One became SEVEN?!? How did THAT happen? 4/24 UPDATE

[happybelle]

You are far from a downer, you are the most positive person I know. I think most people would be sad if this happened. You have had a tough month, reading between the lines and you still come here to lift us up. I am so happy to hear about Lisa's good numbers at the doctor.

20,000 views, that is amazing. I am sure Lisa was thrilled!

 

[DisNorth]

Those are really great bags!

They are amazing and unique!

When my uncle was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus and told that he would live only a few months, he told everybody that he wanted a party. He wanted for everybody and their "kinfolk" to come and rejoice in the Lord and celebrate his life. We had an amazing service at our church and people got on stage and told funny stories, shared memories, acknowledged everything that my uncle had done in his life. His story was truly a rags to riches story. It was so nice for my uncle to see how much everyone loved him and how much he was respected even though that's not what he wanted to have the get-together for. I am sure that it made his suffering and passing so much better for him knowing that his loved ones had celebrated his life.

That is an amazing thing that he could celebrate with everyone before passing.

You know folks................I seriously think I have a problem! Can anyone tell me that a NORMAL person comes home after a 12 hour shift during which I am in perpetual motion and the FIRST THING I do is turn on the computer and log on to this thread!!!!!! I mean, I don't get undressed, I don't eat supper even if I haven't had lunch, I don't read the paper, I don't look at the mail, I don't look at emails............NOTHING! Surely there is a 12 step program for Dis'ers

But in all seriousness, even when someone posts something sad/bad, the outpouring of love and support here makes it so worthwhile to read the thread. Prayers to all that are in need, happy thoughts for those whose day hasn't been great and lastly, for all the great things that may have happened today for everyone!

Dis addiction!! This thread is a place to come to be lifted up

41 views left for Princess Lisa's video to reach 20,000.........maybe less since it takes a while for the count to be updated! WHO is going to be the winner of lucky 20,000????? I wish I could say it was me, I have that video memorized I have watched it so many times, although I had forgotten Lisa was still counting until Judy recently mentioned it But I must put away the laptop and get ready for bed, its been a long day and I have to be up early to go have some FUN.........anyone a country music fan, esp a Trace Adkins fan? I am very happy to say that my love for that guy has made me do a crazy thing ( I know, what else is new), I am going on a short road trip to see him in concert in Shippensburg PA, his first Christmas CD ever is out and its awesome! One morning when I couldn't sleep (I have Judy beat some nights) I came up with a plan to drive north 8 hours to meet up with my best friend who will drive 4 hrs south and attend this concert. And no road trip isn't complete without some shopping (well, looking) so rather than do all that driving for just one day, I made it 3 days total and I don't have to work until Saturday

How exciting that you get to go to a Trace Adkins concert! Road trip! I do hope you have a great trip!

DH took the stuff down yesterday. He put the tree up last night. The plan was for me and the kids to decorate it today. Well..... That didn't happen!! James and I ended up going and buying the movie Planes so I didn't have much time before Sarah got off school to do anything. Then once Sarah did get home (my neighbor gave her a ride home) we took James and Sarah to Toys R Us so my sister could get the kids their birthday presents since she missed their birthday. Got home from there and then had to go get Jeremy from school about 30 mins later. By the time I got home from there and got James down for his nap I was too tired and didn't feel like pulling out any ornaments so I didn't. So we have our stocking holders up (with stockings), tree up and tree skirt under the tree. Bit I will say It's Starting to Look Like Christmas around here!!

First I wanted you to know I'm still praying for your nephew and sister. I can only imagine what that other family is going through.


I love D's Bag's!! Mine was the Lady and the Tramp one last year. I remember the Dumbo one and it is an amazing bag!! Love the Pocahontas theme!! It turned out great!!

I need to get my decorations out too! I leave to my sisters Dec23, so I like decorating to get me in the sprit. Also, I think my roommate is staying for Christmas, maybe .
You will have to give me a review on Planes, I haven't seen it yet.

Thank you for the prayers, they are appreciated. Emile is up to 3lbs and 4oz now

Love D's bags too, I didn't realize that you had the Lady and the Tramp one - I remember it, very nice. I'm happy D was willing to try a camera bag - it wasn't officially on her order form.

Tracy, the Pocahontis bag is great!

