tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58037242082953474672024-03-21T21:01:51.352-07:00youniquemomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-85042186546772979052015-08-05T14:46:00.000-07:002015-08-05T14:46:03.964-07:00August 7th: Hug Your Mama Day<div style="text-align: center;">
I know, I haven't been on the blog for quite some time!</div>
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As we get near the anniversary of my Mom's passing, I was trying to figure out how I would focus on the positive. Then, a thought came to me, how about we call August 7th "Hug your mama" day? It has been something I have been thinking about for weeks and a very dear friend encouraged me to do it.<br />
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Once I told my family they were completely on board! I don't know why, but I truly thought this was just going to be personal for myself, my family and my closest friends. However, we decided to share it with everyone and quite a few people have decided to participate. And, we want as many people to participate as possible.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>Go to our face book page and like it: </strong></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hugyourmama?ref=hl"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Hug Your Mama</strong></span></a><span style="color: purple;"><strong> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>This Friday, August 7th, post your pictures with you and your mama, or you with your loved ones on our Hug Your Mama page. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>*feel free to find a picture and post "in memory of" if your loved one has passed away</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: purple;">The goal is to share the love!</span></strong></div>
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As a family in September we are participating in the Walk to End Lupus now. If that is also something you want to participate in please get involved in some way! You can participate by joining our team(virtually or in person) and you can also give financially to support the cause. More to come about Lupus next month!</div>
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To participate in any way click this link ----><a href="http://lupuspnw.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1130410&lis=0&kntae1130410=D6F623C2F9BC4AFC8BB2457DD83B1017&team=6422371">My Tough Mama team page</a></div>
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Also, check out the website we have to honor our Mom: <a href="http://mytoughmama.net/">mytoughmama.net</a></div>
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I might just get back into this writing thing once again...</div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Love is patient, love is kind.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"> it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV)</span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-139-1"><span style="color: black;">For the director of music. Of David. A psalm</span>.</span></h4>
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<span class="text Ps-139-1"><sup class="versenum">1 </sup>You have searched me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16241A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16241A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-1">and you know<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16241B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16241B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> me.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-2" id="en-NIV-16242"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>You know when I sit and when I rise;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16242C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16242C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-2">you perceive my thoughts<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16242D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16242D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> from afar.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-3" id="en-NIV-16243"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>You discern my going out<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16243E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16243E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and my lying down;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-3">you are familiar with all my ways.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16243F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16243F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-4" id="en-NIV-16244"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Before a word is on my tongue</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-4">you, <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, know it completely.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16244G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16244G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-5" id="en-NIV-16245"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>You hem me in<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16245H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16245H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> behind and before,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-5">and you lay your hand upon me.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-6" id="en-NIV-16246"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16246I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16246I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-6">too lofty<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16246J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16246J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> for me to attain.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-139-7" id="en-NIV-16247"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Where can I go from your Spirit?</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-7">Where can I flee<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16247K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16247K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> from your presence?</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-8" id="en-NIV-16248"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>If I go up to the heavens,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16248L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16248L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> you are there;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-8">if I make my bed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16248M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16248M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> in the depths, you are there.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-9" id="en-NIV-16249"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>If I rise on the wings of the dawn,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-9">if I settle on the far side of the sea,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-10" id="en-NIV-16250"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>even there your hand will guide me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16250N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16250N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-10">your right hand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16250O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16250O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> will hold me fast.