This is the book that I am reading right now. The author lives in the DFW area and used to be a lawyer. It is a great book! Very intense. I stayed up reading last night until 1 a.m. (But the fact that I stayed up that late could have partly been from the coke I drank in the evening also - very strange, I have never had a problem sleeping).
In reading this book, I have come to the conclusion that it would be hard to be a Christian and a lawyer at the same time. I had thought at one time when I was in college that I might want to go to law school but then decided against it. Now, I know I would not be a high powered lawyer in a huge firm probably, but I still think it would be hard to be a lawyer and see things that go on and maybe have people asking you to do dishonest, unethical things.
Every occupation needs Christians in it though to spread the Good News. I applaud the Christian lawyers who are making a difference in their profession and in others' lives.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Virus #2 Has Struck
I haven't had the chance to post lately because Virus #2 struck our house last week. Chris started feeling bad on Thursday morning and Caleb had to leave school early on Thursday because he was sick. I was hoping that I wouldn't get it, but I wound up having it Friday night until Saturday morning.
I was going to post Thursday morning about how Caleb always seems to spit up all over me or poop right before we leave the house. Why does it always have to be at the last second...when I'm running late already? On Thursday morning, he spit up all over me right before we left the house. So I had to clean him up and change my clothes and his clothes...which is a big issue when you haven't done laundry in awhile.
I later found out that he wasn't feeling good and that the weekend of viruses would be happening at our house. I think we are all over it now though. Hopefully we can all stay well for awhile now.
I was going to post Thursday morning about how Caleb always seems to spit up all over me or poop right before we leave the house. Why does it always have to be at the last second...when I'm running late already? On Thursday morning, he spit up all over me right before we left the house. So I had to clean him up and change my clothes and his clothes...which is a big issue when you haven't done laundry in awhile.
I later found out that he wasn't feeling good and that the weekend of viruses would be happening at our house. I think we are all over it now though. Hopefully we can all stay well for awhile now.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Disciplining Children
On the way to work yesterday, I heard a news story that a politician in California was wanting to make a law where it would be illegal to spank children under 4 years old. It would be punishable by a year in jail or a fine...or both.
It immediately hacked me off that a law like this could be a possibility. There is no way I want someone dictating to me how I can discipline my child. I am a firm believer in spanking if necessary. My brother and I were spanked as children, and it worked very well on us.
Now, I understand that there are people out there that take spanking too far, and I realize that it is not good to spank babies and young children. The quotes that I saw of the politician were talking about that there is no need to spank babies. I totally agree with that. But I think there are times that two, three or four years need their bottoms spanked. And I sure want to be able to discipline my child in the manner I see fit without someone telling me what to do.
What do you think?
It immediately hacked me off that a law like this could be a possibility. There is no way I want someone dictating to me how I can discipline my child. I am a firm believer in spanking if necessary. My brother and I were spanked as children, and it worked very well on us.
Now, I understand that there are people out there that take spanking too far, and I realize that it is not good to spank babies and young children. The quotes that I saw of the politician were talking about that there is no need to spank babies. I totally agree with that. But I think there are times that two, three or four years need their bottoms spanked. And I sure want to be able to discipline my child in the manner I see fit without someone telling me what to do.
What do you think?
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Tagged
I've been tagged by Rachel.
The tag instructions...
1) Grab the book closest to you
2) Open to page 123, go down to the fourth sentence
3) Post the text of the following 3 sentences
4) Name the author and book title
5) Tag three people to do the same
So, here's the sentences from the book closest to me - the one I'm reading right now:
"Joshua turned to Caleb, his eyes filled with sorrow. "We must take Achan and all that belongs to him to the valley." As head of Judah, Caleb obeyed the command. Achan did not go easily."
From The Warrior by Francine Rivers
I tag Chris, Lynn and Rosalyn! . You're it!
The tag instructions...
1) Grab the book closest to you
2) Open to page 123, go down to the fourth sentence
3) Post the text of the following 3 sentences
4) Name the author and book title
5) Tag three people to do the same
So, here's the sentences from the book closest to me - the one I'm reading right now:
"Joshua turned to Caleb, his eyes filled with sorrow. "We must take Achan and all that belongs to him to the valley." As head of Judah, Caleb obeyed the command. Achan did not go easily."
