Vertigo

I hope this photo doesn't freak anyone out but this is how I've felt for the past couple of days.

And I pray God it goes away soon!

I have an appt at the docs this afternoon.

Thank the Lord, My Husband Rocks!

Disclaimer: I do these "My Husband Rocks" posts because I saw the idea on Katy Lin's site and I thought it was a good idea to do, as it helps me to focus in on the good of my hubby especially when things are tough. Hopefully I'll be able to go back to these and read them during any tough times that come. And they do come....... Don't believe me? Read what I wrote about "Winding down in the fire," or "Do you and your husband argue?" or "Does your husband get on your nerves???!!!" Those articles show that sometimes I think he's a straight-up knuckle head but even then, I have to remind myself of the good and remember that beneath all that flesh, ... My Husband Does Rock!!

Thank the Lord, My Husband Rocks!

I woke up yesterday morning and when I raised my head I felt like the house was caught up in a twister and was spinning around me, while I was trying to hold on for dear life.

Thank the Lord, my husband was able to sacrifice part of his work day and a portion of his study time to take care of me, watch the kids, get their meals, and get outside help to see us through the night!!

I am so very grateful and will be glad when this is all over.....

Getting to know Twitter

What's all the hype about? Well, I'm trying it out and I'll determine if it's worth it or if it's just another thing to do to waste time.

What am I doing with my time?

I just realized I haven't been posting, nearly as much as I used to. Part of the reason is because I realized how much I was NOT getting done when I was on the computer.

At least I'm trying to keep up with the Friday posts for My Husband Rocks and the monthly homeschool updates.

I'll find something else to post about I'm sure. When I get some down time.

Toodles.....

My Husband Rocks Friday

I told my husband about 30 minutes ago that he had just made my day by doing something that is completely within the definition of what it means to be a husband!

I called him to share some things that had been troubling me and some fears that I had been wrestling with. He listened to me explain it all and then He began the strongest, most confident discourse about our confidence in Christ, the peace that we have as Christians (versus those who are without the Lord), and about God's mighty hand of protection on us.

When I tell you I went from having tense muscles, and a tight neck, to a position of relaxation and tranquility........ I am not lying. It was like a spiritual calgon take me away moment, and I wasn't evening lying down. In fact, I was in the car driving, with all the kids in tow.

He was my covering, my priest, the one who washes me with the water of the Word!

So baby, you totally rock for that!!!!!!!!! Balee-dat!!!


More of My Husband Rocks Friday Thanks KatyLin for starting this!

Another Tell All Meme

1. FIRST NAME? Leslie

2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, the Leslie on Young in the Restless (my mom, late aunt and late grandmother LOVED that soap opera in the 70s ... and 80s ... and 90s :)

3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? About a week ago, letting out some stress ... Thank God for GOD (and my husband!!!)

4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I don't like my cursive writing so when I was about 23 I gave it up and wrote everything in print, except my signature

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? turkey, smoked turkey

6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? yep, 4

7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I would like to think so, I would hope that I would say "that sister needs some good people around her"

8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? yes, a written one as well as this blog

9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? what do you think

10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? yes

11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? um I don't think so, I lost a lot of my nerve around the year 2000

13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? come to think of it, no

14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? only in the Lord (and I'm not being super spiritual it's true)

15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? vanilla

16. SHOE SIZE? 7 1/2

17. RED OR PINK? RED

18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I think ALOT (can be good or bad)

19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Mamaw

20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Early 70s

21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? black sweats (from working out), white, pink and grey tennis shoes

22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? double cheeseburger (I KNOW)

23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The fan in the background

24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? red or orange

25. FAVORITE SMELL? bubble bath, chocolate chip cookies, baby powder on my fat baby

26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? my moms, getting my neph's address to send him a bday card

27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? do they look at me when I'm talking, what do they talk about, do they listen

28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? let me think about it

29. FAVORITE DRINK? Mr. Pibb (I know)

30. FAVORITE SPORT? H. S. Football

31. HAIR COLOR? Dark Brown

32. EYE COLOR? Brown

33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? no

34. FAVORITE FOOD? Lately it's been baked chicken with onions or Schlotzky's Italiano sandwich

35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy Endings but I also like intensity

36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? What Happens in Vegas

37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? White and gray (a gift from my moms)

38. SUMMER OR WINTER? it depends

39. HUGS OR KISSES? it depends on from whom

40. FAVORITE DESSERT? cheesecake, cookies, Hostess cupcakes, Hershey's with almonds, white sheet cakes

41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Reimagining Church

42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I don't have one

more to come......

43. FAVORITE SOUNDS?

44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME

46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD
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My Husband Rocks Friday!

My Husband Rocks - just because!!!

I was thinking today, what if I didn't have a reason to share this week, to prove why my husband rocks?

Would I post nothing, and skip this week? Should I?

So I decided to say that he rocks JUST BECAUSE.

There may be some weeks to come where he did not do anything to deserve my praise and I would be challenged with the choice whether or not to honor him anyway.

I'll just say that he rocks because:

I'm committed to loving him regardless.

These are things I've heard before but were reiterated in the movie - Fireproof - which we saw last weekend.

My prayer is that would remain so and that I will always remember that my love for him and his love for me is built on such a solid ROCK.

The love of Jesus Christ!!!

Jeoffrey, you rock today! Because of Christ's love for YOU!!!!

More of My Husband Rocks Friday Thanks KatyLin for starting this!

Homeschool Month 2 -- What are we doing?

Quick updates:

Co-ops started the 2nd/3rd week of September so we are out of the house a few times a week now. Much more than we were last year.

For Five in a Row, we have done Storm in the Night, The Story about Ping, and Lentil. I'm really enjoying all the great lessons that are in the lesson book.

The kids been making good progress in handwriting, memorization, reading and work ethic. The rest of the subjects have been going well too but they are not focused on as much as the others.

The co-op classes Kitty is taking (1st grade) are art, Spanish, Traveling Across America, and P.E.