Judy, my teeth are doing better. However, I woke up today gritting them and now that left side is very uncomfortable. But the good news is the teeth themselves hurt not deep down and in my jaw, ear, and cheek as they did on Saturday. The dentist thinks since it's getting better that it's just trauma to the nerve and not damage. I go back in a couple weeks so that's good news.

I posted a picture of JJ's dress rehearsal on my new TR. The theater recently did a production of Les Mis. They are keeping one of the back drops for JJ's play! It looks fabulous. One of the parents did all the costuming and props for all 46 "kids", with minimal help from other parents. She had great vision. This weekend is show time!

Yikes, hope your teeth continue to improve. How exciting about JJ's show, I should pop over to your TR....

 

[DisNorth]

I am incredibly sad!! I just received this email from GKTW Volunteer services:

We would love to have you return as volunteers but we will be doing an “Extreme Makeover” of the village from January 6 through January 26, 2014 and will not have any families here at that time.

It feels like the icing on top of my cake this week... I had NO IDEA they EVER closed GKTW....

I am sooooo sad about this too. I was so looking forward to GKTW.
It's wonderful they are getting a makeover but why this week!
We will have to save all the GKTW plans for another trip! (Need a 'do-over' already! )

I've been MIA from being busy again but had to check in. Many prayers, Judy, for the rough week; hope it improves. Thank you so much for the holiday invitation! We are blessed to be stationed near family but it means a lot to be so kindly thought of!

Praying for Emile. I can't imagine how hard the loss of one of the other babies makes it on his parents.

I really can't go into detail but suffice it to say that there are rumblings that Bill may not be home in time for the race. Please pray things go back to what they originally told us. I have to make a phone call to runDisney that I really don't want to have to make to see what our worst-case options are.

Thank you for your prayers. I'm sorry to hear that Bill may not be returning home when you expected, hope the rumblings aren't true!

I've been trying to watch Lisa's Make A Wish Reveal video some this morning and checking it right now.....WE DID IT.....20,000!!!

Awesome!

Tracy, that Pocahontas bag is uh-MAY-zing! D does such gorgeous work. We'll be praying for your little nephew to get over this infection soon

We had a little excitement here the last few days. My kids' school has had a student-sponsored charitable giving project for the last 4 years to collect shoebox gifts to donate to Operation Christmas Child. Well, last week a parent went and filed a lawsuit (without notifying the school) to sue the school for not following separation of church and state. The school got a letter about the lawsuit on Thursday with cease and desist orders. So on Friday we got a letter from the Board telling all the families that they are suspending the project and not to bring in our shoeboxes this week but drop them off somewhere else. The students were appalled, and got permission from the business next door to the school to have everyone drop off their boxes there starting today through Friday. I went to bring our stuff in this morning and it turns out the local media got ahold of the story and there were 4 news trucks, police escort, the whole shebang out there and the traffic was lined up all down the block with people trying to get in to drop off their boxes! I guess the community decided that this was going to be their dropoff spot, too, and came out in force this morning to support the kids. I was so proud of those kids for not giving up but for thinking creatively to find a good solution. AND, to top it all off, the Alliance for Defending Freedom has agreed to help the school craft a policy for next year that will comply with the law and protect them while still allowing student-led faith based service projects, so the kids are getting a great civics lesson while they are at it! I am just so proud of these kids and blessed to be part of such a supportive community.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and things start looking up for your family, Judy.

Thank you for your prayers.
WOW, I can't believe all the hype about the students wanting to something good. That complaint is pretty extreme, glad the kids found a solution.

I have been such a downer, how about something uplifting. Lisa's BP was GREAT, as was her INR (coumadin level). Praise God! We are going to Florida and staying with a fabulous lady. I need to just stop thinking of the problems going on around here and focus on the happy! And Lisa's Video hit over 20,000!! (we saw it at 12:38 when it was EXACTLY 20,000, I wish you could have seen the smile on Lisa's face! THANK YOU AGAIN for helping get her to another milestone with the viewing.

Glad to hear about Lisa's BP and INR.
and she got 20,000 on her video!
You are not a downer, you are fabulous. There's good and there is bad in life, and you, my friend, take your bad with great grace!

You mentioned southern food, well, I'm not sure if I've had what would count as Southern food?!? Certainly not cooked by a southern lady!

