tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290676862024-03-23T12:55:54.954-05:00Beauty of my LifeLiving each day the best I can with what I've been givenMarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-22032641457078819132014-12-29T15:21:00.000-06:002014-12-29T15:21:36.176-06:00Merry Christmas 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Had a wonderful time with family this Christmas! </div>
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Love, MarieAnne & Adrian</div>
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<br />MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-72368949949082327612014-07-08T23:52:00.001-05:002014-07-08T23:52:32.352-05:00Happy Birthday mom!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrqL05DTB29MWnfSKayTKm75AfTvOvAdKep5GAoJYGQpoocwNy1cYkmLUYhnYD5N8eT08wp9tqDc3I10RrHgvu9OegIj0N6VNdRF7InTyFmN_8zOQLODCQBbDiI1E-tASMtrV/s1600/IMG_7723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">We had a nice dinner together for mom's birthday! It's nice to be able
to get together like this before she leaves. I know I'll miss her a lot!
She has been my strength and support for so many years, she is and always will be close to my heart! Love you mom!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrqL05DTB29MWnfSKayTKm75AfTvOvAdKep5GAoJYGQpoocwNy1cYkmLUYhnYD5N8eT08wp9tqDc3I10RrHgvu9OegIj0N6VNdRF7InTyFmN_8zOQLODCQBbDiI1E-tASMtrV/s1600/IMG_7723.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
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<br />MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-39556754147250975452014-03-13T17:12:00.001-05:002014-03-13T17:12:31.267-05:00 "Today I will fight again. This disease will not own me or define me."<div class="cnnEditorialNote">
<em><strong>Here is an article I read that stood out to me because I face the same challenges every day. </strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>I hope others that suffer from some form of Chronic pain can find hope that your not alone and the best thing you can do it fight every day to not let that disease own you or define you. </strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>Editor's note:</strong> Debbi
Wynn oversees CNN's Viewer Communications department. She was diagnosed
with Crohn's in 1980 and has undergone nine surgeries.</em></div>
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<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph2">
These are the words I
like to begin each day with, stating my intent out loud. Somehow it
seems if I actually hear it, it's easier to live it and believe it.</div>
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I have <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crohns-disease/DS00104/" target="_blank">Crohn's disease</a>,
for which there is no cure -- a disease that requires a daily personal
battle with things most of us prefer not to discuss with others. And for
those who must deal with it, one thing is certain. It's horrible, it's
overwhelming, and it's humiliating.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph4">
The humiliation factor is
a major reason so many suffer in silence -- the evidence of the disease
and the treatments are things you just don't tell others about.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph5">
So you find yourself
facing the challenges alone -- the pain that literally doubles you over
without warning: nausea, life-threatening bowel obstructions, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/07/health/crohns-personal-struggle/#" id="_GPLITA_0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: auto ! important; margin: 0px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; vertical-align: baseline ! important; width: auto ! important;" title="Click to Continue > by PsdToPng">incontinence<img src="http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: 10px ! important; margin: 0px 0px 0px 3px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; vertical-align: super ! important; width: 10px ! important;" /></a>, dehydration, intravenous feeding, fatigue and depression.</div>
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There is also the ever-present threat of surgery, <a href="http://www.ostomy.org/ostomy_info/whatis.shtml" target="_blank">ostomies</a>
and permanent damage to my body. There are long days without any food
or water, followed by multiple days of clear liquids only.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph7">
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/14/health/doctors-crohns-treatment/index.html">Doctors: A new era in Crohn's disease</a></div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph8">
Each person suffering
from the disease will have their own private hell made up of variations
of these components, but all will share the guarantee of loss of normal
life, and the knowledge that there is no cure. During my worst times
it's been so tough that, exhausted from battling the pain, frustration
and fear, I've cried myself to sleep on the bathroom floor.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph9">
There are many, many drugs and some forms of <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/07/health/crohns-personal-struggle/#" id="_GPLITA_1" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: auto ! important; margin: 0px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; vertical-align: baseline ! important; width: auto ! important;" title="Click to Continue > by PsdToPng">chemotherapy<img src="http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: 10px ! important; margin: 0px 0px 0px 3px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; vertical-align: super ! important; width: 10px ! important;" /></a> treatments that may bring about remission in Crohn's cases but no guarantees.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph10">
And even with remission,
the fear and questions linger -- will it come back? Every healthy day
is a blessing that carries a black cloud on the horizon.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph11">
There is relief as you
realize you have a reprieve from the disease but a lingering sense of
anxiety as you contemplate the "what if" that hangs just above your
head, depriving you of real peace. It's a daily struggle to keep the
