tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25115986589761775602024-03-13T03:10:12.297-07:00EcoMommy in TrainingJust a normal girl trying to do my part for a better tomorrow for my kids.melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-27710954607182839312014-01-29T16:20:00.002-08:002014-01-29T16:20:19.014-08:00Life is confusing and hard and the rule book doesn't really apply to all sistuation why does every single bible verse have so many interpretations? I guess if it really was this easy as being able to read one thing and have to do it right.....but I guess that is no free choice and no real freedom we need both to grow into the person would have us becomeL. Thank The Lord that he loves me enough that I have need able to screw up so many times, my family is wonderful and if I had gotten everything I prayed for I would not have the wonderfamilt that I have. I've been read a lot of fan fiction type stuff from Amish fiction and sometimes wonder if we are just movies too far away from the land our good lord gave us.<br />
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I pray for knowledgmelissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-11645264148903162192014-01-29T11:31:00.000-08:002014-01-29T11:31:04.335-08:00Yay finally have a tabletSo I'm hoping from here on out my spelling will improve a bit. I mean my Masters has to do good for something right? I'm not really sure how much I'm going to promote my sight but at least it is a place to me to write down the good and bad of things. So many people online see the best things In A persons life and we forget that life really is messy and hard! melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-42661059584992442532014-01-19T19:29:00.001-08:002014-01-20T15:36:08.552-08:00SpiritualDo you ever wonder really is my husband reading what I wrote. I'm going to guess that mine doesn't. I do love sappy things about . One of the thingy heart and soul is leaning for is a strong hand in our famies spirituality. I've wanted him to be a sting guide for our family. I really feel like I need a guide and how I wish it was my guy who wanted to lead our family. But how many times or prayers will lead someone to God? I'm scared and feal spiritually alone and yes it makes me cry. I was a partners who loves got not just tollieates. <div><div><div>No help in site. I have started more ainle bible study but I WANT my husband to take this path with me for our kids. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Lost </div></div></div>melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-76902185183325344572013-12-10T22:44:00.001-08:002014-01-29T11:19:10.814-08:00Lost friends.Today, well right now really, is a sad moment for me. I don't know maybe I expect too much from people and the fact that I can be passive aggressive doesn't help, but I hate losing friends. Especially when you are someone that I honestly feel as if I would have laid down my life to save if needed. <div><br></div><div>I may be passive aggressive but I strive not to be a liar. Heck the second time I met my now husband i explained how I was married but we were getting divorced( think X had a new place the next month) and that I had a young son. I laid all my cards in the table. I even told Bob about how Larry SO didn't deserve me. He is/was a genuinely good guy, but honestly within 20. Mins of first seeing Bob I just knew we were right for each other ... And I still feel like Bob is my soulmate. Eight years of marriage on Feb 18th! I went off on a tangent. </div><div><br></div><div>This friendship is in tattered ruins; I really don't feel as if I'm at fault for. This is something super serious that I kept quite about for over a year even if I feel as if I was being punished from almost the 2nd or 3rd day I was told by a certain person what happened. Really though a person who says point blank they will lie if the truth is exposed?? Iloved this person so much and was like my own sibling.. </div><div><br></div><div>There are times in the past I regret my actions. Such as not telling Sarah straight up when I was getting burned out and how I actually felt about certain actions she took made me feel (not bad actions just not what I wanted to have happen. Really how fair is that though to just expect her to know how I feel?)</div><div><br></div><div>This situation however I feel as if I finally did the right thing. Where I want to be in my life is something I strive towards each day. By keeping this secret until a couple of weeks ago I created stress In My own life now the truth is told but my friendship is long over. </div><div><br></div>melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-18528510283750114632013-10-28T18:09:00.001-07:002013-10-28T19:07:01.576-07:00A nostalgic ramble.There are certainly things I miss when I look back to my time with the LDS church. Fist of all the idea of family first and that families are forever is a very comforting thought. <div><br></div><div>Then the way their social services are set up should be a model that the US govt stoves towards. Next is how surrounded with live you can feel from tout church when you have great leaders at the helm (guess that one could be true with any religion). <div><br></div><div>I don't know. What I do believe is that Jesus died on that cross for each if us. In the end isn't that what really matters? I wish I didn't feel so alone sometimes tho. I am doing better tho and do have some friends. I am getting there but by but. With my amazing 3 kids and super amazing husband. </div></div>melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0Americas (null)38.809247 -77.450189tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-79210270833869750522013-10-21T06:37:00.001-07:002013-10-24T21:35:51.446-07:00Some things you should just keep you mouth closed about!I have had a whirlwind time since my Josephine was born! I will post more as I think of things and sort thru the pictures. One thing that has happened over the time REALLY sticks out in my mind.<br>
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Some people (trust me I know I lack this sometime) have ZERO clue about tact! If you have a friend or family member who loses an animal be sympathetic. Get them a card, tell tem you ate sorry, sponser a Lost Dog "adopt me" vest in their memory. Each of those is acceptable depending on your level of familiarity, both with those who lost the pet and the animal. What you should never, ever, ever, ever ( especially when you know that this animal was a family member and like a child to those who lost them) is......<br>