 

[DisNorth]

Emile seems to be responding well to the antibiotics. He is now 3lbs, 4oz!!!!

 

[redomni]

Tracy glad to hear that your nephew is continuing to improve.

Judy, glad that Lisa's BP and INR is good. Congratulations to her for getting 20,000 views.

If I could ask for some extra prayers for my family. My step mom's house caught on fire yesterday afternoon. It was contained to one room, but then last night in the middle of the night it started burning again, and is pretty much gone. Her, my stepsister, and 3 year old niece lost pretty much everything except a few clothes they had grabbed after the first fire. They thought they could get the other stuff later. Then my dad had to be admitted to the hospital today too.

Thoughts and prayers to all that need them.

Marilyn

 

[ladylyons]

I am incredibly sad!! I just received this email from GKTW Volunteer services:

We would love to have you return as volunteers but we will be doing an “Extreme Makeover” of the village from January 6 through January 26, 2014 and will not have any families here at that time.

It feels like the icing on top of my cake this week... I had NO IDEA they EVER closed GKTW....

Sorry to hear about GKTW being closed while your there. But as others have said it is for a good cause.


Glad Lisa had a good appointment today.

We had a little excitement here the last few days. My kids' school has had a student-sponsored charitable giving project for the last 4 years to collect shoebox gifts to donate to Operation Christmas Child. Well, last week a parent went and filed a lawsuit (without notifying the school) to sue the school for not following separation of church and state. The school got a letter about the lawsuit on Thursday with cease and desist orders. So on Friday we got a letter from the Board telling all the families that they are suspending the project and not to bring in our shoeboxes this week but drop them off somewhere else. The students were appalled, and got permission from the business next door to the school to have everyone drop off their boxes there starting today through Friday. I went to bring our stuff in this morning and it turns out the local media got ahold of the story and there were 4 news trucks, police escort, the whole shebang out there and the traffic was lined up all down the block with people trying to get in to drop off their boxes! I guess the community decided that this was going to be their dropoff spot, too, and came out in force this morning to support the kids. I was so proud of those kids for not giving up but for thinking creatively to find a good solution. AND, to top it all off, the Alliance for Defending Freedom has agreed to help the school craft a policy for next year that will comply with the law and protect them while still allowing student-led faith based service projects, so the kids are getting a great civics lesson while they are at it! I am just so proud of these kids and blessed to be part of such a supportive community.

WOW! I can't believe they would do that without even talking to the school first. But some people just don't think about those things. I'm so proud of your schools students too that they found a way to still make this happen!! That's amazing that the whole community has come out to support the kids.

I need to get my decorations out too! I leave to my sisters Dec23, so I like decorating to get me in the sprit. Also, I think my roommate is staying for Christmas, maybe .
You will have to give me a review on Planes, I haven't seen it yet.

Thank you for the prayers, they are appreciated. Emile is up to 3lbs and 4oz now

Love D's bags too, I didn't realize that you had the Lady and the Tramp one - I remember it, very nice. I'm happy D was willing to try a camera bag - it wasn't officially on her order form.

Well we did get our tree decorated today so that's at least done!!! YEAH!! I don't go all out (even though I'd like to) but at least it's done. The kids really enjoy putting their ornaments on the tree and helping with the other one's too.

Yeah Emile!!! Also read he's doing well on the antibiotics. I love hearing the updates on him and will keep praying for that adorable baby!!

Lady and the Tramp is my favorite movie of all time. Hence the Lady part in my user name. That was so nice of her to try it and it did turn out great from the pictures!!

 

[kaoden39]

Hi all! I just wanted to share that we are at home and in our own bed tonight!!

Thoughts and prayers to all!!

 

[blessedmom4]

I go back to the dentist in a few weeks to have it rechecked. There may be some nerve damage. I'm still having pain, but it's no longer excruciating and I'm able to deal with it taking motrin. He said the fact the pain is lessening is good. If I had gone in on Saturday he would have been doing root canals he said. Now we are in a wait and see.

My neighbors and friends only go to Disney when a family member is performing there or a field trip. Most have Busch Gardens passes since it's pay for a day come back for the year. Lots of the kids in our homeschool group have LEGOLAND passes. We let ours expire after the first year because there is very little air conditioning there, and they cut down the mature trees so shade is hard to find too.