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-11" id="en-NIV-16251"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-11">and the light become night around me,”</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-12" id="en-NIV-16252"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>even the darkness will not be dark<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16252P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16252P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> to you;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-12">the night will shine like the day,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-12">for darkness is as light to you.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-139-13" id="en-NIV-16253"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>For you created my inmost being;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16253Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16253Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-13">you knit me together<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16253R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16253R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> in my mother’s womb.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16253S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16253S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-14" id="en-NIV-16254"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>I praise you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16254T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16254T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-14">your works are wonderful,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16254U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16254U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-14">I know that full well.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-15" id="en-NIV-16255"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>My frame was not hidden from you</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-15">when I was made<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16255V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16255V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> in the secret place,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-15">when I was woven together<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16255W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16255W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> in the depths of the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16255X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16255X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-16" id="en-NIV-16256"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Your eyes saw my unformed body;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-16">all the days ordained<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16256Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16256Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> for me were written in your book</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-16">before one of them came to be.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-17" id="en-NIV-16257"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>How precious to me are your thoughts,God!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16257AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16257AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-17">How vast is the sum of them!</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-18" id="en-NIV-16258"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Were I to count them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16258AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16258AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-18">they would outnumber the grains of sand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16258AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16258AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup>—</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-18">when I awake,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16258AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16258AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> I am still with you.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-139-19" id="en-NIV-16259"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>If only you, God, would slay the wicked!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16259AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16259AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-19">Away from me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16259AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16259AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> you who are bloodthirsty!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16259AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16259AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-20" id="en-NIV-16260"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>They speak of you with evil intent;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-20">your adversaries<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16260AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16260AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> misuse your name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16260AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16260AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-21" id="en-NIV-16261"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Do I not hate those<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16261AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16261AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> who hate you, <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-21">and abhor<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16261AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16261AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> those who are in rebellion against you?</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-22" id="en-NIV-16262"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>I have nothing but hatred for them;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-22">I count them my enemies.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16262AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16262AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-23" id="en-NIV-16263"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Search me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16263AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16263AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> God, and know my heart;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16263AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16263AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-23">test me and know my anxious thoughts.