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Friday, July 13, 2012
Chronicles of Harley
One may ask what did Harley do today? Well...today as Harley pooped he pooped out a price of string. When noticed something different was going on back there he starting running around panicking! The string was attacking him! He ran so frantically the poop flung onto the neighbors porch just as he opened the door. The neighbor than walked by Harley very fast afraid of what he might do next, We too don't know what he will do next but we love him anyway!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Chronicles of Harley
Harley's Sick Stomack: What is the Cause This Time?
Summer is no less busy with no end in sight to the comical daily labors of Harley Davidson. If we aren't looking through his piles of dog depositry to find what he has eaten for the day we are chasing him down getting our last pair of socks or under-roos to pry from this chompers. Last time my husband was walking Harley he found a glasses lens in his last heaping pile of smeltering dog poo. Josh could tell because the lens still had the spf sticker on it. I suppose this could give any dog a stomach ache. We are still trying to figure out the who, what, where, how, and why? I am not sure what brings a dog to eat a pair of sun glasses, maybe they just looked like they would taste good? At least they made it all the way through his stomach. We had to give him stomach meds to off-set the sunglasses trip through his digestive system but at least he's ok. That was enough to off-set the $300 vet bill. Gotta love our Harley dog.
Harley Rings the Bell
A couple of days ago we bought Harley a bell when he wants to go outside he has to ring the bell. Amazingly he already is getting the concept. He is learning to ring the bell both with his nose and paw! This is so cute to watch. Unfortunately, he doesn't just do this when he wants to go to the bathroom but also when he just wants to go outside as well. It's definitely pretty funny! Last, Harley found a lizard the other day here. We have many here in our new neighborhood. We find he definitely loves to chase the lizards and the squirrels. Boy he is something else! We love our Harley! He sure is a pain but we couldn't imagine life without him.
Harley Just Can't Help Himself?
Harley can't help himself. He must know where we are at all times. It absolutely hurts his feelings if he can't see us. This is no exception with the bathtub or shower. Harley always goes to investigate. What is he doing? Harley does all but stick his legs in there somehow manageing to get his whole body wet. Then he groaning with disbelief as to what just happened. He couldn't believe he just got wet. I guess somehow he thought he was immune to the water coming out of the spout. Oh, Harley dog, what are we going to do with you?
Summer is no less busy with no end in sight to the comical daily labors of Harley Davidson. If we aren't looking through his piles of dog depositry to find what he has eaten for the day we are chasing him down getting our last pair of socks or under-roos to pry from this chompers. Last time my husband was walking Harley he found a glasses lens in his last heaping pile of smeltering dog poo. Josh could tell because the lens still had the spf sticker on it. I suppose this could give any dog a stomach ache. We are still trying to figure out the who, what, where, how, and why? I am not sure what brings a dog to eat a pair of sun glasses, maybe they just looked like they would taste good? At least they made it all the way through his stomach. We had to give him stomach meds to off-set the sunglasses trip through his digestive system but at least he's ok. That was enough to off-set the $300 vet bill. Gotta love our Harley dog.
Harley Rings the Bell
A couple of days ago we bought Harley a bell when he wants to go outside he has to ring the bell. Amazingly he already is getting the concept. He is learning to ring the bell both with his nose and paw! This is so cute to watch. Unfortunately, he doesn't just do this when he wants to go to the bathroom but also when he just wants to go outside as well. It's definitely pretty funny! Last, Harley found a lizard the other day here. We have many here in our new neighborhood. We find he definitely loves to chase the lizards and the squirrels. Boy he is something else! We love our Harley! He sure is a pain but we couldn't imagine life without him.
Harley Just Can't Help Himself?
Harley can't help himself. He must know where we are at all times. It absolutely hurts his feelings if he can't see us. This is no exception with the bathtub or shower. Harley always goes to investigate. What is he doing? Harley does all but stick his legs in there somehow manageing to get his whole body wet. Then he groaning with disbelief as to what just happened. He couldn't believe he just got wet. I guess somehow he thought he was immune to the water coming out of the spout. Oh, Harley dog, what are we going to do with you?