From The Warrior by Francine Rivers
I tag Chris, Lynn and Rosalyn! . You're it!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Wintry Weather
I think it is funny how we freak out about winter weather in DFW. We have been hearing for week and a half that it is going to by icy this weekend. A week and a half!
It's funny that it is such big news here. Now, I have never lived anywhere else but the Dallas area (well, Nacogdoches in college I guess, but still Texas) and even I think it is crazy how much we freak out about it. Chris has family in Colorado, and they talked about having snow three feet deep in this last blizzard weather. Now that would be something to freak out about!
A couple of years ago, the weather forecasters kept saying it was going to be really, really cold and icy/snowy for a long time. They even started calling it the "Arctic Blast". Chris and I thought that was really funny because it never got very cold at all after the big fuss for a long time.
I tend to get excited when it is going to be really cold and maybe icy though. I dont know why. Maybe because it is different from the norm around here. I kind of wish it would get colder here for longer periods of time and snow more. Actually, I would probably be griping about how cold it was if it was colder more of the time.
It's funny that it is such big news here. Now, I have never lived anywhere else but the Dallas area (well, Nacogdoches in college I guess, but still Texas) and even I think it is crazy how much we freak out about it. Chris has family in Colorado, and they talked about having snow three feet deep in this last blizzard weather. Now that would be something to freak out about!
A couple of years ago, the weather forecasters kept saying it was going to be really, really cold and icy/snowy for a long time. They even started calling it the "Arctic Blast". Chris and I thought that was really funny because it never got very cold at all after the big fuss for a long time.
I tend to get excited when it is going to be really cold and maybe icy though. I dont know why. Maybe because it is different from the norm around here. I kind of wish it would get colder here for longer periods of time and snow more. Actually, I would probably be griping about how cold it was if it was colder more of the time.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Book Delivery
I got a box of books that I ordered from Barnes and Noble last night. There is something magical about getting a package on your porch, and when it contains books that you've been wanting for awhile it is really magical. I got The Cake Mix Doctor book and spent time last night and this morning looking at the pictures of all of the yummy cakes. It is so hard to decide which cake to make first. They all look so good. I've got to find a reason to make a cake though. If I just make it for Chris and myself, we wont eat any where near all of it. I am excited about the fun I will have making yummy cakes and eating them!
I also got the complete works of Shakespeare. It was really cheap since it was in the Sale Annex of barnesandnoble.com. I figured it was a good thing to have around. I wouldn't mind going back someday and re-reading all of the stories I had to read in school
I also got the complete works of Shakespeare. It was really cheap since it was in the Sale Annex of barnesandnoble.com. I figured it was a good thing to have around. I wouldn't mind going back someday and re-reading all of the stories I had to read in school
Friday, January 05, 2007
Cookies with Santa
Here are Caleb's pictures from cookies with Santa at Drew & Carolyn's. The McBrydes do such a great job at this!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Another Story
Ok, here's my other story as promised.
A few years ago, Chris and I went camping with my parents. On the way, we stopped at the Czech Stop in West, TX to eat lunch. Three days later I realized that I had left my purse at the Czech Stop while eating. As soon as I realized that it was missing, we jumped in the car to head back to West which was about an hour away from where we were staying. The whole way there, I was freaking out (Chris can attest to this) and praying constantly that my purse would still be there, everything would be in there (wallet, phone, credit cards, and my digital camera), and that everything would be ok. I was worried about the stuff in the purse but I was mainly worried about the hassle that it was going to be to cancel credit cards, etc.
So, for an hour straight I prayed.
The second Chris and I walked in the door....the exact second...the guy behind the counter says, "Where did this purse come from, it has been sitting under the register for a few days." I heard him say this as I walked in the door and ran to the register. It was my purse! I described to him everything that was in it, and he gave me my purse back. I looked inside to see if anything was missing, and every single thing that was in the purse was still there. Some honest customer or employee must have seen the purse after we left and took it to the register for safe keeping.
