I got this email today...

Thank You - Heartbeat Bill and more...       Ohio Protects Life

June 28, 2011 - News Brief: Today the Ohio House of Representatives passed Sub HB 125 Ohio's HEARTBEAT BILL (54-43), a historic bill to prohibit abortion of unborn babies once a heartbeat is detected, as early as 6-9 weeks gestation.  The bill now to the Senate for consideration and vote. The House of Representatives also passed two additional significant pro-life bills: HB 78 post-viability abortion ban restricting abortion of unborn babies after 20 weeks gestation. HB 79 prohibiting coverage of abortion in state health insurance exchanges established under the federal healthcare reform bill.    Thank you to the legislators and all across Ohio and beyond who supported these critical efforts. Updates and further information to follow as this legislation progresses.

Grump-o-tron 3000...powering down.

Ever feel like all you ever hear all day long is, "Blah, Blah, Blah!" only to realize, with sudden horror it has been coming from your own mouth? Sigh, I feel like I'm turning into this lady.

Although, I admit my hot rollers never come out so clean. I spent most of my day grumping around because, well, I'm not sure why. I had to clean and my family decided to spend the majority of the day in front of the T.V.. How dare they relax and do nothing while I scrubbed dishes and swept floors? Where was my day off? When could I sit and veg out, nodding off every now and again only to wake up to a clean house and a hot meal? ...then it dawned on me. I was being selfish. My sister told me she once heard a man say, 'People often ask how can they tell if the have a servants' heart. I ask them, how do you act when someone treats you like one?' Hmm....I definitely DO NOT have a servants heart. So sad. If  I cannot serve my family, those I love the most, with joy then how can I be expected to serve anyone else? How am I pleasing God? I doubt Jesus would be so grumpy if He had dishes to do. I love my family. I want them to have the best that I can give. I want them to have a clean home and yummy food, and to know that I love them. What good is a labor of love if it isn't given in a very loving way? So thanks dishes( you horrible, stinking, ever growing pile) for showing me how easily I can slip out of the will of God. And thank you Holy Spirit for gently guiding me back.

This time of year.

I found a book today. It belonged to my dad. I was compelled to trace my fingers down the edge of one page, knowing at one time his hands touched the same one. I wondered, did I cross his mind while he read this? At one point did he ever look up from these pages and wonder where we were? What we were doing? I don't know, maybe it's silly but I always try to not think of him this time of year. But I always do. I've never even seen his grave. I went to the funeral, but not to the plot. I don't know why. I don't know why I've never been back to see it since. Sometimes it's really hard being human.

@#$%&!*

What did you get for your birthday this year? Me? Oh you know, exactly what I wanted! I hefty dose of Neurosis via my mom. What girl doesn't want her mom telling her she is venomous, spiteful and pointlessly sadistic for her 30th? Oh man, when I look back on all the birthday gifts from the past, I cringe to think of how many I have wasted now that I know what a REAL birthday gift is all about. And to top it all off, she told me I have severe emotional problems and I should seek therapy and stay out of her life! Isn't it great? It's like the gift that keeps on giving. I'm sure I'll be feeling this one for a long time to come.
So what's the secret to getting such a fabulous gift? I'm not sure if I should say. I mean, if everybody started getting what I got, then next year my mom will have to top this year and I gotta admit, that'll be tough. Ok, you broke me, I'll tell you. Just tell her the truth. Tell your mom that she shouldn't always expect the worst out of you. Tell her she should be more involved as a mother and grandma. Go ahead! You'll thank me later. Now this might not work for everybody. First you have to go through 15 or so years of agonizing emotional trauma which includes 3-4 years of complete parental abandonment, (meaning you don't lay eyes on each other during this time for reasons unknown or unnecessary to explain) backbiting and gossip, and countless, unfruitful attempts at trying to bridge the gap between reality and lala land. (Which obviously your mother has to live in order for this to work) I know it sounds like a lot, but trust me, in order to get the results I did today, you'll have to do it. And believe me, it's worth it! Have fun!

I live a life of luxury.

I had ice cream today and I took a long, hot bath.
My family had chicken and potatoes for dinner
and I neither farmed nor butchered either.
I live a life of luxury.


I brush my teeth each day.
My children will never get smallpox or measles
the flu or chicken pox.
I live a life of luxury.

I have a diamond on my finger.
I have more than one pair of shoes
and my clothes are never torn.
I live a life of luxury.

 My home is cooled and heated.
It has a foundation, two floors and many rooms.
My drinking water and my sewer are separately contained.
I live a life of luxury.

I have perfume and soap. Lipgloss and blush.
I have a flowers just for fun.
There's a park just down the street where my kids are safe to play.
I live a life of luxury.

Pray for a heart of gratitude.
A content heart is a glad heart.
Peace comes when you know God has you in the palm of His hand
and He has provided abundantly for all of us.
Praise Him and be blessed.