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Chronicles of Harley
Poor Harley! Why must you keep getting sick. What did you eat?!?!? Perhaps you ate a lego or a sock? Who knows? Off to the vet we go. We must find out what is making our poor Harley Davidson so sick....feel better soon my poor baby :(
Monday, July 2, 2012
Wave Whisperer
What can be more fun than learning to boogie board on a warm sunny day? When the waves crest I ready myself to ride the wave until it sends me crashing into the sandy beach and then tumbling under the water left only for the wave to determine my destiny. Once my fate has been sealed and I have been deposited at shore I slowly rise from the sand and water and regain my strength to grab my board and challenge another wave.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Moved
Suggestions for me to keep in mind for future moves:
1.Drink more energy drinks during moving time.
2. Get rid of more stuff prior to moving
3. Make it a game for the kids to play to help pack and unpack
4. Pack all bedding in one box and make it first one to be delivered
5. Make silverware easily found
6. Make the TVs and all parts to hook it up accessible, request cable right away
7. Don't unpack the garage into the living room
8. Don't step on thinks that might break while putting in the moving truck.
9. Make sure home has adequate phone coverage inside the home.
10. Research cost of living for area. Places that thrive on tourist for a large portion of their income can be great and have many great benefits however, the cost of living is outrageous but at least in this type of place we will never bored. There is always something to do.
11. Last, living in an area that is travel by many and often I have quickly picked up on the typical tourist behavior and mannerisms. Tourists unintentionally are very annoying to locals. They get lost. They stop with their car only halfway pulled over and ask for directions or look down at a a map or navigation system instead of the road. While walking if they bump into someone and a local says something they keep walking with failure to notice other people's existence. They are on a mission to find their destination and to stray from their hour by hour plan of event, and must stay on task. They attempt swimming in the ocean when its 60 degrees out. They ignore dangerous conditions and are told not to swim and then they have to be drug out of the water by life guards. Perhaps they would even swim if they knew there was a shark in the water! Last, they cause huge traffic delays for miles that make a small drive to the beach take 2-3 hours because everyone thought that it was a great idea beach on the same day too, Swell!
1.Drink more energy drinks during moving time.
2. Get rid of more stuff prior to moving
3. Make it a game for the kids to play to help pack and unpack
4. Pack all bedding in one box and make it first one to be delivered
5. Make silverware easily found
6. Make the TVs and all parts to hook it up accessible, request cable right away
7. Don't unpack the garage into the living room
8. Don't step on thinks that might break while putting in the moving truck.
9. Make sure home has adequate phone coverage inside the home.
10. Research cost of living for area. Places that thrive on tourist for a large portion of their income can be great and have many great benefits however, the cost of living is outrageous but at least in this type of place we will never bored. There is always something to do.
11. Last, living in an area that is travel by many and often I have quickly picked up on the typical tourist behavior and mannerisms. Tourists unintentionally are very annoying to locals. They get lost. They stop with their car only halfway pulled over and ask for directions or look down at a a map or navigation system instead of the road. While walking if they bump into someone and a local says something they keep walking with failure to notice other people's existence. They are on a mission to find their destination and to stray from their hour by hour plan of event, and must stay on task. They attempt swimming in the ocean when its 60 degrees out. They ignore dangerous conditions and are told not to swim and then they have to be drug out of the water by life guards. Perhaps they would even swim if they knew there was a shark in the water! Last, they cause huge traffic delays for miles that make a small drive to the beach take 2-3 hours because everyone thought that it was a great idea beach on the same day too, Swell!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Are you Really Sick or Just being Dramatic?
With Nathaniel it's really hard to tell. He acts the part so well as he has done this before. This time he missed the bus because he was being dramatic holding his belly but then he was at the same time laughing and smiling while falling to the couch doing a fake dramatic faint saying his heart was Beeping too loud and yes I said that correctly beeping. Unbelievable, really! I thought he was putting on a good show but as any with any child faking sickness he needed to go to school. So, I did what any good parent would do and I put him in my car and drove him to school.
Could he Really be Sick?
As I pulled away blocked by the thick layer of cars behind me at that moment I realized I believed his story. At a glimpse driving by I saw him actually turning different shades of green. I quickly dialed the school nurse and found he was already there. He had puked all over the sidewalk right in front of the school entrance to the school. When I arrived he reminded me that I should have listened.
