I have an interview on Tip Junkie today!! I once said on my blog that if Tip Junkie ever highlighted my blog I would probably pee in my pants. Be careful what you put in print.
I hope you come back and visit often, I seem to spend a lot of time talking about lots of random things. You never know what the topic may be, tattos are a hot topic here, home improvement, the fears of a mama having a hard time letting go of a grown son can be found here more often then I care to admit, faith or sometimes the lack there of, blended family and all the joy that brings, scrapbooking and card making, current news stories (my most popular post is about Casey Anthony who would have thought?), whatever is on my mind is usually here.
The interview that I did with Rebekah touches my heart, I never considered adoption. We have six healthy children between us, but I have so enjoyed Rebekah’s adoption story and I’m sure you will get a blessing from her. She is an amazing woman, someone I hope my girls resemble someday.
The text message read, “They found the little girl in Florida.” I couldn’t believe it. As I was celebrating Christmas with the residents at work, my heart felt so heavy. I knew beyond a shadow of doubt that she was dead, but this meant it was real. Caylee Marie was dead and her mother had dumped her in a garbage bag. What has this world come to?
I will update tomorrow with some Christmas funnies, some journal pages and hopefully some Gingerbread masterpieces, but today is about Caylee.
RIP you sweet little angel. I am praying for your grandparents tonight, I can’t imagine their heartache.
OK, enough with my obsession with Caylee Anthony. I need to get a grip.
I was reminded today that I haven’t been updating my blog on a regular basis. I am always amazed when someone makes this comment, I’m still surprised at how many visits I’ve been getting lately.
Let’s see, what has been going on.
Both of my “grown children” are living on their own. This breaks my heart and also makes me proud. I raised both of them for the most part by myself, good or bad I take credit. I have to admit knowing what I know now I would have involved “the ex” a lot less. Being the “mature one” cost me greatly, but my kids will both respect me for the choices I made when “they” both grow up.
Church Sunday, sang a song about being an “overcomer”. Was it an accident that this song was sung on a Sunday when I held a sweet little infant and actually enjoyed it? I think not. Baby James was born and died three years ago and for the first time since then I enjoyed a newborn. What an awesome feeling. I knew I had loving friends watching me, seeing me love every minute of that little guy and thanking God for the peace they saw in me. It was such an awesome feeling, not sure I can explain it in words.
Work, well nevermind. I am trying to accept that not everyone “gives a crap” and I can’t worry about that. I only have control over me.
My husband deserves a medal. My work schedule is getting on his nerve, but he’s picking up “my slack” and complaining as little as possible.
Big Brother 10, less and less a fan of Jerry.
Remember that obsession, well still obsessed. Greta will be on at 10 p.m. and I will watch and learn nothing new. Keep praying for Caylee. I have prayed so much about this case that I feel God telling me as much as I like to write, get to writing. I will share my first letter to Ms. Anthony when it is complete. If you feel lead, join me.
When Carl woke up today he said, “Today is Caylee’s birthday.” It made me realize how many articles and blogs I’ve read out loud to him. I thought about all the Fox News, Nancy Grace and Greta shows we’ve watched about this little girl, but importantly it made me think about her mother.
I look at pictures of Casey and Caylee and I know in my heart she loved this little girl. What happened? I believe in prayer and I am going to pray like no other for God to soften this mom’s heart and wrap his arms around her and whisper in her ear for her to tell the truth.
Caylee should be home today with her family celebrating and I can’t imagine what it is like for the Anthony’s not to have her there with them. Very sad!! George lost it last night with the media and I say good for him. Here is a video.
I have to believe she refused a visit from her brother because she can’t stand to face him. Lots of information in this article.
Looking at Lee today I see the pain for his mom and it breaks my heart. I give this family credit for sticking together, they obviously love e ach other and not every family has that I hope they find some peace today.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAYLEE!!!!
EDIT: I HAVE BEEN SO SAD AND ANGRY ABOUT THIS STORY IT WAS REFRESHING TO SEE A REAL MOTHER DOING WHAT’S RIGHT FOR HER CHILD….READ HERE
Jesse Grund who by all accounts has been a good friend to Casey and a role model to Caylee has now been thrown into this three ring circus. At another site I frequent it has been said Jesse thought he was Caylee’s father until a paternity test showed 0% of this being true. It’s being reported that he was fired from his job as a police officer due to Psych Issues. You can view the video here. I have to wonder if that was told by Ms. Party Girl herself who is presneting as less then sane herself. The firing of an officer would not be public information. I have to wonder if this is another example of good guys finishing last.
Has anyone heard cough cough The Mother of the Year ask anyone if they have found her daughter? How about any concern for anyone but herself.
I have said all along the brother Lee is the only one with any compassion for Caylee. What is he up to?
As we all shake our heads at Casey and what a horrible mother she is. Let’s thank God for moms who love and protect their childre. Let’s lift this mom up in our prayers.
The new header on my blog is a picture taken by Alyssa. I still remember the day just a few months ago when Alyssa ran in the house and said, “Mom, I need your camera you won’t believe how beautiful the sunset is.” I have this pic framed in my office with a few I took as the sun continued to set. These pictures are in my office to remind me of what really matters. My daughter, her childhood, and our relationship. What makes mothers forget this simple fact?
I am sad. I was thinking today of all the women that would give anything to have this beautiful little girl in their home, and instead she had this “thing” for a mother and the other “thing” for a grandmother. I don’t know how much longer I can watch this.
Lee Anthony says to Casey (Thing 1) today, “Remember the truth don’t hurt.” I think it’s 20 years to late to try to teach this “thing” about the truth.
Cindy Anthony (Thing 2) on Greta tonight just made a complete idiot out of herself.