I was blown away by the fact that the purse was still actually there, but also that nothing was missing.
I have so many stories like this of God taking care of me that I was thinking yesterday that I should write a book about them or about ways you can see God working and moving in your life (in the big and small ways). Maybe someday. Until then, I'll blog.
A few years ago, Chris and I went camping with my parents. On the way, we stopped at the Czech Stop in West, TX to eat lunch. Three days later I realized that I had left my purse at the Czech Stop while eating. As soon as I realized that it was missing, we jumped in the car to head back to West which was about an hour away from where we were staying. The whole way there, I was freaking out (Chris can attest to this) and praying constantly that my purse would still be there, everything would be in there (wallet, phone, credit cards, and my digital camera), and that everything would be ok. I was worried about the stuff in the purse but I was mainly worried about the hassle that it was going to be to cancel credit cards, etc.
So, for an hour straight I prayed.
The second Chris and I walked in the door....the exact second...the guy behind the counter says, "Where did this purse come from, it has been sitting under the register for a few days." I heard him say this as I walked in the door and ran to the register. It was my purse! I described to him everything that was in it, and he gave me my purse back. I looked inside to see if anything was missing, and every single thing that was in the purse was still there. Some honest customer or employee must have seen the purse after we left and took it to the register for safe keeping.
I was blown away by the fact that the purse was still actually there, but also that nothing was missing.
I have so many stories like this of God taking care of me that I was thinking yesterday that I should write a book about them or about ways you can see God working and moving in your life (in the big and small ways). Maybe someday. Until then, I'll blog.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Faith
I don't know why, but I tend to struggle with my faith at times. I live a fairly easy life with not many worries, but I still struggle with my faith.
Every once in awhile God gives me a kick in the pants to wake me up and let me know that He is, in fact around and that He cares for me.
Over the past few weeks, my family has had a lot going on. Chris was sick and in the hospital over Christmas, my car has been messed up and barely running, and both of our heating units went down at our house in the last few days.
But with everything that has been going on, it is evident that God is in control.
Chris is much better...still in pain, but is able to breathe and swallow, and is not snoring anymore (Halleluiah! - I love you Chris :)
My parents have been taking care of my car for me the past few days, so hopefully that is cleared up now.
And today, Chris had the heating guy come to fix our units. The guy was there around an hour or so fixing both units and did not charge us a penny for his work. He said it was all not a big deal and that he would just write down that we had figured out the problems for ourselves before he got there.
I don't know why I doubt or struggle with faith. There is no reason under the sun for me to doubt. God takes care of my every need and blesses me to no end. He keeps slapping me in the face with amazing things that prove His presence in my life.
Someday soon I'll put another story on here that happened where God showed his power and majesty in my life.
Until then, Praise God!
Every once in awhile God gives me a kick in the pants to wake me up and let me know that He is, in fact around and that He cares for me.
Over the past few weeks, my family has had a lot going on. Chris was sick and in the hospital over Christmas, my car has been messed up and barely running, and both of our heating units went down at our house in the last few days.
But with everything that has been going on, it is evident that God is in control.
Chris is much better...still in pain, but is able to breathe and swallow, and is not snoring anymore (Halleluiah! - I love you Chris :)
My parents have been taking care of my car for me the past few days, so hopefully that is cleared up now.
And today, Chris had the heating guy come to fix our units. The guy was there around an hour or so fixing both units and did not charge us a penny for his work. He said it was all not a big deal and that he would just write down that we had figured out the problems for ourselves before he got there.
I don't know why I doubt or struggle with faith. There is no reason under the sun for me to doubt. God takes care of my every need and blesses me to no end. He keeps slapping me in the face with amazing things that prove His presence in my life.
Someday soon I'll put another story on here that happened where God showed his power and majesty in my life.