A Lesson Learned
Apparently, I need to ask more questions and dig deeper to get to the truth. Being a parent is all about learning life lessons along the way. Feel better soon my little Nathaniel.
Could he Really be Sick?
As I pulled away blocked by the thick layer of cars behind me at that moment I realized I believed his story. At a glimpse driving by I saw him actually turning different shades of green. I quickly dialed the school nurse and found he was already there. He had puked all over the sidewalk right in front of the school entrance to the school. When I arrived he reminded me that I should have listened.
A Lesson Learned
Apparently, I need to ask more questions and dig deeper to get to the truth. Being a parent is all about learning life lessons along the way. Feel better soon my little Nathaniel.
Friday, June 8, 2012
National Fatherhood Innitiative
- Deployment
- Stress
- Redeployment
- Family Readiness
- http://www.fatherhood.org/Military/
Specialized Training of Military Parents
For Parents of kids with disabilities. This is a really great one!
http://www.stompproject.org/
http://www.stompproject.org/
Operation Home Front
Non-Profit organization: Soldier and family short term emergency assistance. Looks like this one is during deployment.
htt//www.operationhomefront.net/servicedetail.aspx?id=1026
- auto repair
- home-front celebrations
- travel transportation
- moral programs
- home repair
- community events
- wounded warrior
- vision care
- financial assistance
htt//www.operationhomefront.net/servicedetail.aspx?id=1026
National Military Familiy Association
- Great resource for military family support assistance.
- Scholarship connections,
- operation purple- deployment summer camps for children summer camps
http://www.militaryfamily.org/
Red Cross Message Link
Unfortunately, you never know when you will need to send a Red Cross Message. You might think I will never need this! It happens. We hope it never does, but it is always better to be prepared in case it does.
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=6fe51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=6fe51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
USO
- Sesamee Street Tours
- Care packages
- helping Soldiers phone home
- MEGS gaming systems
- support Soldiers and families
http://www.uso.org/
Be there Storytime
Helping to connect with kids during deployments. I love this!
http://www.betherebedtimestories.com/
http://www.betherebedtimestories.com/
Free Brewers Tickes and Summer Fest for Military
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.operationhomefront.net%2Fhighlights.aspx%3Fid%3D19245&h=GAQFwAcSv
Thanks Michelle for another great Link (Fort Campbell KY)
Chronicles of Harley: Those Dog Gone Dogs!!!
This time Harley has encouraged Peyton, and one may ask what has Harley done now?
An Almost Lethal Dose!
This morning Nathaniel and Josiah's medicine lie on the counter. Harley had never tried getting things from the counters before not until now. I thought the counters safe. Harley's manners took a nose dive onto the floor along with Nathaniel's pill and right into Peyton's mouth. Yes, Peyton ate Nathaniel's medicine this morning before I realized what happened. To make matters worse when I looked it up I learned that this is right on line for being a lethal dose for Peyton's weight. .
What Should I do?
- Research I read said to induce vomiting and go to the vet
- Induce vomiting by using hydrogen vomiting.
- fortunately , Peyton already did this himself, all over my flip flops and carpet. Disgusting to say the least!
Worrying...Will he be OK?
- I was worried about him for a while as he did not even want to eat his dog food and for him this NEVER happens with my pug. But this afternoon he seems to be doing much better. His system seems to have gotten most of it out and the rest seems to be a safe amount for his body to metabolize. In the meantime, I had put his food up on the kitchen table to save it for later. I went to give it to Peyton after our walk only to find the food bowl was empty!?!? Harley Davidson strikes again! What are we going to do with that Harley dog?
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
DIY: Rainy Day Project
Here is a great website that contains fun science projects to do with kids.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/funscience/
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/funscience/
This kid Rocks! By Omee
Wow, amazing!! I smiled the whole time watching this.
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/6-year-old-autistic-kid-rocks-piano/1jrgu9ih0?from=en-us_msnhp%2cdest_en-us&src=v5%3aendslate%3afacebook%3a
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/6-year-old-autistic-kid-rocks-piano/1jrgu9ih0?from=en-us_msnhp%2cdest_en-us&src=v5%3aendslate%3afacebook%3a
Want to Try Cloth Diapers?
There is a coupon below for cloth diapers!
