
I dreamed I went to heaven
And you were there with me
We walked upon the streets of gold
Beside the crystal sea
We heard the angels singing
Then someone called your name
You turned and saw this young man
And he was smiling as he came
And he said, Friend
You may not know me now
And then he said, But wait
You used to teach my Sunday School
When I was only eight
And every week you would say a prayer
Before the class would start
And one day when you said that prayer
I asked Jesus in my heart
CHORUS:
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
Then another man stood before you
And said remember the time
A missionary came to your church
And his pictures made you cry
You didn't have much money
But you gave it anyway
Jesus took the gift you gave
And that's why I am here today
CHORUS
One by one they came
Far as the eye could see
Each life somehow touched
By your generosity
Little things that you had done
Sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth
In heaven now proclaimed
And I know up in heaven
You're not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure
There were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand
And you stood before the Lord
He said, My child look around you
Great is your reward
CHORUS (repeat)
I am so glad you gave
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Window to the Soul
I didn't post the final copy of "Looking Up" from several days ago. Just now realized. Here is the updated:
"Eyes are the window to the soul". Or "mirror of the soul". The sayings are old. And so true. The eyes are the window to or mirror of your soul. So much about a person can be told from their gaze.
It's always been interesting to me that when people hit rock bottom or in times of extreme happiness or frustration they look up. Look up for guidance. Whether they profess belief in God or not, looking up to God, to the Heavens, is an intrinsic reaction from within. A need to look up to the Almighty in desperation or in joy I believe He placed in us.
The times I've noticed someone looking down seem to be associated with shame which is different from guilt. Guilt tends to be an internal, personal feeling when one has violated what they feel is the difference between right and wrong. Right and wrong is based on the individual. We all have our on opinions on what constitutes those two things. Someone who is guilty of something can often still look someone in the eyes. And lie.
Shame on the other hand comes from somewhere other than ourselves. It's external. People who are shamed look down. I think of Adam and Eve in the garden. After sin pervaded their lives they felt something new-shame. I can imagine them cowering in shame covering themselves from God. Shame at betraying the Father.
Not everyone experiences guilt in the same ways. Some do very bad things and never feel guilty. However, I believe all experience shame at some point or many points during their lives. Shame which comes from the knowledge, whether deep in the recesses of their mind or coming from the belief in God that we have sinned. We all look down from the feeling. Only a few then look up. Up for hope and in the end, knowledge of forgiveness from the One who can get rid of the shame of life through the blood. Who will....if we look
"Eyes are the window to the soul". Or "mirror of the soul". The sayings are old. And so true. The eyes are the window to or mirror of your soul. So much about a person can be told from their gaze.
It's always been interesting to me that when people hit rock bottom or in times of extreme happiness or frustration they look up. Look up for guidance. Whether they profess belief in God or not, looking up to God, to the Heavens, is an intrinsic reaction from within. A need to look up to the Almighty in desperation or in joy I believe He placed in us.
The times I've noticed someone looking down seem to be associated with shame which is different from guilt. Guilt tends to be an internal, personal feeling when one has violated what they feel is the difference between right and wrong. Right and wrong is based on the individual. We all have our on opinions on what constitutes those two things. Someone who is guilty of something can often still look someone in the eyes. And lie.
Shame on the other hand comes from somewhere other than ourselves. It's external. People who are shamed look down. I think of Adam and Eve in the garden. After sin pervaded their lives they felt something new-shame. I can imagine them cowering in shame covering themselves from God. Shame at betraying the Father.
Not everyone experiences guilt in the same ways. Some do very bad things and never feel guilty. However, I believe all experience shame at some point or many points during their lives. Shame which comes from the knowledge, whether deep in the recesses of their mind or coming from the belief in God that we have sinned. We all look down from the feeling. Only a few then look up. Up for hope and in the end, knowledge of forgiveness from the One who can get rid of the shame of life through the blood. Who will....if we look
Friday, May 9, 2014
One Year Ago Today
My sister reminded me that one year ago today we were in NYC with friends. Wow where does time go?
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Scenes from May 6, 2014 election
My family
Sister in law Bridget and nephew Colton
Great niece Chelsea
Niece Amber and future nephew Bryce
Me and three of the nieces
Me and three of the nephews
Chris and friend Rusty
Waiting
Friend Kelley
Friends
Chris
Kelley, Amber and Rusty
Votes arriving from precincts
Kathy reading some precinct results.
My cousin "Worm"
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