I truly appreaciate my husband and my family. Some times things are not good. But overall God has really blessed me. More post to come........

Day of Happiness and Sorrow

Today was a pure miracle. The wonderful but small church are members of, saw about 225 visitors come for our Christmas Gift Giveaway in which we gave away prizes and toys to some n families in need in our area. I was in charge of registration which although I had a headache after it was overall a great experience. We even had 6 people received the Holy Ghost. If you dont know what the Holy Ghost is, read the book of Acts in the bible. It is something that will completely change your life. On a sad note, another young celeb died. 8 mile actress Brittany Murphy died of cardiac arrest today. It is very sad that yet another young person died so suddenly. It makes me happy to hug my kids, and for every breath. You wonder why I serve God and why God is a big part of my life. It is because at the end of the day, God is the only thing that matters and seeing Him in Eternity. God help me to remember how precious life is,

(That is OHALLEYCAT, she is relaxing)

I drove my husband to breakfast this morning at a local diner. And yes, I drove on the hwy. Woo Hoo! I am really excited, but nervous about this License thing. But I can do ALL things through Christ! Watched The Proposal today, and was very entertained. I needed a mental break from all the planning for our Christmas Event at church, pressure to get my drivers' license and all the schoolwork. Right now, I am relaxing at home, the dogs are quiet and peaceful, Bing is eating, Bella is sleeping and so is Daddy. Ahhhhhhh peace and quiet.

RIP Chris Henry

Chris Henry, NFL Player dead at 26.

It substained injuries from truck incident following a domestic dispute. I am not 100% sure what happened by, but a young life was cut short. I am praying his family and his fiancee Loleini Tonga (who was involved in the domestic dispute, let's remember not to point fingers, but to pray.

Jesus Take the Wheel

After finishing a long and successful morning of driving, I received a call from my part time job that I have been working so hard to get the license for, saying that I missed training on Monday and I am wondering if I have a job. It has been such a busy month. I will leave it in God's Hands. I have full-time school, I am a full time mom and wife, Outreach Director at church, and really trying hard to balance that and trying to get this right for this job. I really want this job and I want my boss to see my efforts. Well, Lord you know.

So, this the setup for the Ladies Tea we had Monday night at church. It was lovely. We had little finger sandwiches and drank tea out of fine china. It was a little uncomfortable for me, because I am not really the tea and finger sandwiches type. But due to crazy PMS, I scarved three or four of those finger sandwiches and ate two or three desserts. Yeah. I guess I was hungry. Did I mention I have been craving Honey Bunches of Oats? I am eating like I am pregnant. But of course, I am not. My husband is on a baby making strike, so for right now I am content with my house full of kids and pets.

Goodnight all

3 weeks until the big driver's test

So.... I dont have a driver's license. I grew up with two working parents who never had the time to help with anything especially driving. I then lived in a large city which most people took transit. So, I have a dream part time job opportunity, but I need to have a drivers license to work there. Did I mention that I have to drive a 18 passenger van? Okay, so I am trying to stay calm and I really trust God here. Oh, one more thing.... learning to drive in Minnesota winters...sigh.

Bring on the church hats

Sunday was a very emotional and stormy day and I am proud to say I am still here and loving my Jesus. I dont want share all the details and risk an angry husband. *smile*

Tonight is the Ladies tea at church. Basically, this is as close as I get to a Black church (meaning the fashion), a bunch of ladies most in their 30's-60's wear silly hats and sip out of fine china. It is actually a fun time. Me always the rebellious (LOL) one will probally wear my punk Haraku jacket and some tall boots. Oh, I am really not that rebellious, but I have an adventourous and fun side. I have a fun and fierce side, who love green tshirts and long flowing babydoll dress, and rhinestone studded flip flops while a french manicure. That may not sound fierce but if you only knew.

When boxers attack....

Boxers are loving, good with kids, loyal, and so cute! BUT can be highly distructive!

We went to Walmart for about 40 minutes, and put the 1 yr old boxer in his crate and came home to find him out and a hole in the basement door, not to mention a large hole in the crate which is totally not useable. ( we only put him in there when we leave the house)

My house looks like tornado hit. Bing has all his toys and junk in the living room and also my bedroom. I have clothes to clean, more homework to do and did I mention I need to go to store and cook? I am procrastinating today and I have to auducity to say I am bored. *smile*. Ohalleycat is on the bed chilling, while Bella is sleeping for now. WOO hoo. Daddy is still out and Bing is somewhere in the house making art work. My neighborhood is super quiet and full of snow. So.... we are doing this thing called " Back to Basics" Living created by me. Due to lack of child care and Bing having some challenges, we decided for me to stay home for awhile. Basically, we live simply, no more satelite tv, downgrading cell phone plans, using one car, and getting our mortgage restructured. We are in the beginning stages of this and it can be difficult. I had been the high income earner for years, until recently. I work occassionally doing odd jobs, like babysitting, or helping out at a local treatment center. But every few months, I get all gong ho about working full time again, I apply and get a job and I am telling you God shuts it down each time. Both of my recent jobs ended due to me having serious illness happen to me. So, I am learning just to fall back and listen to God. I don't know if you have noticed this, but God is very important to me. I am a crazy and fun girl but at the end of the day, I have growing relationship with God. I have survived a tramatic rape, being molested, homeless and much more to be where I am today. I am still a work in progress though.....

Saturday Morning

Daddy was off work last night and so, as usual, my son who is scared of his own shadow, made a bed on the floor at the foot of the bed ( instead of going in his well furnished room). My toddler slept in between Daddy and myself. The Bichon mix slept on the floor, while the Boxer pup who usually sleeps in the room, slept in his crate. At 6 am, Daddy (my husband) would not stop talking to me, although I am usually a Chatty Kathy, I ignored him. 6:30, the boxer pup wakes up making awful noises ( a sign he has to go potty.) Go downstairs and notice he had chewed a hole in his crate, had drool himself a puddle. Let dogs out to potty, gave Boxer a bath. Now, I am up and crabby. Ugh, PMS. Daddy proceeds to cook eggrolls which make me want to puke. Homework time, I then complete an essay on the digestion system for school. 10:30 kids watch
Madagascar movie, Daddy out to help out at church, Boxer sleeping, my son who is 5 decides to throw a shoe at the boxer, I then make my son apologize to the boxer and tell him I am going to make him take a nap. The boxer barely realizes anything happens and goes back to bed. Toddler is fighting sleep, as I type this. It looks like she is settling down.

Daddy is my husband
Bing is my son.
Bella is my daughter
Bitno is the boxer.
Whoabi is the bichon and introducing Ohalleycat as the fierce diva cat of the house.
(Are those names crazy? Maybe. But you are reading my blog, so deal with it, just kidding.