Today times are ruff for us all but let's not forget someone could use help just as you were helped at once. I greatly believe it 'pay it forward.' Listen to this story and maybe you will understand a little more too.
I am a single mom. I work long hours and attend classes. I never seem to be a head of the bills and sometimes have to rob Peter to pay Paul. This week when I had gotten to work the secretary hands me a envelope where I found a fifty-dollar bill, just enough to cover the water bill that I was thinking was going to be late again. I asked Jill where the money came from as there was no note attached. Are you sure this is for me? Jill reassured me that yes the money was mine and not to worry where it came from, 'just accept it.'
"When my husband was overseas money was tight and we hit rough patches, someone from church left an envelope for me, didn't sign the card or anything. I asked the pastor who did this so I can thank them. He said if they wanted you to know they would have signed the card. God is using this person to do his work. I'm sure who ever did this feels blessed to have been able to help you. Just accept it and give thanks."
This is why I relay and why I donate my boxes to Head Start's pay it forward! We all could use a little more kindness in our lives! Time to clean out the closets!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Motivation
I lack motivation right now. Things are such a blur in my life that it is hard to concentrate on one thing and get it done. I need to make a list, but I don't know what is the most important thing to do first (once school work is done of course!) Here is a few things that I need to do:
Unpack new place.
Finish packing and cleaning old place.
Make blanket for Nicole's couch.
Make dolls to sell.
And these are just the big things off the top of my head. I can't decide what type of amigurumi doll I should make for cancer. I am thinking of either a dog, bear or angel. I have a pattern for mini bears that I thought would look cute and fast to do. This way they would be cheap and I can still donate the money to cancer. My idea is to put ribbons over their heart area of the different kinds of cancer.
I appreciate the feedback on this!
Unpack new place.
Finish packing and cleaning old place.
Make blanket for Nicole's couch.
Make dolls to sell.
And these are just the big things off the top of my head. I can't decide what type of amigurumi doll I should make for cancer. I am thinking of either a dog, bear or angel. I have a pattern for mini bears that I thought would look cute and fast to do. This way they would be cheap and I can still donate the money to cancer. My idea is to put ribbons over their heart area of the different kinds of cancer.
I appreciate the feedback on this!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Life
Maybe the marriage I believed would last a lifetime has ended. Maybe I never married. Maybe I reached out in love and created a child. Whatever route has led me to this place, here I am, a single mom. Here can be a very good place, or a very bad one. It can be a place of intense sadness or a place of singular joy. I have likely experienced moments of both.
Being a single parent is one of the hardest things I will endeavor, as if I haven't been told that enough by peers. A married friend with best intentions says "I don't know how you do it." All I want to say, I don't have a choice, I'm all they have! Single parenting is difficult. What two parents often struggle to accomplish all weighs on me. But I look at single parenting as a privilege. I decide where we have vacation, I decide what kind of disclipine they will get, and there is no 'mom said o so ask dad.' I am the beginning and ending vote.
Being a single parent is one of the hardest things I will endeavor, as if I haven't been told that enough by peers. A married friend with best intentions says "I don't know how you do it." All I want to say, I don't have a choice, I'm all they have! Single parenting is difficult. What two parents often struggle to accomplish all weighs on me. But I look at single parenting as a privilege. I decide where we have vacation, I decide what kind of disclipine they will get, and there is no 'mom said o so ask dad.' I am the beginning and ending vote.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Moving!
I have made a decision to move to Sturtevant. I have given my notice this week to my landlord and now our adventures have begun! I spend the day packing and the nights doing homework. So far we are getting things done and I am staying ahead in school. Shelby is excited about our new place and wants to stay the night already! I told her we could have a sleep out in the living room before the furniture gets there. Now I am looking into what school I will be sending Shelby, daycare for both girls, and babysitters for the weekend in my home.
Once we are settled into our new home. I will be able to get back to my business and start making more Amigurumi dolls! My best friend Stacy was so awesome to buy me yarn and a new book of animals for my birthday! I can't wait until I have time to start a new project.
Once we are settled into our new home. I will be able to get back to my business and start making more Amigurumi dolls! My best friend Stacy was so awesome to buy me yarn and a new book of animals for my birthday! I can't wait until I have time to start a new project.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Fast-Paced Life
It's time to turn a new page in my Book of Life. It's a new term at Kaplan University and The LaFave family will be moving to Sturtevant. This is a little scary for me since we have been in this home for 5 years and Shelby only knows Union Grove as her home. I haven't decided if this will mean a new school for her or not or even who will watch the girls.
My dear friends, please keep us in prayer as we go through this experience and try to stay on top of things with school and a new business!
My dear friends, please keep us in prayer as we go through this experience and try to stay on top of things with school and a new business!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Struggling
Life is so busy right now I don't know what to do first. School is important to me but after being sick for over a week I found it hard to apply myself again. I am giving it another go. I just got positive reinforcement from my academic advisor that there is still a chance that I can pass my classes. This week is going to be crazy with Survivor Reunion dinner, policy council meeting, zumba-thon, work, and dress shopping! I hope the girls are good at night when I have classes, they haven't been going to bed nicely at night. Shelby is starting to get less time to watching TV and has to play with JAKlynn. They seem to fight less if Shelby actually pays attention to her.
So time to give it another go round and pull it off in the end!
So time to give it another go round and pull it off in the end!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Outline Time!
My outline is due at the end of this week, which in school is Tuesday night. I have started it and I am going to keep updating this post the more I get done. I need your feedback. All comments, critical or not, or very welcome!
Teen Sexual Education: Preventions working together
I. Many teenagers are still sexually active resulting in sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) and/or pregnancy.
A. In 2007 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated 19 million new cases of a STD occur each year, almost half of them are between the ages of 15 to 24. (Trends)
B. In 2006, more than 440,000 births were to teenager (USDHHS).
1. Between 2005 to 2007 there has been a 5% increase in teen pregnancies. (Hamilton, Martin, Ventura
C. Multiple sexual education programs have been taught across the nation's school system, but they seem to be lacking effect in decreasing teen pregnancies and STDs.
1. We need a better education program not only for the teens but the parents and teaching staff as well to explain the benefits of abstinence and the possible risks and outcomes to early sexual activity.
I. Many teenagers are still sexually active resulting in sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) and/or pregnancy.
A. In 2007 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated 19 million new cases of a STD occur each year, almost half of them are between the ages of 15 to 24. (Trends)
B. In 2006, more than 440,000 births were to teenager (USDHHS).
1. Between 2005 to 2007 there has been a 5% increase in teen pregnancies. (Hamilton, Martin, Ventura
C. Multiple sexual education programs have been taught across the nation's school system, but they seem to be lacking effect in decreasing teen pregnancies and STDs.
1. We need a better education program not only for the teens but the parents and teaching staff as well to explain the benefits of abstinence and the possible risks and outcomes to early sexual activity.
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