They think we are nuts to go to Disney once a week. To each their own, I guess.

Praying for Emile. I feel so badly for that other family. I can see where that would hit home hard.

Dear Michelle, My teeth literally hurt reading this, I am so sorry for you! I hope things settle down and you DON'T have to have the pain or expense of a root canal!

Are you closer to Busch Gardens or Legoland than Disney?I can certainly see it being cheaper for a large family like ours to have passes there vs Disney, especially since you could buy the pass for the entire family for the cost of one person to Disney. Even if we lived in Florida we couldn't do it, unless Pete got a much higher paying job....OR insurance that paid more medical bills! Oh wait, he would have to run for Congress or President to do that. (Andrea, that was for YOU!!! Good Luck today ).

Me?? You KNOW I owuld be at Disney every chance I could! I am so happy you have the opportunity!

You don't have to ask me twice, I love watching Lisa's video. If everybody who read your thread would watch the video every day, there would be a lot of views.

I pray today is better for you all.

Thank you ! Please feel free to share it all over the web, even if you have before, People forget. The little batkids video has almost 30,000 hits...it pays to advertise! I said MAW missed an opportunity to really make Lisa famous by bot going public.

I know I've been missing (again), but just wanted to tell Tracy that I am saying prayers for your nephew, sister and all of the family.

Judy, sorry I've not been here. Work is super busy (end of year) and trying to get ready for the trip in two weeks and I'm getting sick (sore throat) on top of it). I'm glad your uncle's memorial was lovely.

Kathy, I a sorry work is so busy, but it MUST come first before the DIS. I fully understand! SO excited for you to have the trip to look forward to, I need to et by and see if there is any news on Mark's job. Praying you feel better soon, I have been fighting off something myself. It drags you down and I am sorry!

Joining in.

I thinks it great that you all are going on the trip together!

Really digging that your house has a pool!
No better way to relax, especially with all the walking one does on vacation.

First, we are SO happy you are here!

Tracy is such a sweetheart to include us, we are thankful! And the private pool is going to be AWESOME!! I don't have a bathing suit (I NEVER go in the pool and have no idea where to buy one this time of year that wouldn't cost a fortune) but shorts and a T-shirt will do the job at the house. I can just feel the soothing water tickling our tootsies!

 

[blessedmom4]

Judy, I pray that today is a better day than yesterday. I've watched and liked the video again. As I posted in the comments on youtube, I cry EVERY single time that I watch it. I should have known better than to watch it at work. Now I have a Rudolph nose.

Tracy, I hope that your tiny little nephew is doing better and will continue to pray that God place His hands upon him and his family.

THANK YOU!!! And THANK YOU or sharing it Mrs. Rudolph!! I just love you!

Judy, I know you are praying and I appreciate it! I know you understand the trials of ICU. Hope today goes better and Lisa is feeling better.
Thank you my friend, it was great to see Lisa's numbers better yesterday, even if she isn't quite back to herself.

Sneaking is what I do! Didn't you know that I list Ninja as my second occupation? Seriously, I am glad to read that he's back to gaining weight.

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There is a fantastic lady on the DIS that makes amazing, amazing, wonderful bags, D~ .

My first bag, Dumbo, traveled with me on my last trip:

(He is also in a photo in post 4)

Now, I was able to get a much sought-after spot for another custom bag by D~.
Here is the post on her PTR about my bag!!!

Pocahontas Camera Bag set

I am super thrilled it is coming with me in January!!

Yea for you! Now YOU can take lots of great shots with your fancy camera!

Ninja Lisa

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[blessedmom4]

You know folks................I seriously think I have a problem! Can anyone tell me that a NORMAL person comes home after a 12 hour shift during which I am in perpetual motion and the FIRST THING I do is turn on the computer and log on to this thread!!!!!! I mean, I don't get undressed, I don't eat supper even if I haven't had lunch, I don't read the paper, I don't look at the mail, I don't look at emails............NOTHING! Surely there is a 12 step program for Dis'ers

But in all seriousness, even when someone posts something sad/bad, the outpouring of love and support here makes it so worthwhile to read the thread. Prayers to all that are in need, happy thoughts for those whose day hasn't been great and lastly, for all the great things that may have happened today for everyone!