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.supercouponlady.com%2F2012%2F05%2Fcloth-diapers-only-8-99-reg-25.html%2F&h=jAQEd5kUP
(Thanks Michelle, Fort Campbell, KY)
Military Member and Family Catastrophic Event Management Website
https://adpaas.army.mil/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fadpaas.army.mil%2F
(Thanks Michelle, from Fort Campbell, KY)
Sunscreen and Grilling Equals Burns?
Did you know putting on sunscreen before grilling can give you burns? No, in case you were wondering I am not writing about about flammable substance burns. Be careful when applying sunscreen and read the bottle. It may be a product when applied to skin or clothing.
This leaves me wondering, what about bug repellent? Is that flammable too? Last thing I want is to be sitting near the camp fire and suddenly a spark comes from the fire onto my arm and then all my arm ignites by a flammable product. How will you protect your family? Are you prepared?
Monday, June 4, 2012
Chronicles of Harley
What is next a paper clip? Perhaps next maybe he will poop office supplies on command. Harley, I would like a stapler please!
When Was the First Father's Day?
Since Father's Day is right around the corner I was interested in learning more about the origin of the holiday. I found a great article on this very topic from the History channel. The link is provided so that if you are interested you can enjoy this too.
DIY: Maximizing Efficiency
No Waste!
Learning how to use our products for maximum efficiency will not only save us money but also help the environment. This simply means using all of a product and making sure nothing is wasted. Do you have a can? Instead of throwing away why not use it for a flower pot or a craft project or perhaps a holder for your paper clips. If you have lemon peal grind it down your drain for a deodorizer. Have a moving box? Make a car for your kids or perhaps a fort. Egg cartons can be used to hold paint.
Why?
God wants us be good stewards with everything. Being a good steward means taking care of what he has given us and using it wisely and appropriately. We as parents have the responsibility teach our children to be good stewards. It is not the job of the church or the school or anyone else to teach children to do teach them this.
DIY: Cleaning with Baking Soda
Today I am cleaned with baking soda. This also can be heated to turn into Soda Wash another useful cleaning product. Baking Soda is used for cooking and is cheap to buy. So does baking soda really clean well? Yes! Here's what I learned from my experiment:
My Experiments
- Previously Products: Great Cleaners Soda Wash and Magic Eraser: These removed everything like crayon and marker but the downside was also some of the paint as well could potentially come off if rubbed to hard.
- Baking Soda is more gentle
- Baking Soda Cleans Well
- Baking Soda didn't seem to be taking paint off the wall
- Baking Soda seems to be great on walls and baseboards
- Baking Soda:It does a great job getting boogers off the wall! I had not found a great product to do this prior to baking soda!
- Keep this in mind parents. I am not sure about crayons or markers since my kids no longer do this but it did take off jean markings rubbed into the wall (has not been tested)
There are probably many other cleaning uses for baking soda I have not tapped into yet. This is only the beginning. This is just another great find to experimenting with DIY projects in an effort to help my family from the home-front.
If you have any ideas for a DIY recipe, craft, or money saving idea I would love to hear it!
Hope you have a joy filled day!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
New Lead for Harley
Since walking our dog has still been difficult we got a new lead for him. This time we got a new training lead for Harley. This wraps around nose and the neck. He highly protested it throwing himself onto the ground into a full fit. We have made progress however as this is the first time Josh was able to take the lead instead of Harley. 
Saturday, June 2, 2012
DIY kids: A Website to Create and Share
https://diy.org/explore
This is a great place for kids who are creative who like DIY projects to create their own site. The site offers stickers and gives then the ability to share their unique creations. What an absolutely perfect idea. This website gets two thumbs up!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Forced Sterilization
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Relationship Maintenance: Can I have an Aspirin Please?
Relationship Maintenance: Can I have an aspirin please
- If you are hanging out people chances are you will experience trying to maintaining relationships.
- Relationships take work.
- Sometimes in the relationship a person does not want to do the work so they leave.
- Things that can stick in the back of the mind and only to return as ammunition for later.
- Ammo is words they are bullet aimed and ready.
- One may call for a cease and desist but the other calls for more fire. A ruthless battle of words and whits takes place.
- While the war would may not be visible from the surface the damage and destruction is beyond any natural disaster .
- If not careful it can turn hearts black, tears into rivers, and days into nights.
