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Sunday, July 24, 2005

Sun, 24 Jul 2005 00:20:57 GMT

Good Evening everyone. Gee been a while since I have been here once again. Thought I might update this alittle. Lets see since I last posted anything alot has happened in my life. The end of 2004 and the beginning of 2005 was very ineresting. My son and I moved into a new place the 1st of Feb. Had company of a guy that I have dated off and on for 2+ yrs. for over a week. Thank Goodness for him he was great at helping get things in order. The end of March we took off to Atlanta to see my sister and her family...made a pit stop in Pigeon Forge to see my son's aunt. Then back home to work and school. Low and behold the end of March...I found out that I am pregnant. OH MY GOD!!!! What a shock of a life time. Here I am going to be the Big "40" and my son going to be 12 and now another baby. Well I can say that it has been a very depressing time in my life. The daddy took off 4 days after we found out and now won't take or return my calls. But now with 14 weeks 5 days to go, I am dealing with it somewhat better. Have found out that it is a little girl. Here name will be Jazmyne. A name my son and I picked out very early into the pregnancy. He is very excited about becoming a big brother. Watch out Jazmyne's boyfriend's...big brother Johnathon will make sure you don't hurt her. He is already very protective and she is not even here. Now if all this is not enough...my wonderful mother is moving...well just 30 mins away but right now!!!! Oh well...the hell that she has been through since her major auto accident almost 5 yrs ago...she is happy and deserves the things that she has in life right now. Well guess I have went on long enough for now. I will try my best to post more here and more often. Hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend.

Saturday, December 11, 2004

Sat, 11 Dec 2004 09:45:49 GMT

Hi once again everyone. Gee...it sure has been a long time since I have been here. Think I might try to start doing some writing here once again. Things in my life have been very busy since last here. Once I get things ready for the holidays here I will sit down and tell you all about it and post some new pics.

Hope you all are doing great and getting ready for a Very Merry Christmas.

Hugs, Char

Thursday, September 05, 2002

Thu, 05 Sep 2002 20:55:17 GMT

>21st Century Teacher

>Let me see if I've got this right. You want me to go into that room with

>all those kids and fill their every waking moment with a love for

>learning. Not only that, I'm supposed to instill a sense of pride in

>their ethnicity, behaviorally modify disruptive behavior, observe them

>for signs of abuse and T-shirt messages.

>I am to fight the war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, check

>their backpacks for guns and raise their self-esteem. I'm to teach them

>patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, how and where

>to register to vote, how to balance a checkbook and how to apply for a

>job.

>I am to check their heads occasionally for lice, maintain a safe

>environment, recognize signs of potential antisocial behavior, offer

>advice, write letters of recommendation for student employment and

>scholarships, encourage respect for the cultural diversity of others,

>and, oh yeah, always make sure that I give the girls in my class 50

>percent of my attention.

>I'm required by my contract to be working on my own time summer and

>evenings at my own expense toward advance certification and a master's

>degree; and after school, I am to attend committee and faculty meetings

>and participate in staff development training to maintain my employment

>status.

>I am to be a paragon of virtue larger than life, such that my very

>presence will awe my students into being obedient and respectful of

>authority. I am to pledge allegiance to supporting family values, a

>return to the basics, and to my current administration. I am to

>incorporate technology into the learning, and monitor all Web sites while

>providing a personal relationship with each student. I am to decide who

>might be potentially dangerous and/or liable to commit crimes in school

>or who is possibly being abused, and I can be sent to jail for not

>mentioning these suspicions.

>I am to make sure all students pass the state and federally mandated

>testing and all classes, whether or not they attend school on a regular

>basis or complete any of the work assigned. Plus, I am expected to make

>sure that all of the students with handicaps are guaranteed a free and

>equal education, regardless of their mental or physical handicap.

>I am to communicate frequently with each student's parent by letter,

>phone, newsletter and grade card. I'm to do all of this with just a piece

>of chalk, a computer, a few books, a bulletin board, a 45 minute

>more-or-less plan time and a big smile, all on a starting salary that

>qualifies my family for food stamps in many states.

