Nine Random Facts!
I was tagged by Karen and Amy to list eight random facts about myself and also to list one that isn't true! See if you can guess which one!
1. I can speak three languages : English, Spanish, and Italian.
2. I once climbed down a sewer hole to rescue my cat.
3. I'm terrible with numbers! In college I took a Math course three different times~ the first two I failed and the third time the professor gave me a D, I think just to get me out of there!!
4. My cousin was a back up singer to Elvis Presley. He is now a gospel singer.
5. I have ridden on an elephant before.
6. I pierced my Mom's ears.
7. I love playing board games and I am waaaay too competitive!
8. I have a intense dislike for Chinese food.
9. If I hadn't become a teacher I would have loved to study interior design or meteorology!
So, which one is false?????? If you'd like to do this consider yourself tagged!!
No fair!!! I guess y'all know me too well;o) The the false statement was number 1!
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Showing posts with label Just Me. Show all posts
March 18, 2007
Dear Sweet Friends, last week when I didn't post I told you that I had been having a crazy, hectic week. That is not entirely true. The original post I had written (the "real" reason) was a gut wrenching "real" post, but after much thinking and worrying over the matter I decided I wouldn't post it . Over this weekend I have done some re-thinking and much praying and after further consideration I decided I should post it. Whenever possible I want to give hope to others who might feel hopeless and I want to be a source of encouragement whenver possible. I want to share how when you feel like you have no strength left, God is right there by your side to see you through. I also want to share with you the grace that God has bestowed upon me in my life, and also the power of love and forgiveness. Life isn't always pretty, families are never perfect, friends can let you down, and at time life can get downright ugly. The important thing to remember at these times is that we are never alone. We have a heavenly Father who loves us, who wants to comfort us, and he even carries us when we no longer feel like we can walk. It is because of this I want to share with you the original post:
Absence
First of all, thank you so much for your concern that you have shown through comments and emails over my absence. I know I am a pretty regular poster and so it is most unusual when I don't post. I have met so many wonderful friends through the blogging community and feel like we all share a special bond. We know each other's families, celebrate each other's joys, and say prayers and shed tears over each other's sorrows. This is why I wanted to share with you why I haven't been posting lately. As a very young girl I was the victim of repeated sexual abuse. Although physical scars can go away with time, emotional scars stay for a much longer time. Sometimes the body heals faster than the soul, and the emotional hurts that I suffered as a child unfortunately still plague me at times. Through much counseling and prayer I don't allow the abuse to define who I am, instead I choose to focus on the fact that I am a precious child of God. Although I would like to say I am completely "healed," I simply cannot. Every once and awhile I suffer the effects of the past. This is what I am going through right now. While struggling through this it takes all the energy I can muster just to go about and do my daily tasks. Through God's grace I don't have many "bouts' like this, and he always sees me through to the other side, where the sun is shining and the sky is blue again. So, dear friends, as I take this time to regain my strength I want you to know how much I miss you and how much I treasure all of your sweet friendships. When I am stronger I will return and continue to share my faith as well as my love of home and family.
My love to all,
Susan P.
Absence
First of all, thank you so much for your concern that you have shown through comments and emails over my absence. I know I am a pretty regular poster and so it is most unusual when I don't post. I have met so many wonderful friends through the blogging community and feel like we all share a special bond. We know each other's families, celebrate each other's joys, and say prayers and shed tears over each other's sorrows. This is why I wanted to share with you why I haven't been posting lately. As a very young girl I was the victim of repeated sexual abuse. Although physical scars can go away with time, emotional scars stay for a much longer time. Sometimes the body heals faster than the soul, and the emotional hurts that I suffered as a child unfortunately still plague me at times. Through much counseling and prayer I don't allow the abuse to define who I am, instead I choose to focus on the fact that I am a precious child of God. Although I would like to say I am completely "healed," I simply cannot. Every once and awhile I suffer the effects of the past. This is what I am going through right now. While struggling through this it takes all the energy I can muster just to go about and do my daily tasks. Through God's grace I don't have many "bouts' like this, and he always sees me through to the other side, where the sun is shining and the sky is blue again. So, dear friends, as I take this time to regain my strength I want you to know how much I miss you and how much I treasure all of your sweet friendships. When I am stronger I will return and continue to share my faith as well as my love of home and family.
My love to all,
Susan P.
July 06, 2006
Just So You Know
The Woman Behind The Lines
* I am almost 5o years "young."
*Before two months ago all I knew how to do on the computer was check my email.
*I have had a few serious difficulties in my past but it is with God's amazing grace that I am here today!
*I decided to start a blog after reading so many inspiring ones that had to do with love of God, family, and home. It was so nice to meet so many like-minded women.
*I thought,"I want do that," but I really had no idea how to do anything involving the computer.
*Since starting my blog I have accidentally deleted more posts and pictures than I care to remember! I have been tempted many times to take my shoe off and throw it at the computer with frustration!
*If you notice at the beginning of my blog all my print was in black and white. Little did I know I could actually have color. The day I discovered that was an exciting one, indeed! WOOHOO!
*I constantly struggle trying to get my pictures to line up properly. I am not kidding when I tell you it takes me hours. I am always "fighting" the little "doohickie" thingie that you are supposed to use to move your pictures with. It never wants to cooperate. It takes me FOREVER to get it right and before I do I am usually thinking "unkind" thoughts. I guess this is where I could learn a thing or two from Job.
*I made a wonderful discovery today. I finally learned how to insert the little "link thingy." You'd have thought I heard about a new white sale!!
*I have yet to "master" putting favorite blogs and stuff on the side. I have NO CLUE how to do this yet. Please be patient with me, there are so many favorite blogs I would like to list!
*In conclusion, I am definitely a "work in progress." Thanks for hanging in there with me! If you hear someone screaming with excitement it will probably be me -- I will have learned something else!! GOD IS SO GOOD!
The Woman Behind The Lines
* I am almost 5o years "young."
*Before two months ago all I knew how to do on the computer was check my email.
*I have had a few serious difficulties in my past but it is with God's amazing grace that I am here today!
*I decided to start a blog after reading so many inspiring ones that had to do with love of God, family, and home. It was so nice to meet so many like-minded women.
*I thought,"I want do that," but I really had no idea how to do anything involving the computer.
*Since starting my blog I have accidentally deleted more posts and pictures than I care to remember! I have been tempted many times to take my shoe off and throw it at the computer with frustration!
*If you notice at the beginning of my blog all my print was in black and white. Little did I know I could actually have color. The day I discovered that was an exciting one, indeed! WOOHOO!
*I constantly struggle trying to get my pictures to line up properly. I am not kidding when I tell you it takes me hours. I am always "fighting" the little "doohickie" thingie that you are supposed to use to move your pictures with. It never wants to cooperate. It takes me FOREVER to get it right and before I do I am usually thinking "unkind" thoughts. I guess this is where I could learn a thing or two from Job.
*I made a wonderful discovery today. I finally learned how to insert the little "link thingy." You'd have thought I heard about a new white sale!!
*I have yet to "master" putting favorite blogs and stuff on the side. I have NO CLUE how to do this yet. Please be patient with me, there are so many favorite blogs I would like to list!
*In conclusion, I am definitely a "work in progress." Thanks for hanging in there with me! If you hear someone screaming with excitement it will probably be me -- I will have learned something else!! GOD IS SO GOOD!
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