fear and uncertainty at bay and enjoy the moments that feel "normal."</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph12">
So I will focus just on today.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph13">
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/11/teen.self.diagnosis/index.html">Teen diagnoses her Crohn's disease in science class</a></div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph14">
I rise early so I can
exercise -- exercise helps battle the fatigue that, because of an
inability to absorb nutrition from food, is the out-of-control demon
affecting each day.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph15">
I dress for work, pack
my small meals and snacks from the very short list of things that I can
easily digest. Others will see the confinements of my diet as
depressing, but for me they are delicacies that are far preferable to
the too-often-required <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000205.htm" target="_blank">clear liquid diet</a>. The freedom to consume real food, and to do so by mouth instead of through a tube, is a <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/07/health/crohns-personal-struggle/#" id="_GPLITA_2" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: auto ! important; margin: 0px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; vertical-align: baseline ! important; width: auto ! important;" title="Click to Continue > by PsdToPng">gift<img src="http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: 10px ! important; margin: 0px 0px 0px 3px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; vertical-align: super ! important; width: 10px ! important;" /></a> I treasure at each meal, and that I never take for granted.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph16">
Saying blessings before
my meals has taken on a new meaning as I give thanks and pray that some
nourishment will be retained as my food speeds through my system. This
is important to prevent dehydration and/or artificial feeding.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph17">
Next, I fill my pill
divider with the 13 doses of six medications I will take that day,
almost hourly. Four times a month, I'll give myself a scheduled
injection of vitamin B12. Monthly injections from a caregiver are part
of the drill twice a month, but if today is not one of those days, I'm
good to go.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph18">
There will be no
spontaneity to my day. A sudden, last-minute invitation to lunch will be
met with "I'd love to, but I already have plans," a small white lie
that keeps me from having to explain. An invite to dinner, drinks, a
movie or shopping will be met with a similar excuse.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph19">
Trying not to appear
anti-social while repeatedly declining all invitations has resulted in a
neat little list of interchangeable excuses. Even a meeting will
require advance notice and preparation if it takes place around a meal.
Menus must be reviewed in advance, and medication dosages slightly
altered.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph20">
And more often than not,
even with all this preparation it will just turn out to be "a bad day"
and a last-minute cancellation will be unavoidable. Occasionally this
happens around events that are really important to me, such as a wedding
or a family member's funeral.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph21">
Missing these events
brings frustration, anger and eventually leaves me in tears. But
acceptance will finally come as I make peace with what I know can't be
changed.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph22">
So most days, it's
easier to just give in and have no plans. I can replace the anxiety of
"what happens if" with the comfort and security of home, where my safe
foods, medicine, supplies and a comfortable resting place all reside. I
need the downtime and the extra rest, because tomorrow I'll do it all
again.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph23">
My battle closely resembles the battle fought by those with <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/07/health/crohns-personal-struggle/#" id="_GPLITA_3" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: auto ! important; margin: 0px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; vertical-align: baseline ! important; width: auto ! important;" title="Click to Continue > by PsdToPng">colon cancer<img src="http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: 10px ! important; margin: 0px 0px 0px 3px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; vertical-align: super ! important; width: 10px ! important;" /></a>. Suffering from <a href="http://www.ccfa.org/" target="_blank">Crohn's disease</a> can mean debilitating pain, fistula surgery and diarrhea that can be so severe it can bring on dehydration.</div>
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Like <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/07/health/crohns-personal-struggle/#" id="_GPLITA_4" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: auto ! important; margin: 0px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; vertical-align: baseline ! important; width: auto ! important;" title="Click to Continue > by PsdToPng">colon cancer<img src="http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent ! important; border: medium none ! important; display: inline ! important; float: none ! important; height: 10px ! important; margin: 0px 0px 0px 3px ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important; vertical-align: super ! important; width: 10px ! important;" /></a>,
remission is possible, but recurrence is probable. Like colon cancer, a
variety of medications and treatments can help with the effects, but
they are strong medications that bring their own set of problems and
risks.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph25">
While Crohn's disease
itself is not terminal, the complications often result in death. Keeping
it under control requires a real commitment to fight and a resolve to
sustain that commitment every day. The motivation to fight is the strong
desire to not suffer, and deviation often results in serious illness.