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1) say "animals don't have souls" and comment about how they are just gone now! (Go read that rainbow bridge poem, if you don't cry there is no way you will get this post anyway....)<br>
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2) tell them it was JUST a dog, cat, etc., and can get another one.<br>
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3)tell them they should not have put them to sleep. They have probably agonized over the decision, they don't need you to judge.<br>
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There are probably numerous more but one, or more, of these actually happened. The situation may make you uncomfortable or you may not understand how someone could feel that way about an animal. Just express your sympathy and listen. Seriously keep the feeling of negativity about pets or "stupid" animals to yourself! <br>
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That pet may be just as important, or more, to that person then you are. It may be hard to understand but it is true in many cases. I love my cats, probably not even 1/2 of the "total family member" person and I would be upset if someone made light of their death.<br>
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I write these on my phone so pardon grammar etc.melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-5271793491464689002013-10-08T18:27:00.001-07:002013-10-08T18:27:31.773-07:00What happens if both mon and dad die?My husband and I have gone thru this as I am sure many patents do. What happens to your kids if you both die in an accident? Horrible to even think about it is something to consider. We raised up boba life insurance to quit a large amount so either me (if I lived) or our daughters new guardians could take care of them. My brother John and his with rise are the ones that we decided would raise our children if both bob and I die together. It's one of those things I really pray never happen. But I do believe by sending our girls put to Oregon they may get a real loving home (with my crazy brother) don't worry rose can keep him in control. :). My oldest may have the "easiest" time of it as he will just switch to a full time life with and at his million dollar home. I just hope the girls and spencer would still stay connected..... Ajjjjj light night rblinf that actually means quite aot.melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-17445649361351169212013-10-01T18:17:00.001-07:002014-01-28T16:41:10.255-08:00Change in directions a bitWell it's been a super long time since I posted. I think I'm going to take a bit of a different direction here. I post tons of stiff in Facebook but not everyone really wants those in depth updates. They want perhaps a cute picture or line about how things are going. What they don't really care about is how in depot I can sometimes be. So I am going to TRY posting my more in depth posts here for family and the friends who actually care more than just blurbs about my life. I find it helpful to myself to write things out, it's kind of therapeutic for me. Now with two kids one of whom we got into her own bed luckily in time not to be jealous of the new one cosleping. One day we will get our bed back!' Spencer is 12. Now and only comes I'm for family tickles or book time. I love my kids and I love how close they are. I just wish we had a sitter who would come to my house that I trust with my kids. Maybe later when jojo is older. At 9 days she isn't leaving my side, go boba and moby carrier. Anyway just want to let you know it's still me trying to be better ecofocues on a budget but a lot more about my amazingly blessed family. Two boys and three girls'. I get all the princess stuff!!! I love pick, how lucky am I?? melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-65516397616106150732012-08-21T05:57:00.000-07:002012-08-21T05:57:28.049-07:00Working on a new post now but while I'm finishing up....<br />
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So I started this blog and just kind of forgot about
it. Being a mommy to a now 11 month old
and an 11 year old can be a handful sometimes.
I also must admit to just being lazy a bit, I just kept wondering if it
really was worth the time to maintain a blog.
I mean really, after baby goes to bed taking the time to type of blog
posts and maintain everything that goes along with having a blog (Not that I
know very much about it yet)! As I sat
playing a mindless game on Facebook last night I realized that I do have the
time. I mean really, if I can waste time
with something that meaningless I can, and should, get this blog started. I won’t always have the best grammar or spelling,
and I may use to, too, and two in the wrong situations, but hey that is the
reality of my life. I’m just my thesis
away from my Master’s in Library and Information systems but that doesn’t mean
I am a brilliant writer. Thank goodness
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So I plan on making sure to get my rear in gear and will be
ready with a post in the next couple days!<o:p></o:p></div>melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511598658976177560.post-52223951604426568702012-03-19T12:14:00.000-07:002012-03-19T12:14:15.285-07:00Welcome<div class="MsoNormal">What am I doing? Really, I have no idea how to do this but a friend of mine recently started her own blog and it sounded like a good idea to me. I am 35 and a mother to two children, a 10 year old boy and a 6 month old little girl. I know quite the age gap there! My husband and I are also trying to get pregnant with another; this girl isn’t getting any younger! I guess I just want a place that I can point to and document my progress the good, great, and even sometimes the bad. I have always wanted to be kinder to my planet and to my own family throughout my lifetime. I hope that with this keeping me more accountable I will be able to make good strides towards the goals that I have. I also eventually hope that I can share some of my favorite products, do giveaways, and maybe even help someone else with being a little greener! I really started thinking seriously about being greener once my daughter was born and we switched to cloth diapers, which I didn’t realize would start a change to the other areas of my family’s life! </div>melissa phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250528570551078142noreply@blogger.com0