- Why? Simply because we are human. God allows us to make our own choices.
Do all humans face struggles in life?
On thing is for sure is that every human will experience loss, sadness and pain and struggle in their life. Sin (bad choices) is a part of the human experience and the choices humans make impact directly and indirectly others around them.
Unfortunately the wages of sin equals death. Death spiritually which is most importantly. But there is great news!!! There is life in Christ!!! (see the next post on Romans Road)
Even when we know Jesus it does not make us perfect. Only Jesus was perfect. Christians still make bad choices from time to time. Being a Christian (meaning Jesus paid for our sins) does not mean suddenly being perfect. However, it simply means we have a trail guide along the way, or partner to help make the right choices. Christians like everyone else still have the ability to choose right and wrong.
On thing is for sure is that every human will experience loss, sadness and pain and struggle in their life. Sin (bad choices) is a part of the human experience and the choices humans make impact directly and indirectly others around them.
Unfortunately the wages of sin equals death. Death spiritually which is most importantly. But there is great news!!! There is life in Christ!!! (see the next post on Romans Road)
Even when we know Jesus it does not make us perfect. Only Jesus was perfect. Christians still make bad choices from time to time. Being a Christian (meaning Jesus paid for our sins) does not mean suddenly being perfect. However, it simply means we have a trail guide along the way, or partner to help make the right choices. Christians like everyone else still have the ability to choose right and wrong.
- Read the book of James in the New Testament this week.
- This is a great resource for A Trail Guide Manual Resource to Christian living 101 also and read the next post focusing on the Romans Road.
- If you are already Christian find ways to challenge yourself. How can you improve? Are you speaking to others wisely? Are you loving on people even when it is hard?
In the sermon this last week something hit hard. We should never be too busy to make time for five things:
- Prayer
- Reading Gods Word
- family: this means calling mom or dad brother or sister too
- finally friends
Don't just call but take time to write a personal letter this week. This can show you really care.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Have a Recipe You would like to share?
Our Blog Gets A New Look: 30 Days of DIY
Today the blog got another make-over!!! Once our blog month the blog gets a new look.
Whats in store: DIY Projects
For the next 30 days the topic of discussion will be homemade do it yourself fun projects. These can be ones that we find and have links for you or ones we can create from us to you. We will have some great adventures as we travel into the unique and exciting world of DIY at home creations! We have some friends and family that have some great stories and ideas to share that are really neat. I am looking forward to your stories and pictures of how-to projects and whale of a tales. What works and what flunks out! I can't wait!
Whats in store: DIY Projects
Snickers Friendship Pie
I am glad to share this with all my friends and family from my house to yours!
Warning: This Recipe contains nuts
So here's what you do:
1. You start with a graham cracker crust. You can do this a few different ways. I bought mine prepackaged this time. You can also buy them in the crumbs already smashed or if your prefer can smash it yourself. If you decide to to use the pre-made store bought gram and you make your own the recipe is super easy just melt some butter and mix in the crumbs until it covers the whole surface. Sometimes I find it's easier just to buy the pre-made ones if I am running low on time.
2. Condensed milk- not to be confused with evaporated milk. I have done this before. It is definitely not the same. You will find one can will do. Pour condensed milk on top on crumb crust.
3. Now preheat oven 375.
4. the fun begins- Toppings
Starting with coconuts I sprinkle coconut, macadamia nuts, pecan, chocolate chips, almonds, white chocolate slivers, walnut, more chocolate chip, xoxoxo, more coconut,
Repeat more nuts and chocolate. Finally I some snickers bars cut them into slivers and put a top layer on the pie.
5.Bake it at 25-35 minutes depending on oven and elevation.
Enjoy!
Warning: This Recipe contains nuts
So here's what you do:
1. You start with a graham cracker crust. You can do this a few different ways. I bought mine prepackaged this time. You can also buy them in the crumbs already smashed or if your prefer can smash it yourself. If you decide to to use the pre-made store bought gram and you make your own the recipe is super easy just melt some butter and mix in the crumbs until it covers the whole surface. Sometimes I find it's easier just to buy the pre-made ones if I am running low on time.
2. Condensed milk- not to be confused with evaporated milk. I have done this before. It is definitely not the same. You will find one can will do. Pour condensed milk on top on crumb crust.
