Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

...but, by all means, throw an absolute fit over a carton of eggs and juice spilled all over the floor. In fact, have a complete psycho meltdown on your poor 2 year-old daughter!!!

Then, while you are cleaning up the mess, realize that you really shouldn't "cry over spilled milk". It was no biggie and I am guilty (again) of overreacting! But, now I am over it and I don't think my daughter is any worse for the wear. I guess time will tell...like tonight when she is having nightmares about her mother!

MarGee OUT!

Live Each Day to the Fullest

I am in tears right now as I just visited my nieces' CaringBridge site which lead me to other sites of children with similar mitochondrial disorders and am ever so grateful for the health of my children.

To witness some amazing families and the strength they have (much, much more than I).
You should visit their sites and add them to your prayers.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/laurenandlindsey
http://www.caringbridge.org/sd/alec/
www.caringbridge.org/visit/autumngail

GOD'S LENT CHILD
I'll lend you for a little while, child of mine. God said.
For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or forty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,
You’ll always have his memories as a solace in your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked this whole world over in my search for teachers true.
And from the folk that crowd Life’s lane I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love and not think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take this lent child back again?

I fancy that I heard them say “Dear God, thy will be done.
For all the joys this child will bring the risk of grief we’ll run.
We will shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may.
And for all the happiness we’ve ever known, we’ll ever grateful stay.
But should the angels call him much sooner than we’d planned.
We will brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
~Anonymous

Don't forget to lower your flags to half-mast on Friday, August 31st in recognition of Sgt. 1st Class Scott Carney, 37, of Ankeny, who was killed Aug. 24 during a convoy operation. A soldier from Ohio also died in the accident. Carney was assigned to the National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division in Boone. He will be laid to rest on Friday afternoon at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Des Moines.

A Mom's Life...

Well I don't think that was as difficult as I had expected. Not a lot has happened since the "Grand Opening" of my blog. I need to get a more exciting life if I am going to keep this up!

My oldest son finished his first couple of days of "all day" school and is currently on day number three, which is day number one of his first full week - which is the "real" test. So far he has told me that it is "fun". Which I am happy about. Will see how today goes. He is such a little smarty pants. The other day, as I was trying to get some answers about how school really was by asking sneaky questions, he told me, "Uh, Mommy, I know you like this little game of 20 questions, but I am really not in the mood right now." I was busted ~ and totally cracked up!

My second child was off to the Oral Surgeon today to get his front tooth pulled. He was an absolute trooper. The Hygienist said, "He is the best patient I ever had." We were not surprised. He is such a mellow little fellow.

Number three is our girl. Man is she a handful. Already see the differences b/w girls and boys with her and she is only 2! She loves shoes and loves drama! She is the DRAMA QUEEN! Oh, boy!

I made some brownies today and the buzzer is calling me, so I am out!

"The story of a mother's life: Trapped between a scream
and a hug."


-- Author:- Cathy Guisewite

Hi Everyone,

Well, I am finally doing it. Starting my own blog. I have absolutely no idea what in the world I am doing.... I just decided today that, since I love to talk and email and always am interested in what I have to say, that maybe their are others that may be interested as well. Or not.

Well, I do know a few "Gal Scouts" that will tune in on a regular basis, if, for no other reason, to make fun of me! I can't wait to hear their reviews. The good 'ole Greenfield Girls! HI LADIES!!! I know you will all quickly follow in my footsteps. That's cool.

I thought you would all enjoy the photo of me from AZ! My wrinkles are showing, but it was the best photo I could find on my computer! Melissa, you are on my right and Bun is on my left. I didn't think you would want to be associated, so I cut you out. Once you all agree, I can add your photos to my site! I am sure the world will want to see you all.

I will eventually be going off on a few things I am sure. (Like the psychos that think the United States imploded the World Trade Center on 911! What a bunch of freaks-- Rosie, Charlie Sheen, and so many others.) I could go on...but I am trying to keep this light.

Thank you for "tuning in".

I've gotta go put a Human Torch costume on Sammy....

You're entitled to your opinion. I frankly don't really care what you have
to say. It has very little impact on my life. --Sean Hannity