>Is that all?

>And you want me to do all of this and expect me NOT TO PRAY?

Monday, September 02, 2002

Mon, 02 Sep 2002 20:48:01 GMT

God's Army

It was late one Tuesday evening,
Before a mother could sit down,
To tell her only child about
The terror that hit downtown.

She looked into the eyes of her son
God, she loved him so,
She felt her heart begin to break
And the hurt begin to show.

She gathered all her strength and courage,
as her story she began to tell.
"Baby don't cry, but I'm afraid daddy
Might be under a building that fell."

The boy looked back at his mother,
His eyes made not one blink.
And the mother's tears began to fall.
What would her baby think?

You see, his dad is a firefighter,
And his hero from the day of his birth.
He loved his dad more than anything else
That could ever inherit this earth.

The mother's head began to drop,
Her forehead resting on palm.
She thought her son would be upset.
Instead, he was very calm.

The boy leaned over towards his Mom,
And put his hand upon her head.
In her ear he began to whisper,
And this is what he said:

"Mommy please don't cry,
I knew daddy wasn't coming home.
I talked to him just a while ago,
But it wasn't on the phone.

He told me that he loved me,
And he promised we'd meet again.
He told of his new home,
And the job he was to begin."

"God is building an army,
And there are many angels needed.
That, is where daddy and the others went.
They weren't all defeated."

It was then, the mother lifted her head.
The tears streamed down her face.
And she could feel her husband's presence,
As it filled her heart with grace.

It was then she knew her son was right.
He was in God's great army now.
She also knew her son was safe,
That he'd be kept from harm somehow.

So, evildoers of the world beware.
An army is on the way.
Bolstered by new angels,
Who left the towers that day..

Their commander has never been beaten.
His power has never been matched,
And if evil thinks He was almighty before......
Well, the surface has just been scratched!

GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!!!

PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING

Wednesday, July 03, 2002

Wed, 03 Jul 2002 17:26:11 GMT

CELEBRATE FREEDOM!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

HAPPY
INDEPENDENCE
DAY!

HAPPY 4th OF JULY 2002

jw & i hope that everyone spends time with there loved ones and has a great day!!!!

Hello to all. Yes I know i that I have not been around alot lately. My new life just has me very busy right now. Take care and Hope your 4TH IS AS GREAT AS WE HOPE OURS IS.

Thursday, June 27, 2002

Thu, 27 Jun 2002 14:17:55 GMT

Hi,

AT the DOD site below, you can add your name to a list which will be sent to all our military personnel at the end of the month.

Right now there's less than 107,000 people on the list, which is pretty sad considering there's 250,000,000 or so of us enjoying the security provided by these folks.

http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html

Tuesday, June 25, 2002

Tue, 25 Jun 2002 19:28:29 GMT

:Let's Wear Purple Hats!

>
>In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Here is an angel sent to watch over you. Pass this on to five women that you want watched over. If you don't know five women to pass this on to, one will do just fine.
>
>
>IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
>(written after she found out she was dying from cancer.)
>
>I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
>
>I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
>
>I would have talked less and listened more.
>
>I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
>
>I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
>
>I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
>
>I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
>
>I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
>
>I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
>
>I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
>
>I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
>
>Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
>
>When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's."
>
>But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...l! ook at it and really see it ... live it ..and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff.
>
>Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.
>
>Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.
>
>Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well shot at this and then it's gone. I hope you all have a blessed day.
>
>Beautiful Women's Month
>
>Age 3: She looks at herself and sees a Queen.
>
>Age 8: She looks at herself and sees Cinderella.
>
>Age 15: She looks at herself and sees an Ugly Sister (Mum I can't go to school looking like this!)
>
>Age 20: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly"- but decides she's going out anyway.
>
>Age 30: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly" - but decides she doesn't have time to fix it, so she's going out anyway.
>
>Age 40: She looks at herself and sees "clean" and goes out anyway.
>
>Age 50: She looks at herself and sees "I am" and goes wherever she wants to go.
>
>Age 60: She looks at herself and reminds herself of all the people who can't even see themselves in the mirror anymore. Goes out and conquers the world.
>
>Age 70: She looks at herself &sees wisdom, laughter and ability, goes out and enjoys life.
>
>Age 80: Doesn't bother to look. Just puts on a purple hat and goes out to have fun with the world.
>
>
>Send this on to all the women you are grateful to have as friends. Maybe we should all grab that purple hat earlier. Please send this to five phenomenal women today in celebration of Beautiful Women's Month. If you do, something good will happen: you will boost another woman's self esteem.
>
>"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." --Will Rogers