Until then, Praise God!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Can't Believe
I can't believe Caleb is 6 months old tomorrow. The time has flown by and I know it will just keep getting faster and faster. I found myself thinking the other day that having Caleb was the best decision we had ever made...besides deciding to get married of course. What a blessing he is to our lives!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Our first sick day
Well, Caleb has the Roseola virus and had to stay home from school today. He will probably be out of school for the rest of the week. I stayed home with him today just to make sure that he was ok. I think I handled the day pretty well...until tonight. Chris went to church for a little while tonight, so I was at home with Caleb alone again. I fed him (which is a big ordeal since he doesn't want to eat right now) and tried to put him to bed. He obviously did not want to go to bed though and screamed and cried for around 30 minutes. By the time Chris got home, I was in tears and at my wits end. It was so nice to be able to pass him off and get a break finally.
Since this is Caleb's first big illness (he has had colds, ear infections, etc....no big deal!), I have been a little nervous. Especially since it involves a fairly high fever. I know everything is going to be ok, but it is awful watching him knowing that he is uncomfortable and not being able to do a darn thing about it. I can't wait till he can talk and at least let me know what hurts so I can do something about it. I would do anything to make him feel better, but I just dont know what is the matter at this point.
I am praying that he will feel better tomorrow and that the fever will break. Until then, I'll be one stressed out mom. :)
Since this is Caleb's first big illness (he has had colds, ear infections, etc....no big deal!), I have been a little nervous. Especially since it involves a fairly high fever. I know everything is going to be ok, but it is awful watching him knowing that he is uncomfortable and not being able to do a darn thing about it. I can't wait till he can talk and at least let me know what hurts so I can do something about it. I would do anything to make him feel better, but I just dont know what is the matter at this point.
I am praying that he will feel better tomorrow and that the fever will break. Until then, I'll be one stressed out mom. :)
Where did the dot go?
Ok, so I check the map on the left side of my blog pretty often to see where people are who are looking at my blog. There used to be a big dot around the Colorado area. It is not there anymore. Where did the dot go? I'm very confused.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
We've Mastered Rolling
Well, just in the course of the day yesterday, Caleb mastered rolling over from his back to his stomach. He's a rolling fool now! You can barely lay him down and he's already rolled over. The problem is he doesn't like to be on his stomach at all. So in the middle of the night last night he rolled over twice....once at 2 a.m. and once at 4 a.m. And since he refuses to roll back over he just sat there and cried until I came and turned him back over. All I can say is he better decide to roll back over or learn how to sleep on his stomach pretty quick because things could really get out of hand if he keeps this up.
It is truly amazing how fast babies learn things. Once Caleb has done something new, it is like he has totally mastered it and is ready for the next new thing. It won't be long before my baby is getting around all by himself and getting into things. I can't wait till he can crawl or walk because it will open so many new forms of entertainment to him and new ways for us to play with him. My mom says she always was excited about each new step we took as babies and kids, and I am so excited about all of the new things that Caleb is doing and all of the new things that he will learn and experience in the future. He really gets more and more fun all of the time.
It is truly amazing how fast babies learn things. Once Caleb has done something new, it is like he has totally mastered it and is ready for the next new thing. It won't be long before my baby is getting around all by himself and getting into things. I can't wait till he can crawl or walk because it will open so many new forms of entertainment to him and new ways for us to play with him. My mom says she always was excited about each new step we took as babies and kids, and I am so excited about all of the new things that Caleb is doing and all of the new things that he will learn and experience in the future. He really gets more and more fun all of the time.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Never Thought It Would Happen to Me...
I just went down to play with Caleb after lunch, and while down there I finally saw him roll over from his back to his stomach. He has been doing it since last Friday night, but I just hadn't seen it yet.
The funny (or maybe not so funny) part of the story is that I was playing with him by holding him up in the air above my head. While doing this, he spit up all over my face. I could see it coming at me in slow motion but didn't have time to do anything about it. Then I just froze until someone ran over to take him from me. I probably should have had my mouth closed, but it struck me as so darn funny that I was cracking up. No, it didn't go in my mouth...that would have been gross and not so funny.
I had seen this kind of thing on tv before (America's Funniest Home Videos in the olden days) and didn't think I would think it was funny at all if that happened to me. I guess I was wrong. Though if it had gotten in my mouth, I definitely would not have thought it was funny.