Each surgery or flare-up leaves me with a little bigger battle to face,
so I keep fighting.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph26">
And yet I do feel lucky
-- lucky to be alive and grateful to be in the midst of a season of
fewer struggles. I am blessed, and I truly understand that in the big
scheme of things this struggle is but a moment.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph27">
And in this season of
reprieve. I carry the cold knowledge that there are more than 1 million
other people suffering like me. So few people understand this disease,
yet it's part of the lives of so many people all around them. I hope to
help change that.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph28">
I tell my story only to
help bring a little attention to what life is like for those who battle
Crohn's -- because sharing equals attention, and attention equals
awareness.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph29">
And awareness builds
hope that something can be done -- maybe not in my lifetime, but perhaps
in my children's. That's important because the probability of my
children being diagnosed increased the day I was diagnosed.</div>
<div class="cnn_storypgraphtxt cnn_storypgraph30">
So today, I share. And today I will fight again, with every intention of winning.</div>
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<br />MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-65792344213191128302013-10-08T23:51:00.001-05:002013-10-08T23:51:18.210-05:00Fall is here and soon will be gone!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-27242499267183148822013-10-05T23:56:00.000-05:002013-10-05T23:56:10.064-05:00Things you don't mean to sayI really can't stand it when emotions build up in me due to an array of circumstances, then it eventually leads to me saying something I don't mean. Especially if I'm talking to someone I love.<br />
I wanted to express to someone what I was going through, but then a sentence popped out during the conversation that was completely untrue and down right hurtful. Why did I say that?...is it just me or have other women experienced this? <br />
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I was baffled when I said something that I didn't mean and I immediately regretted saying it. My emotions were high at that moment which I can't stand. For the most part, I'd like to think I'm pretty level headed and don't let things get the better of me. But not that day. I wish I could take it back... and I'm sorry!<br />
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I think that if, as a woman, we get to that point where emotions are high and things seem confusing and you can't find the right way to express yourself, that it's better to just not say anything at all. <br />
I should have taken time to think things through on my own, or just leave things as they were. Lashing out, in hopes this person will understand all the jibberish going on in my head when I myself can't put a finger on it, is just not fair to them. Taking a breather till emotions have died down would have spared the person I care about a lot of pain and misunderstandings.<br />
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It's so frustrating that this happened, but I'm grateful this person is amazing and was able to see past what I said and take me where I was at. I'm blessed!MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-68005464778688469072012-01-24T11:19:00.007-06:002014-03-15T22:34:59.831-05:002012 updates<div>
Well, this year is starting off with many good things happening in my life. I'm very grateful that I am now dating a wonderful guy who has been a close friend for the past few years. We were able to spend Christmas and New Years break together. He is an amazing person and I feel lucky to have him in my life. Here's a few pictures from the holidays! </div>
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-75799923436881275952012-01-04T18:03:00.005-06:002014-03-15T22:35:25.414-05:00Welcome 2012<div>
Here's a few shots of the back yard once it finally snowed! It took awhile to come but I didn't mind! BTW Happy New Year... can't believe it's 2012! WOW... here's to many fantastic memories to come!<br />