I don't see the problem! Now, if it comes down to this

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we may need to get you help, but before that...NO WORRIES! Hey, it could be a lot worse than hanging out here, right?

41 views left for Princess Lisa's video to reach 20,000.........maybe less since it takes a while for the count to be updated! WHO is going to be the winner of lucky 20,000????? I wish I could say it was me, I have that video memorized I have watched it so many times, although I had forgotten Lisa was still counting until Judy recently mentioned it But I must put away the laptop and get ready for bed, its been a long day and I have to be up early to go have some FUN.........anyone a country music fan, esp a Trace Adkins fan? I am very happy to say that my love for that guy has made me do a crazy thing ( I know, what else is new), I am going on a short road trip to see him in concert in Shippensburg PA, his first Christmas CD ever is out and its awesome! One morning when I couldn't sleep (I have Judy beat some nights) I came up with a plan to drive north 8 hours to meet up with my best friend who will drive 4 hrs south and attend this concert. And no road trip isn't complete without some shopping (well, looking) so rather than do all that driving for just one day, I made it 3 days total and I don't have to work until Saturday

I believe you were almost to your amazing destination when she hit the 20,000 views mark...it was a beautiful site, that 2 and five zeroes! She was SO HAPPY! You KNOW how I feel about your trip, so happy for you and I would LOVE to meet/hear Trace Adkins...do you think you could get back stage to tell him to come to NC and meet us? Come on, pretty please? I hope you are having a blast and enjoy your trip and some time away from work!

I'm sure reading about any wish trip brings you back. I'm sorry you've had to go through that more than once but with out it I would have never had the opportunity to get to know your sweet family.
Thank you Sandra. The journey has brought so many wonderful people in to our lives. I am so thankful and blessed.



Nope. You?


Sadly, NO!

DH took the stuff down yesterday. He put the tree up last night. The plan was for me and the kids to decorate it today. Well..... That didn't happen!! James and I ended up going and buying the movie Planes so I didn't have much time before Sarah got off school to do anything. Then once Sarah did get home (my neighbor gave her a ride home) we took James and Sarah to Toys R Us so my sister could get the kids their birthday presents since she missed their birthday. Got home from there and then had to go get Jeremy from school about 30 mins later. By the time I got home from there and got James down for his nap I was too tired and didn't feel like pulling out any ornaments so I didn't. So we have our stocking holders up (with stockings), tree up and tree skirt under the tree. Bit I will say It's Starting to Look Like Christmas around here!!

I already read "the rest of the story...as Paul Harvey would say). WooHoo

Well of course Pete isn't going to notice it's off. He's a guy. They don't normally hula hoop. Sorry Pete!!


Oh I could have said something so good here....


Poor Lisa. I hope she's feeling better today. Glad you were able to cuddle with her.

Still not quite herself, but getting there!


Yes they do. They just need to know about it in order to do something about it.

TRUE!

I think most folks missed about my uncle, I slipped it in and didn't make a huge deal about it. You are so right about family!

I knew I had read something but it was probably in passing so I missed it too. I think the next time I'm going to see a lot of my extended family is going to be next year when my cousin get's married. It's very sad it takes someone getting married or dying to get the family together. I miss my extended family but I've never been able to get them to show up to anything when I've tried so I've basically have given up and will keep trying when I can.

You can ONLY do what you can do, I learned that a LONG time ago. It makes things less disappointing. One thing with four kids, there is always a party going on, even with just your immediate family!


Praying for Happy days for ALL of us!!

 

[blessedmom4]

Tracy, the Pocahontis bag is great!

Judy, my teeth are doing better. However, I woke up today gritting them and now that left side is very uncomfortable. But the good news is the teeth themselves hurt not deep down and in my jaw, ear, and cheek as they did on Saturday. The dentist thinks since it's getting better that it's just trauma to the nerve and not damage. I go back in a couple weeks so that's good news.

I posted a picture of JJ's dress rehearsal on my new TR. The theater recently did a production of Les Mis. They are keeping one of the back drops for JJ's play! It looks fabulous. One of the parents did all the costuming and props for all 46 "kids", with minimal help from other parents. She had great vision. This weekend is show time!

PRAYING for a COMPLETE HEALING for your teeth! I am so sorry!

The pics were great, it is the only place I went yesterday on the DIS, besdies here.I am so far behind...