Just another way that I have now been indoctrinated into parenting.
The funny (or maybe not so funny) part of the story is that I was playing with him by holding him up in the air above my head. While doing this, he spit up all over my face. I could see it coming at me in slow motion but didn't have time to do anything about it. Then I just froze until someone ran over to take him from me. I probably should have had my mouth closed, but it struck me as so darn funny that I was cracking up. No, it didn't go in my mouth...that would have been gross and not so funny.
I had seen this kind of thing on tv before (America's Funniest Home Videos in the olden days) and didn't think I would think it was funny at all if that happened to me. I guess I was wrong. Though if it had gotten in my mouth, I definitely would not have thought it was funny.
Just another way that I have now been indoctrinated into parenting.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Rearranging Furniture
We are going to get rid of our coffee table in our living room, so Chris decided that it was the perfect time to rearrange our furniture. I am not big on change, but every time I have ever rearranged furniture I decide that I like the new way better. This time was no exception. With no coffee table and with the furniture moved, it looks like there is a lot more room in the living room. I love open spaces, so this makes me happy!
Since we stayed at Chris' brother's house (Hi Marcus & Amanda!!!) over Thanksgiving and saw how clean and un-cluttered their house is, we have been wanting to clean out our house and get rid of a bunch of stuff. We haven't had much time to work on it since Thanksgiving, but maybe during the Christmas holidays we can make some headway on it. I am looking forward to having things clutter-free!
Since we stayed at Chris' brother's house (Hi Marcus & Amanda!!!) over Thanksgiving and saw how clean and un-cluttered their house is, we have been wanting to clean out our house and get rid of a bunch of stuff. We haven't had much time to work on it since Thanksgiving, but maybe during the Christmas holidays we can make some headway on it. I am looking forward to having things clutter-free!
Friday, December 01, 2006
This Year's Christmas Extravaganza!
Each year, I love to go to at least one cool Christmas show. In years past, we have gone to the Amy Grant Christmas concert, the Dallas Symphony's Christmas program, etc. Tonight I am going with my parents to the Radio City Hall Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes. I am very excited!
When I went to New York while I was in high school, we got to go to Radio City Hall and take a tour. It was very neat to see it all in person. At the end of the tour we got to meet a Rockette and take pictures with her. Pretty cool. So, when I saw the ads for this show months ago, I knew this was the show that I wanted to go to this year. I can't wait!
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Am I just dizzy or did I find a cap in my pants???
So, starting yesterday, I started feeling dizzy and today it was worse. So I went to the doctor this morning. They cleaned out my ears (very impressive how much wax you can store up in your ears) and I am supposed to take Sudafed for fluid behind my ears.
So, anyway, I got back to work here and was sitting at my computer when I felt something in the back of my pants. I reached back to find out what it was, and it was one of the end caps to the light that they look in your ear with. It struck me as really funny that I found one of those in my pants. Pretty funny!
So, anyway, I got back to work here and was sitting at my computer when I felt something in the back of my pants. I reached back to find out what it was, and it was one of the end caps to the light that they look in your ear with. It struck me as really funny that I found one of those in my pants. Pretty funny!
Monday, November 27, 2006
I can't believe it is almost Christmas!
It does not feel like Christmas is around the corner to me this year. I dont know why. Some years I am dying for the Christmas season to get here, and sometimes it sneaks up on me so fast it is unreal. Some years I can't wait to decorate the house, and some years I dont want to even bother. This is a year that I dont want to bother. But I will.
I can't wait till Caleb gets old enough to understand Christmas so we can make crafts and decorate together. That will be so fun! We can take a night or weekend to all decorate together and have hot chocolate or apple cider and snacks while we decorate. It will be fun!
I can't wait till Caleb gets old enough to understand Christmas so we can make crafts and decorate together. That will be so fun! We can take a night or weekend to all decorate together and have hot chocolate or apple cider and snacks while we decorate. It will be fun!
Monday, November 20, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving!
We have just decided this afternoon to leave a day early for El Paso, so we are leaving tonight. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! See you when we get back!
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