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-14855508100230972022011-09-14T12:41:00.000-05:002011-09-14T12:41:06.835-05:00Elizabeth Gilbert on nurturing creativity | Video on TED.com<a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html#.TnDnLn70Afg.blogger">Elizabeth Gilbert on nurturing creativity Video on TED.com</a>MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-83420676304518762792011-09-14T12:16:00.000-05:002011-09-14T12:16:06.176-05:00Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com<a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html#.TnDhLkRgHm8.blogger">Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity Video on TED.com</a>MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-69011088155768054912011-09-05T18:02:00.001-05:002014-03-15T22:34:12.026-05:00Devin's 11th Birthday<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9rHOEi4KfO8rf9G1XbXGaLFyvxwNTtVtBD3rwM3t4EMa38UyrOrXLRsrWgciSu04fg2-0UfAszkdvlhrO-eu2M0e44rR07Tu9HNE-wRTjMbQPu9bqG9tVkjuJnMzm8kmBPqH/s400/DSC_0321.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649018725242153058" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 268px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgki2U4MEQEBO9PXlOKI9sfj0bV2UHeN6pzNDbyV-b_dOLSsrEWPTbRtlDxGeJV_da4JqO4JeDJ3Cacolyf_Fja9njkZak9ARgLk9CuqDVvq0FDKgGw1I7tlxxgunrfbV0YzxR-/s400/DSC_0323.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649018724618872402" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 268px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-47122038014759675212011-03-13T18:44:00.005-05:002011-03-13T19:07:44.403-05:00ThotsIt's a new year and nothing big is happening in my life at the moment. Not much to report! I do feel like blogging is a lost art, something which I use to do faithfully at least 4 times a week but now...nothing!<br />I've been content... busy with full time work at a daycare, caring for my 10 yr. old son who is now visiting his dad for a week during March break. I miss him!<br /><br />I do have a lot on my mind though, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">a lot</span> I can't express but lots that I'd like to get done to move ahead in my small world but I find myself wandering. I'm not sure what the reason for this is but I don't like it. I'm trying to figure out how my life is going to go from here on and what to make of it. I'm not satisfied or content with just being <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">average</span> or "normal". I don't know what this means nor do I think I'm capable of anything "outstanding", but it's just this feeling in my gut that leads me to believe I am meant to do something that matters. My friends and even people I just meet continually express to me that they get a feeling about me that makes them think I'm different and meant for something special. Who knows what that means...but I'd sure like to find out one of these days.<br />I feel happy with a small quite life but want something more from it then what it is now. I want to be able to be crazy passionate about something and just go for it. I feel a pull in many ways and don't know which path is the best. How does one find their calling, career, or purpose?<br />This is just me rambling off so don't pay me to much mind. Just something that I need to get out of my head and onto paper.<br />I'll be back :)MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-9013034014308055682010-12-14T07:40:00.005-06:002014-03-15T22:33:48.310-05:00I am ashamed!I know I promised to keep this here Blog alive and running but have failed miserable in doing so! Please do forgive as it was only out of forgetting my account password and also being so busy with work that it seems easier to post quick tidbits on Facebook. But I will try to make up for it by posting pictures of some of the happenings in my life over the last few months!<br />
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-4376205466567367432010-10-12T09:00:00.002-05:002014-03-15T22:33:07.293-05:00It's been awhile!There was a time when blogs were read every day to keep up with what was happening with family and friends. But that all changed when a little company grew and grew until people began living there whole lives on this little site, where we chatted, posted pictures, made some snippets and statements about everything and nothing just so we weren't caught being "that person" who never updates their wall. I know, I was one of those people! <br />