3. Now preheat oven 375.
4. the fun begins- Toppings
Starting with coconuts I sprinkle coconut, macadamia nuts, pecan, chocolate chips, almonds, white chocolate slivers, walnut, more chocolate chip, xoxoxo, more coconut,
Repeat more nuts and chocolate. Finally I some snickers bars cut them into slivers and put a top layer on the pie.
5.Bake it at 25-35 minutes depending on oven and elevation.
Enjoy!
Communication: What Did I Do Wrong?
Today I sit and wonder with a few people in mind. I must have hurt them in the past but I just don't know what I did.. I lie here and wonder. With only my side of the story I am missing key facts and will always be wondering what happened. I won't be able to fix the problem with missing pieces to the puzzle. Why is this:
Communication
Somehow there is a gap in communication between two people. One person desires to give up on the relationship it be friend or family instead of giving feedback.
One person may not even be aware of areas to improve on. How can one improve if they don't know what to improve on?
Commitment
If you walk away from any relationship
out of pure frustration how does that help build character? Does that solve the problem in the long run? How will the other person remember you? Does the other person even know they did anything wrong.
These are all things to consider before walking away from a relationship because chances are good the other person doe not even know there is something wrong. The issue may turn out to be a simple correction or even a non-issue if there is effective communication used in the relationship.
Communication
Somehow there is a gap in communication between two people. One person desires to give up on the relationship it be friend or family instead of giving feedback.
One person may not even be aware of areas to improve on. How can one improve if they don't know what to improve on?
Commitment
If you walk away from any relationship
out of pure frustration how does that help build character? Does that solve the problem in the long run? How will the other person remember you? Does the other person even know they did anything wrong.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
What to Do When the Schools Fail:
I have been told my kids attend one of the best schools in the state of VA. I find that highly questionable. What if the best is not good enough? This is a question I am asking myself as I face sending them off another day into the lions den.
Why are They Failing?
My son with an IEP and is failing math with a 36%! I asked for an IEP meeting to address this. They asked me to hold off. Now this is their results.
Specifics
Why is it on my other child's report card they wrote my other son failed I meet grade expectations yet they failed to mention what he was failing at. The rest of the report card was pretty good. The evidence was lacking sufficient data to represent such a comment.
Wrights Law
I really am looking into what are the rights for a child's education by state and government standards. I do believe their may be some violations taking place and I have never been so frustrated. I am trying to set my feelings aside to make ensure no rash decisions are made. At this point I really want to start homeschooling immediately but need to give it some time but I really think I can do a better job.
Knee Jerk Reaction or The Best Choice
Should I pull them now? Should should I speak to a lawyer. Is it worth my time? Even Military families that are at a duty station for a short term PCS move deserve the best education the schools have offer.
Wrights law is a great place to start researching education rights
http://wrightslaw.com/
Why are They Failing?
My son with an IEP and is failing math with a 36%! I asked for an IEP meeting to address this. They asked me to hold off. Now this is their results.
Specifics
Why is it on my other child's report card they wrote my other son failed I meet grade expectations yet they failed to mention what he was failing at. The rest of the report card was pretty good. The evidence was lacking sufficient data to represent such a comment.
Wrights Law
I really am looking into what are the rights for a child's education by state and government standards. I do believe their may be some violations taking place and I have never been so frustrated. I am trying to set my feelings aside to make ensure no rash decisions are made. At this point I really want to start homeschooling immediately but need to give it some time but I really think I can do a better job.
Knee Jerk Reaction or The Best Choice
Should I pull them now? Should should I speak to a lawyer. Is it worth my time? Even Military families that are at a duty station for a short term PCS move deserve the best education the schools have offer.
Wrights law is a great place to start researching education rights
http://wrightslaw.com/
Deployment Struggles
Two Deployments: Less Than Blissful Attitude
Each deployment posesses its own unique set of trials. Even Christians are without struggle. Each person is a product of his or her own attitude which during deployments can be less than blissful.