Sunday, June 23, 2002

Sun, 23 Jun 2002 11:23:54 GMT

Hey there everyone. Hope everything is good with you and yours. I just received the following Red Skelton jokes and wanted to share them with everyone. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have. Catch you all soon. Take care for now.

Red Skelton's

> > > Tips for a Happy Marriage

> > >

> > > 1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant,

> > > have a little beverage, then

> > > comes good food and companionship. She goes on

> > > Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.

> > >

> > > 2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in

> > > Ontario and mine is in Tucson.

> > >

> > > 3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding

> > > her way back.

> > >

> > > 4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our

> > > anniversary. "Somewhere I

> > > haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I

> > > suggested the kitchen.

> > >

> > > 5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

> > >

> > > 6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster,

> > > and electric bread maker. Then

> > > she said, "There are too many gadgets, and no place

> > > to sit down!" So I bought

> > > her an electric chair.

> > >

> > > 7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well

> > > because there was water in the

> > > carburetor. I asked where the car was, she told me,

> > > "In the Lake ."

> > >

> > > 8. She got a mudpack and looked great for two days.

> > > Then the mud fell off.

> > >

> > > 9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I

> > > too late for the

> > > garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!"

> > >

> > > 10. Remember. Marriage is the number one cause of

> > > divorce.

> > >

> > > 11. Statistically, 100% of all divorces start with

> > > marriage.

> > >

> > > 12. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her

> > > first name was Always.

> > >

> > > 13. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I

> > > don't like to interrupt her.

> > >

> > > 14. The last fight was my fault. My wife asked,

> > > "What's on the TV?" I said,

> > > "Dust!"

Sunday, June 09, 2002

Sun, 09 Jun 2002 20:19:45 GMT

Well hello to everyone. Feels like forever since I have been around here. It has been a crazy time in my life lately. But am hoping that it is going to get much better soon. As some of you know I was seperated last year. Well stupid me let him come back. What a mistake that was. Things never got any better only worse as the days went by. So Monday, June 3rd, I ask him to leave for good and never come back. Oh what a day that was. A hundred phone calls from him to me at work. But finally at 5:30pm he and his belongings finally left my house for the last and final time. It has been so nice and peaceful for me and JW this week. No fighting to come home to and no one to complain because I might want to talk to my best friend on the phone to make sure she is doing ok. JW and I know it will be hard for a while on us. But we are staying put and going on with our lives. As much as I hate the word divorcee again. It is the best thing for me and my son. A person can not live and go through the things I have gone through and will not put my son through them anymore in his life. Hope to hear from everyone soon. I will try to do better about posting and reading comments now that my life seems to be on a great track. Hope you all had a great weekend. I know we did here. Take care until next time.

Friday, May 31, 2002

Fri, 31 May 2002 20:09:57 GMT

Hello to everyone, just a quick note to say hi. Been pretty busy here with my son and his ball games. The team is not the best this year. But as long as the boys are having fun that is what counts. And so far they all seem to be doing just that. My weekend to work here, so no big plans. JW, just left with his dad for the weekend. Oh, did they have big plans. To finish JW's go-cart. Watch out world with him behind the wheel. He is so cute and funny, but of course he is mine and I am very proud of him. He is excited about Wed. being his last day of school before summer vacation. Not really sure what we are going to do yet. But I am sure we will find something fun to do. Well guess, I have bored you enough for tonight. Hope everyone has a great weekend and a great June. Yes, here tomorrow is the 1st of June already. Take care until next time.