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-139-24" id="en-NIV-16264"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>See if there is any offensive way<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16264AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16264AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> in me,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-139-24">and lead me<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16264AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16264AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> in the way everlasting.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-46591732285312282962015-01-05T14:05:00.001-08:002015-01-05T14:05:22.729-08:00Inspiration for the week<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-92134761826009001712014-11-15T09:52:00.000-08:002014-11-15T10:11:17.301-08:00National Adoption Month and November to Remember with YouniqueDid you know that it is National Adoption Month?!? As November seems to be flying by, and I'm trying to just keep afloat, I have a few fundraisers going on to support friends who will be adopting. It has been fun to be able to be in a position to pay it forward by having a blast with <a href="http://youniqueproducts.com/Angie" target="_blank">Younique.</a><br />
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Remember the widow I was supporting in <a href="http://youniquemom.blogspot.com/p/project-gillen.html" target="_blank">Project Gillen</a>?!? She is now re-married and they plan to adopt a sibling group. I'm currently in the middle of an online party with Younique and I'm donating to their adoption costs. If you want to participate in this party please visit this link: <a href="https://www.youniqueproducts.com/Angie/party/866586/view" target="_blank">Leah's lash party</a> and click on shop my party. This party ends on November 22, 2014.<br />
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And, today, I just started another adoption fundraiser for the Martindale family. They have 2 biological children of their own and are in the process of fundraising for an adoption. I get the honor of supporting them through this party: <a href="https://www.youniqueproducts.com/Angie/party/886325/view">Martindale Adoption Fundraiser</a><br />
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Please let me know if you want to participate in any of these parties on Facebook. Or feel free to make your purchase through 1 of these parties.<br />
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And, if any of you are wondering what Younique is all about, please take a few minutes watch this video: <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-45739745009474447882014-10-30T16:09:00.000-07:002014-10-30T16:41:11.523-07:00Reflections on loss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I would have to say that losing my Mom is the biggest loss I've ever experienced. There are days I yell and scream at God because it is so hard to accept that my Mom is no longer on this earth. It isn't easy being left behind. Of course I miss her and want to spend time with her. To just live life with her.</div>
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But, amidst this grieving process, I can see God working. So many people throughout the world, especially Dominica, have been touched by my Mom's life and the way she lived her life. People are coming to know God because of how my parents met them and loved them.</div>
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I feel like I live with more purpose now. To pay it forward and live openly for God. Not that I wasn't doing this before, but God has a way of teaching that has reminded me that I'm not promised tomorrow here on earth. Anything can happen and living boldly for God is definitely my priority.</div>
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I have peace knowing my Mom is no longer suffering physical pain. She has been healed in more ways than one. Growing up I knew she was in pain, but as Lupus progressed her pain intensified. And, I know I will see her someday when we are reunited in heaven. I have to remind myself of these things on my roughest days!</div>
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I may not like what my summer of loss brought me. And, quite honestly, grieving sucks. But I'm trying to embrace the lessons God is teaching me.</div>
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<em>**If you have experienced deep loss in your life, I highly recommend attending Griefshare. I have only attended 1 class, but it is something I will continue attend.</em></div>
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Angry that on my Mom's birthday I didn't have it in me to tell my daughter it is her Mammie's birthday because I didn't want to have her think about it all day at school without me.</div>
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I'm angry that my son won't have a memory of his Mammie other than what we tell him.</div>
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Please contact me if you are interested in focusing on your health too!<br />
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This time last year my Mom came shopping with us to get Beth ready for kindergarten. Growing up my Mom always made getting ready for school fun. She would take each of us shopping separately and it was our day to get new clothes. We would spend the day 1 on 1 with her. I always looked forward to that day every summer. She always had a hard time that 1st day we were back at school. I get it now, I totally get it.</div>
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I'm writing this amidst sobs. I know my Mom is in heaven and no longer hurting. But we all miss her so very much. She had a way of making every little thing a celebration. She had a way of knowing when you needed encouragement and gave you those encouraging words you needed to hear. She loved deeply.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-85761492922833990062014-08-15T20:24:00.000-07:002014-08-15T20:24:39.726-07:00Grief and LossMost of you already know that I lost my dear sister in law, Rachael, in July. What I haven't done is update this blog on losing my Mom. God took her home just about a week ago. You can see more information here: <a href="http://mytoughmama.com/" target="_blank">http://mytoughmama.com/</a><br />
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I have lost 2 very influential people in my life this summer. It hurts and it hurts deeply. Rachael was a true sister to me. My Mom was an awesome mom.<br />
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Tears continue to come freely. I had a moment when I wanted to call Rachael to ask her what I should wear to my Mom's service on Tuesday. And, I've had several moments where I've wanted to send my Mom another imessage so she could see pictures of my kids or just say I love you. But she's not on the other end of her ipad in Dominica anymore. And, it hurts, Oh, it hurts. I know I will have times like these for the rest of my life.<br />
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So many people are missing her. My Dad, my family, all of our extended family and the list goes on. But there is our church family in Dominica that lost a very important person in their community. Although my parents were in Dominica together for a short time my Mom made an impact on everyone there. She loved her community and showed God through her actions. That is how she lived her life.<br />