I snuck in a video view while stopped foe breakfast, it's going to happen today!

It DID!!! I hope you are having fun!!

I knew better than to start my day off with the video...a happy cry this morning as I try to help push it to 20,000!

Sound like everyone has so much going on right now...PRAYERS!

Thanks for watching Tammie. to this day whenever Lisa sees me watching it she gets a kleenex for me..I can't help it, it just meant so much to her. Even now, she LOVES seeing that number climb, it makes her so happy!

Life is a journey with so many bumps, I am thankful for my friends who pray. I pray YOU are dong well and today is a smooth ride for you!

I am so sorry to read this Judy, I know how much you all enjoyed volunteering at GKTW.

I am over the sheer shock and surprise of it all. Tracy had finally heard back from them on Tuesday and not one word about the village being closed, they actually asked her for our names so they could link us and they had her dates. It was just unexpected to us both, many of our tentative plans had revolved around GKTW and I was REALY looking forward to Christmas at the Village...just means we need another trip! (Any excuse, right???)

 

[blessedmom4]

I've been MIA from being busy again but had to check in. Many prayers, Judy, for the rough week; hope it improves. Thank you so much for the holiday invitation! We are blessed to be stationed near family but it means a lot to be so kindly thought of!

Praying for Emile. I can't imagine how hard the loss of one of the other babies makes it on his parents.

I really can't go into detail but suffice it to say that there are rumblings that Bill may not be home in time for the race. Please pray things go back to what they originally told us. I have to make a phone call to runDisney that I really don't want to have to make to see what our worst-case options are.

I see noting has changed in 20+ years on deployments! They change the dates of departures and returns like it is easy to have your emotions ripped up that way. I am truly sorry! Pete was supposed to be home for our anniversary, he made it a week later, on Tax day. That was worse than the six months he was sent on, but not as bad as the "indefinite" they began to say once he left. That date got changed so many times, it drove me nuts. I REALLY hope it goes back to what you need it to be and you are able to make your trip. I also hope talking to Disney eased your mind.

You are welcome to take a road trip here ANY time you might need to get away! I am thankful your family is so close to you ! I know that isn't the same, but it helps.

I'm so sorry GKTW will be closed when you return. How nice, though, that they are getting spruced up for future visits.

It is going to make the village that much nicer, I know. But HONESTLY our villa was fabulous, I can't imagine it getting any better!

Sorry that GKTW will be closed while you are there. I guess it's easier for them to close the village down to do all the fix up at once to the homes that need it.
Honestly it is better to close, it makes sense not to stress the families out with construction! I am over my shock of it all. To me, it is like saying WDW is closed!
I've been trying to watch Lisa's Make A Wish Reveal video some this morning and checking it right now.....WE DID IT.....20,000!!!

Thank you for watching Gail and Thank you for my box of goodies. The pecans were wowzer (LOTS of work and saved me lots of money, I can taste a pecan pie right now ). So many wonderful surprises and I can't wait to watch the tapes/flash drive. I hope you don't mind my saying something here, but I figured it was easier to ask forgiveness than permission! It couldn't have arrived on a better day. Thank you again!

Well shoot! I know that you were wanting to volunteer but it sounds like a good reason to tell ya'll no.

It IS a good reason, it was just so unexpected. I thought GKTW was like Disney and Denny's...we never close....

 

[blessedmom4]

Judy, so sorry to hear about your uncle's passing, but it is nice to hear that the service was so good and you were able to celebrate his legacy with the rest of the family. We are continuing to pray for all of you. Hope you get good news at the hematologist later today. What a bummer about GKTW being closed, but you know what this means, right? You HAVE to plan a trip again so you can go back!

Piper, take care of yourself and don't get dehydrated! I hope and pray you are much better soon!