A House = The Cave = The Perfect Hiding Spot
The house is the perfect hide away from it all. This includes the housework, the homework, the army, the other wives, you name it. FRG are the the Military's response to helping the needs of the families back home. Regarless of things that one might have heard about this their are some good FRG's out there. Most of the time they require a huge amount of time and effort and are not as effective as first intended. It can easily become a place for gossip and a trap for needy wives. The program needs some overhauling to become more effective to serve military families. Some changes should include communication, budgets, structuring, leadership, FRSA positions and other formalities.
A Biblical Solution
Looking for a biblical solution when ours fail. Looking at failed attempts how can one prevent future deployments from the same outcome? It is clear that one need to be plugged in to a great churnch with a servant heart for people all over the world. Remember, it is just as important to serve within the community as it is to serve in other parts of the world.
Serve as God Called Me To Serve
It you have a gift use it. God has made that abundently clear I am good with children and I can teach. I remember my Unce Steve telling me that I had a gift to teach and he called me out when I stopped using it. I chose to ignore that for several years. It is a waste of talent God gave me not to teach not only my own children but as he leads me in other areas as well.
Mentorship/Small Group- Fellowship and Dicipleship
It became clear recently the need for a spiritual mentor. This will help to keep accountability during deployments. It is a vital role in spiritual growth and dicipleship. Getting plugged in and staying commited to a small group is also important. These friends are a very vital role in keeping friendships and spiritual growth and accountability within the church community. Small groups help to keep a big church small and that way it is impossible to get lost in the crowd.
It's Not All About Me
Last, I need to make an effort to relate more to people. I somehow need to find a way to become less about me and more about others. I really am not sure how to do this. I do not know what that means yet, but I know it is needed to become a better friend. Hopefully Jesus will lead me on the right path with this one.
We can only improve from our past as a way for positive growth. Let our experiences inspire us to towards only pushing towards our goals. If we fail we are simply to pick ourselves up dust ourselves off and push ourselves harder. With the extra push our choice to drive on becomes our courage and strength to make our goal our next story of success in our book of life.
-Sandy-
Each deployment posesses its own unique set of trials. Even Christians are without struggle. Each person is a product of his or her own attitude which during deployments can be less than blissful.
A House = The Cave = The Perfect Hiding Spot
The house is the perfect hide away from it all. This includes the housework, the homework, the army, the other wives, you name it. FRG are the the Military's response to helping the needs of the families back home. Regarless of things that one might have heard about this their are some good FRG's out there. Most of the time they require a huge amount of time and effort and are not as effective as first intended. It can easily become a place for gossip and a trap for needy wives. The program needs some overhauling to become more effective to serve military families. Some changes should include communication, budgets, structuring, leadership, FRSA positions and other formalities.
A Biblical Solution
Looking for a biblical solution when ours fail. Looking at failed attempts how can one prevent future deployments from the same outcome? It is clear that one need to be plugged in to a great churnch with a servant heart for people all over the world. Remember, it is just as important to serve within the community as it is to serve in other parts of the world.
Serve as God Called Me To Serve
It you have a gift use it. God has made that abundently clear I am good with children and I can teach. I remember my Unce Steve telling me that I had a gift to teach and he called me out when I stopped using it. I chose to ignore that for several years. It is a waste of talent God gave me not to teach not only my own children but as he leads me in other areas as well.
Mentorship/Small Group- Fellowship and Dicipleship
It became clear recently the need for a spiritual mentor. This will help to keep accountability during deployments. It is a vital role in spiritual growth and dicipleship. Getting plugged in and staying commited to a small group is also important. These friends are a very vital role in keeping friendships and spiritual growth and accountability within the church community. Small groups help to keep a big church small and that way it is impossible to get lost in the crowd.
It's Not All About Me
Last, I need to make an effort to relate more to people. I somehow need to find a way to become less about me and more about others. I really am not sure how to do this. I do not know what that means yet, but I know it is needed to become a better friend. Hopefully Jesus will lead me on the right path with this one.
We can only improve from our past as a way for positive growth. Let our experiences inspire us to towards only pushing towards our goals. If we fail we are simply to pick ourselves up dust ourselves off and push ourselves harder. With the extra push our choice to drive on becomes our courage and strength to make our goal our next story of success in our book of life.
-Sandy-
Leaving the Sick to the Sick?