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For the 1st time in a few years I feel I actually get to take care of me. Not that I wasn't taking care of myself before, but here's a quick synopsis: First, we moved to a different state. Found out I was pregnant with our 2nd child. Life turned into survival mode for me with just trying to keep food down, adjusting to living in a new place and balancing life with a preschooler who missed her friends. Another local move, had my son and my daughter started kindergarten. The lack of sleep that comes with having a newborn is not good for attempting to take care of yourself, so I continued to stay in survival mode until he slept through the night. We moved again, into our own home instead of an apartment. I felt like I could breath again. However, with a move, came unpacking everything that had been packed for over 2 years in storage along with keeping kids busy. And, my daughter started a new school. I actually didn't feel like I was out of survival mode until my son turned 1. I didn't put pressure on myself to lose baby weight in his 1st year because I remember putting too much pressure on myself when my daughter was born. I wasn't going to do that again. Also, my body takes time to heal from being pregnant, and I took time to go to physical therapy so when I could focus on workouts I would know my body was ready.<br />
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I was making progress toward getting in shape, but the scale wasn't moving and inches weren't coming off like I had hoped. I did a 24 day challenge and lost 2 inches off my waist, but no weight came off. I realize the scale isn't always an indicator of your progress, but I knew I needed to lose weight to get to where I wanted to be. So, for 2 straight months I got up before anyone else in my house was up and got my workouts in 5 days a week. Still, nothing. I knew I was getting stronger and didn't want to minimize all that effort, but at some point the scale HAD to start moving. In my support network there are plenty of people working toward optimal health and I knew it was time to reach out. I was getting to a point that I was ashamed of my post-baby body, and before it wasn't an issue. I had birthed a 10 pound baby, so I knew it would take some time to get to where I wanted to be. But when everything I tried wasn't working, it was time to try something new.<br />
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I thought I was making my health a priority. And, I was with the knowledge I had. But, I feel I've found the missing piece to this puzzle of overall health and wellness. <br />
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I have lost now lost 20 pounds. Progress is great, but what I've learned about myself is more valuable than the weight loss. I've learned that I can dig deep and stick to my eating plan while grieving the loss of my sister in law. I've learned much more than that, but this truly has been the greatest obstacle that has come up in these 6 weeks. <br />
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Isn't it cool when awesome people contact you?!?! Well, I've been having a blast getting to know <a abp="469" href="http://www.youniqueproducts.com/lanetta" target="_blank">Lanetta</a> who is a presenter from Younique. Basically, she sells wonderful cosmetics which you can buy online: <a abp="1596" href="http://www.youniqueproducts.com/lanetta" target="_blank">www.youniqueproducts.com/lanetta</a> She's not only a presenter for this new and growing company, but she's also the wonderful mama to the founders of the company. When she contacted me and offered to send me a product to try, I was so excited! I LOVE new cosmetics! </div>
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Me: John just threw up all over me, beth is screaming in the car, I need to get changed AND call her doctor to get her ear looked at. Any way you could come home early??!!! (I was willing to beg at this point...then, it hit me like a freight train...I had interrupted his 3pm meeting) I'm sorry, I just interrupted your meeting, I'm sooooo sooooo sorry?!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-33033828700240031482014-02-15T09:37:00.001-08:002014-02-15T09:37:40.012-08:00Quick updateI have been missing in action on my blog and writing lately! Quite frankly, I'm still trying to get settled into our house along with having two wonderful, busy kids!<div><br></div><div>I have crafts I want to share and always have fun kid stories to share, but there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day!</div><div><br></div><div>I'm hoping to make more time to write. However, I'm not making any promises because I need to be realistic. This blog is my hobby and I'll update it when I can.</div><div><br></div><div>I'll leave you with a picture of our Elf Sparkle Heart who made a delivery on Valentines Day. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9MBjIISLIGQ/Uv-l4df_O6I/AAAAAAAADE0/zYBn6dKfMPA/s640/blogger-image--1804511161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9MBjIISLIGQ/Uv-l4df_O6I/AAAAAAAADE0/zYBn6dKfMPA/s640/blogger-image--1804511161.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-21837793220997206012013-10-30T07:46:00.000-07:002013-10-30T07:46:23.347-07:00November: A Month Of Thankful from Tara's Corner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My swap box partner, Becca, is from Florida. You can find her over at: <a href="http://www.everydaylifes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.everydaylifes.com/</a> and here's the direct link to what I sent her: <a href="http://www.everydaylifes.com/2013/08/friday-confessionals-8-30-13_30.html" target="_blank">Every day life flavor swap</a></div>
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Since becoming a stay at home mom health and fitness has become a major focus of mine. So much so, that when Fit Moms for Life founder Dustin Maher asked to have 50 leaders start community groups focused on overall health and fitness I decided to consider it.<br />
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My degree is in social work and I've always enjoyed being in a position to help others. My philosophy has always been focused on helping at least 1 person. If I can make a difference in 1 person's life that is an accomplishment. <br />
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I finally decided to watch the informational webinar, but was dragging my feet. However, I stuck to it and became so excited! But then I had to decide if I was going to follow through and commit or hold off. I remember something my old boss, Steve, told me years ago, "Look back with no regrets." I knew after thinking about this statement, I would regret it if I held off on this decision.<br />
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<b><u>Looking to the future: <strike>The week of September 23rd to be exact</strike>! Postponed for now, will update soon.</u></b><br />
Now I'm committed to this 6 week challenge and am looking for people online and local to participate in it. I will be a leader and participant. We can do anything for 6 weeks and I want YOU to join me!<br />