Tracy, that Pocahontas bag is uh-MAY-zing! D does such gorgeous work. We'll be praying for your little nephew to get over this infection soon

We had a little excitement here the last few days. My kids' school has had a student-sponsored charitable giving project for the last 4 years to collect shoebox gifts to donate to Operation Christmas Child. Well, last week a parent went and filed a lawsuit (without notifying the school) to sue the school for not following separation of church and state. The school got a letter about the lawsuit on Thursday with cease and desist orders. So on Friday we got a letter from the Board telling all the families that they are suspending the project and not to bring in our shoeboxes this week but drop them off somewhere else. The students were appalled, and got permission from the business next door to the school to have everyone drop off their boxes there starting today through Friday. I went to bring our stuff in this morning and it turns out the local media got ahold of the story and there were 4 news trucks, police escort, the whole shebang out there and the traffic was lined up all down the block with people trying to get in to drop off their boxes! I guess the community decided that this was going to be their dropoff spot, too, and came out in force this morning to support the kids. I was so proud of those kids for not giving up but for thinking creatively to find a good solution. AND, to top it all off, the Alliance for Defending Freedom has agreed to help the school craft a policy for next year that will comply with the law and protect them while still allowing student-led faith based service projects, so the kids are getting a great civics lesson while they are at it! I am just so proud of these kids and blessed to be part of such a supportive community.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and things start looking up for your family, Judy.

Thank you for your prayers! How is David? Everybody else is well?? Found a birthday card Elsiabeth sent Lisa when I was cleaning last night, it was so sweet. I am so thankful a new site was found to do the collections. It truly is a shame a handful of folks can try and ruin things for everyone. Praise God for problem solving!

Congrats on good news at the doc. Woohoo, 20,000!

Thanks Tink, I am so thankful for both, they are healing in their own ways.

Yay for a great doctor's appointment! We all know how easy it is to get in a funky mood so no need to worry that we are thinking you are being a downer. Been there, done that.

I'm so glad that the video hit the 20,000 mark! I can just imagine the smile on Lisa's face.

Thanks Lisa, it has been a hard November on many fronts. It can cloud the waters to the real blessings if you let it. Lisa's face was priceless, she was genuinely surprised! Thank you for continuing to share it!

You are far from a downer, you are the most positive person I know. I think most people would be sad if this happened. You have had a tough month, reading between the lines and you still come here to lift us up. I am so happy to hear about Lisa's good numbers at the doctor.

20,000 views, that is amazing. I am sure Lisa was thrilled!

Thank you Belle, I know my Pollyanna thinking rubs some the wrong way, it is just me. It HAS been a tough month, but one full of blessings as well! ONe of my friends from the DIS called me Tuesday night and she shared some amazing news for her family...that put a huge smile on my face yet again when I thought about it, I have prayed for them to feel God's hand blessing them and boy, did they EVER!!! I hope she might share here, if she wants to!

Thank you for your good wishes.



MARILYN, I am praying!

 

[p00h4me]

Hi Judy, I know that the family will enjoy the pecans. Billy wants me to make pecan tarts instead of a pie. I'm trying a new recipe that uses almond flour. I asked Bob last night if he wanted pumpkin pie and I'll make that for us. Billy doesn't care much for pumpkin pie. This will be our first gluten and grain free Thanksgiving. Praying that the recipes I'm using will all work out okay! This is our favorite holiday since we don't celebrate any of the others.

about Lisa's latest BP and INR numbers!

Tracy, forgot to mention that your new Disney bags are really nice! So glad for the updated report on Emile that he is doing better with the antibiotics and gaining weight.

Michele, glad that you and the family are back in your home!

Marilyn, sorry to read about the fire at your step-mom's house and that you dad is back in the hospital. Praying for them all.

Praying for all the requests posted too!

 

[Nakkira]

You know folks................I seriously think I have a problem! Can anyone tell me that a NORMAL person comes home after a 12 hour shift during which I am in perpetual motion and the FIRST THING I do is turn on the computer and log on to this thread!!!!!! I mean, I don't get undressed, I don't eat supper even if I haven't had lunch, I don't read the paper, I don't look at the mail, I don't look at emails............NOTHING! Surely there is a 12 step program for Dis'ers

Ever since I joined the DIS I have found myself hopping on first thing every morning and during my lunch break. (yes, I am eating my lean cuisine and typing as we speak before I return to the mountain of invoices on my desk)

 

[WDWRids]