Should mental illness like gaining the attention of others by being sick to gain attention or making yourself sick to gain attention be treated with attention? We know that mental illness is an illness in a form of illness within itself. So then, what is the best treatment for this type of treatment for this type of illness? Is it nurturing our loved one or is it tough love? Kind of like how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? 1, 2, 3...crunch...perhaps the world may never know.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Homemade Bitter Apple Spray
Going to the pet store can be an expensive trip but their are several ways to do homemade remedies to cut back on some of the costs.
Right now I have done some experimenting trying homemade bitter apple spray.
Why Try This?
-->If you have a dog, it deterred dogs from bad behavior especially chewing, biting, and mouthing behaviors.
-->It is much better using this with dogs that can be stubborn as I am finding Harley to be.
-->It seems be very effective. I was surprised it worked as well as it did.
--> Low cost. It only costs pennies to make.
I am very pleased to report a positive outcome from a homemade product once again. What surprised me was the simplicity of making this product it is a mix of apple vinegar and water. Just half in half in a spray bottle. Hope It works for your dogs too.
Happy Savings
Sandy
Right now I have done some experimenting trying homemade bitter apple spray.
Why Try This?
-->If you have a dog, it deterred dogs from bad behavior especially chewing, biting, and mouthing behaviors.
-->It is much better using this with dogs that can be stubborn as I am finding Harley to be.
-->It seems be very effective. I was surprised it worked as well as it did.
--> Low cost. It only costs pennies to make.
I am very pleased to report a positive outcome from a homemade product once again. What surprised me was the simplicity of making this product it is a mix of apple vinegar and water. Just half in half in a spray bottle. Hope It works for your dogs too.
Happy Savings
Sandy
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A look at: Aspbergers
Aspbergers is a developmental disorder . It makes communicating with others a daily challenge.
A look at Josiah. He is my son. He is 10 years old. When he was first diagnose many people didn't understand and surely this wasn't Josiah. I was a challenge as we could not take him to the store, go to church, he was throwing fits relentlessly. It was challenging. It seemed like there was a complete breakdown in communication. I knew something was just not right but but did not seek testing out of fear. Moreover I was afraid to talk about it. Soon a teacher came along. Together we made it a mission to help Josiah. I and the teacher made it a mission to help Josiah. Soon after he was diagnosed with Aspbergers which is on the high functioning on the Autism spectrum.
It's hard sometimes because he looks normal but he thinks differently and I forget that sometimes. He has come a long way since he has had ABA therapy a few years ago. He has come to utilize tools for effective communication that his therapist has taught him and there is no more fit throwing. Aspergers used to have a grip on our child and I can with joy say it is no longer true. He has learned to use it as a strenghth no longer as a weakness. It will always be a part of my son just as his fingerprints and DNA it is a part of his makeup and cannot be changed.
As he gets older I realize that I no longer need to be the soccer mom that I once had dreamed of. What I have seems much better, as I now yearn to hear train noises from the other room or the stories of roller coaster or Godzilla. I long for the consistensy of Josiah's stories and I often learn from him along the way. God has made him special, he is my son and I love him just the way he is.
A look at Josiah. He is my son. He is 10 years old. When he was first diagnose many people didn't understand and surely this wasn't Josiah. I was a challenge as we could not take him to the store, go to church, he was throwing fits relentlessly. It was challenging. It seemed like there was a complete breakdown in communication. I knew something was just not right but but did not seek testing out of fear. Moreover I was afraid to talk about it. Soon a teacher came along. Together we made it a mission to help Josiah. I and the teacher made it a mission to help Josiah. Soon after he was diagnosed with Aspbergers which is on the high functioning on the Autism spectrum.
It's hard sometimes because he looks normal but he thinks differently and I forget that sometimes. He has come a long way since he has had ABA therapy a few years ago. He has come to utilize tools for effective communication that his therapist has taught him and there is no more fit throwing. Aspergers used to have a grip on our child and I can with joy say it is no longer true. He has learned to use it as a strenghth no longer as a weakness. It will always be a part of my son just as his fingerprints and DNA it is a part of his makeup and cannot be changed.
As he gets older I realize that I no longer need to be the soccer mom that I once had dreamed of. What I have seems much better, as I now yearn to hear train noises from the other room or the stories of roller coaster or Godzilla. I long for the consistensy of Josiah's stories and I often learn from him along the way. God has made him special, he is my son and I love him just the way he is.
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