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So what exactly is this 6 week challenge? And who is it for? This 6 week challenge is designed to awaken the importance of you taking care of you…. the whole you. Physically, mentally and spiritually this program guides you through the challenges of making amazing transformations in your life by giving you the tools and the support network you need to become the most fit you’ve ever been. You don't have to be a mom to participate, in fact you just need to desire to participate in the program.<br />
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Those wishing to join me in this 6 week challenge can sign up online via my affiliate link: <a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1553859" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The cost for the program is $99 (plus s & h). Once you ave purchased the program, we will meet once a week for roughly 60-90 minutes.</div>
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Feel free to check out the Fit Moms For life website: <a href="http://www.fitmomsforlife.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fitmomsforlife.com/</a><br />
If you are interested in this program please email me or connect with me on facebook:<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/angie.youniquemom" target="_blank">Angie Youniquemom</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-8177331546551441092013-08-20T06:58:00.000-07:002013-08-20T06:58:03.316-07:00Tired Tuesday: Not all peanut butters are created equal<br />
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If you know our family, you know you will see Adam's peanut butter in our home. That's it, no other peanut butter will do.<br />
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Imgaine the devastation and crises that ensued not that long ago when Costco all the sudden had NONE!<br />
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If I remember correctly I sent out a text message like this to friends and family: </div>
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<i><span style="color: red;">Family crises, Costco has no Adam's peanut butter. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: red;"> I repeat, Costco has no Adam's peanut butter</span></i>. </div>
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I asked at the checkout and someone was more than willing to see if anyone had it. Nope, AND he had no guarantee Costco would get more....GASP! Then, I was kindly informed that Kirkland brand was comparable to Adam's. I found that hard to believe, I even told this kind employee that we are "an Adam's family." Haha, yes I'm laughing at myself by now waiting with 2 kids to see if they have MY peanut butter! Ya know, since they only make it for me(if you don't get sarcasm like Sheldon on Big Bang Theory, know that I'm being totally sarcastic)...</div>
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In my desparation I finally broke down and bought the Kirkland brand peanut butter. Part of me felt adventurous, I guess, along with being totally out of peanut butter! <br />
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Every now and then I enjoy mixing peanut butter and chocolate chips together as a snack/sweet treat. So, I went on to do my usual mixing and then sat down to enjoy my "treat." There was no "treat" WHATSOEVER!<br />
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My husband and daughter don't mind having it on their toast with jam...you definitely need the jam with this peanut butter! So, we will use it, but let's get back to the story.</div>
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I went grocery shopping Sunday evening. Keep in mind I haven't had my lovely treat of Adam's peanut butter and chocolate chips for a couple weeks now (I do think I'm having withdrawals!). You guessed it, I went ahead and bought our lovely peanut butter..which I should have done in the first place! That's what I get for trying to be adventurous and buy in bulk...</div>
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So, last night I mixed up my lovely snack and sat down to enjoy it. Exactly how I remembered it...</div>
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*Oh, and my hubby half-jokingly asked if I needed to label it "Angie's peanut butter"<br />
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I have some exciting news to share: After 2 months of physical therapy I have been discharged! Celebration dance over here!!</div>
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For the first time in my life I finally feel that I've had success with physical therapy. Now, in no way do I think my low back issues are gone. However, I'm stronger and have exercises to do at the gym. I was told to come back if needed because life happens and my hamstrings are tight (darn genetics!).</div>
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For those of you that have kiddos, I highly recommend finding a gym that provides childcare if it fits into your budget. Either that or swap childcare with a friend. It is so worth it for me right now! I go to the gym, drop my kids off in the childcare area, and head to the cardio equipment. After 30 minutes of interval training on the eliptical machine, I do my 30 minutes of physical therapy exercises. </div>
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Once my workouts are finished and I pick up my kiddos(who are just as happy as I am...yup even my 6 month old is all smiles!), I'm in a much better place to take on the world! My back feels much better, I'm getting my workouts done AND all this is giving me energy to get housework done, do projects and enjoy my kiddos. I even went grocery shopping last night and enjoyed being pain free!</div>
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That's all I have time to share for now, but stay tuned next week..I'm hoping to have pictures of all the pt exercises that are now part of my workout routine.</div>
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Links to my other Physical Therapy posts:<br />
<a href="http://youniquemom.blogspot.com/2013/05/monday-makeover-postpartum-workouts.html" target="_blank">May 27th, Postpartum workouts</a><br />
<a href="http://youniquemom.blogspot.com/2013/06/monday-makeover-postpartum-physical.html" target="_blank">June 10th: 1st postpartum physical therapy update</a><br />
<a href="http://youniquemom.blogspot.com/2013/07/monday-makeover-postpartum-pt.html" target="_blank">July 1: Physical Therapy Update</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12705875001844985680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803724208295347467.post-8040037853695798822013-08-16T07:38:00.000-07:002013-08-18T19:00:01.150-07:00DIY Glitter Letters<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. Paper Mache letters from Joann's: Click <a href="http://www.joann.com/darice-8-paper-mache-letters-1pk/xprd233338/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for info</div>
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2. Paint (in my case pink paint) *spray paint would be easy!</div>
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5. Glitter (again, in pink)</div>
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6. Clear acrylic sealer gloss<br />
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Step 1: Put your letters on paper bags or newspaper to protect the surface of your craft area</div>
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