We had a little excitement here the last few days. My kids' school has had a student-sponsored charitable giving project for the last 4 years to collect shoebox gifts to donate to Operation Christmas Child. Well, last week a parent went and filed a lawsuit (without notifying the school) to sue the school for not following separation of church and state. The school got a letter about the lawsuit on Thursday with cease and desist orders. So on Friday we got a letter from the Board telling all the families that they are suspending the project and not to bring in our shoeboxes this week but drop them off somewhere else. The students were appalled, and got permission from the business next door to the school to have everyone drop off their boxes there starting today through Friday. I went to bring our stuff in this morning and it turns out the local media got ahold of the story and there were 4 news trucks, police escort, the whole shebang out there and the traffic was lined up all down the block with people trying to get in to drop off their boxes! I guess the community decided that this was going to be their dropoff spot, too, and came out in force this morning to support the kids. I was so proud of those kids for not giving up but for thinking creatively to find a good solution. AND, to top it all off, the Alliance for Defending Freedom has agreed to help the school craft a policy for next year that will comply with the law and protect them while still allowing student-led faith based service projects, so the kids are getting a great civics lesson while they are at it! I am just so proud of these kids and blessed to be part of such a supportive community.

This brought such a smile to my face!! How wonderful that these kids did not let this one person ruin what great things they are doing. I applaud all the kids for their critical thinking skills and problem solving to help others in need. AMAZING!!!

Judy, sorry to hear GKTW will be closed while you are there.

Prayers continue for Emile!!

 

[thebeesknees]

Marilyn, my heart breaks for your family's troubles this week. I am glad everyone made it out safely, but to lose everything like that must be just devastating.

Michele - you are in your house! Fabulous news! Please post photos when you get everything moved in. I am so glad you will be home for the holidays!

It's been snowing all day and is bitterly cold so I am camped out here at home with a cup of tea and my crocheting. I am trying to make scarves for all the kids' teachers both at church and school this year, and I have 14 done so far, 12 to go. Knockin' out about 1 a day while I wait in the car pickup line or watch a video.

We'll be away next week, so I will quickly wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope it brings you many blessings and happy times with those you love.

 

[blessedmom4]

I am sooooo sad about this too. I was so looking forward to GKTW.
It's wonderful they are getting a makeover but why this week!
We will have to save all the GKTW plans for another trip! (Need a 'do-over' already! )

I am ready to sign up for a do-over, before a we-done did! I think we were just surprised they didn't tell us sooner.


Glad to hear about Lisa's BP and INR.
and she got 20,000 on her video!
You are not a downer, you are fabulous. There's good and there is bad in life, and you, my friend, take your bad with great grace!

You mentioned southern food, well, I'm not sure if I've had what would count as Southern food?!? Certainly not cooked by a southern lady!

You are so sweet Tracy, Thanks for understanding! I try, it isn't always easy.

I promise I wil not make you grits, everything else is fair game! IF you eat it, you might like it....

Emile seems to be responding well to the antibiotics. He is now 3lbs, 4oz!!!!

That is such FABULOUS NEWS! He is a little fighter, what a great increase!

Tracy glad to hear that your nephew is continuing to improve.

Judy, glad that Lisa's BP and INR is good. Congratulations to her for getting 20,000 views.

If I could ask for some extra prayers for my family. My step mom's house caught on fire yesterday afternoon. It was contained to one room, but then last night in the middle of the night it started burning again, and is pretty much gone. Her, my stepsister, and 3 year old niece lost pretty much everything except a few clothes they had grabbed after the first fire. They thought they could get the other stuff later. Then my dad had to be admitted to the hospital today too.

Thoughts and prayers to all that need them.

Marilyn

Thank you Marilyn.

You know I fully understand about house fires and losing everything. I am truly sorry, it is devastating. I am also praying for your Dad, what a truly tough time. May you feel God's peace.

 

[blessedmom4]

Sorry to hear about GKTW being closed while your there. But as others have said it is for a good cause.


Glad Lisa had a good appointment today.

Yes, yu can't argue that the village will look even nicer! It changes our plans around considerably...I guess more me time and less volunteering on vacation is a good thing!

I am glad she was better as well.

Hi all! I just wanted to share that we are at home and in our own bed tonight!!

Thoughts and prayers to all!!

Praise God Michele. I peeked at your thread this AM but didn't see a post about it...


Now we are off to School of Rock, Rachel is finishing her food. Praying for everyone and may your lemons all turn to lemonade!

 

[happybelle]

Judy and Tracy, I just stopped by to say hi and hope you both are having a wonderful day. I join with others in saying I love this thread.