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-23593474276185178502010-04-04T12:04:00.002-05:002010-04-04T12:13:13.412-05:00Happy Easter!Wishing everyone a wonderful day out in the sun! Play many games with your kids, drink cold lemonade, have a BBQ or picnic, play in the pool or sprinklers. And while you take time to love those around you, remember Jesus' great love for us and the wonderful miracle of his resurrection. As you ponder that kind of love..... try to pass it on to others! I love you.... have a beautiful Easter weekend!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456331338095635154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikg6WzIVE-cst7UKs7ufhsaWlseq2QgsZCKa0aVIRFlftrCh_FLf-h-Qsk5WhjHTfWS97pu5fIOYi7OiTGRBquHEynkx4h5SrW6jLLvaH0sP2xl9tMvWR0GbrFkyEe0QGuHs5k/s400/christ.gif" border="0" /><br /><div></div>MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-52840255292652439092010-03-10T21:01:00.003-06:002010-03-10T22:12:04.069-06:0040 days 40 nightsI'm here to embark on a 40 days change of my diet and in the hopes of making it a life time commitment. The first year when I got Crohn's my dear wonderful mother went through every naturopathic book and remedy to help me overcome this illness the natural way. God bless her heart! And during that time she came across this amazing book by Jordan Rubin called "The Maker's Diet" in which he states that he got struck with Crohn's at the age of 19. Got bedridden just like I did and went to see every doctor and tried every "miracle" drug he could....to no avail! Till he found his answer in the Bible, with that creating the 40 days diet to a better life.<br />I tried it before and felt a huge difference in my body and I want to again clean my insides from all the toxins and poisons that is in our foods today. With the support of you my dear friends and family I think I can make this wish a reality! Whoever knows me can attest that I am not one that is strong in will-power when it comes to food! I love food in all it's shapes and forms, so to take on a challenge like this and eliminate things that I love and enjoy will be no easy task! But by making it know to everyone I pray this will help give me the incentive to complete the task. I will try to publish more in the days to come about this diet and all that it entails, I hope you find it interesting and maybe even helpful to you if you wish to try it at some point. I know that if I can make it... you can too! So here's so a new start to eating and living healthier!MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-76703142419957381062010-02-26T22:00:00.002-06:002014-03-15T22:32:08.061-05:00WAHooooo!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5ZPGjZGYCeJO-S7fXBDDlely945elmFMwqQJDDUvN7jCvm6suHg-88uDv9_5S1zIJc3p1WPwhuU6GThaAcviS81d87f0mONNgxuKjXLn1YYQPkey5hiRkbop-jXXwloXyoBe/s1600-h/633492546324422880-awesome.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5ZPGjZGYCeJO-S7fXBDDlely945elmFMwqQJDDUvN7jCvm6suHg-88uDv9_5S1zIJc3p1WPwhuU6GThaAcviS81d87f0mONNgxuKjXLn1YYQPkey5hiRkbop-jXXwloXyoBe/s400/633492546324422880-awesome.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442769081498882258" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Yep it's true..... this afternoon I went out in snowy weather and past my G2 road test! Give me a shout if you like this, ha! I am just so excited as I feel such a freedom and sense of accomplishment right now! After getting home from the test I tricked everyone into thinking I failed, then my friend (Marty) got everyone together and we suprised them by letting them know I past and Marty brought out some bubbly so we could celerbrate! It was a joyous event!MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-75441377392929558062010-02-19T19:34:00.004-06:002014-03-15T22:31:56.045-05:00First brake!<div>
So last night I went to the banquet hall a few hours early with a team to help set up the place. As I was unstacking the chairs (made from some kind of solid rock/metal) the pile of them tipped over and came crashing down on my left foot. I was knocked to the floor bundled up in pain. Some people rushed over and grabbed me some ice to put on it. I didn't know for sure how bad it was as I was wearing stockings and couldn't get a good look at my foot. But the show had to go on.. so I just tried to continue working as I limped and sat the rest of the night. I felt so bad as I really wanted to help more in getting things ready, I was thinking I had just bruised my toes pretty badly, I was in pain the whole evening but was able to make it through and still made announcements, DJ a bit and take some pictures. The evening turned out beautiful and everyone had a great time. (pictures will come) SO we we got home it was already 2:00 am and I didn't have the strength to go get my foot checked that late at night, so I waited till the morning. But I did notice that my middle toe had turned blue and black... it was so painful. So this morning I went to a walk in clinic to get it checked.... the doctor took one look at it and said " Yep that toe is broken!" I wasn't to surprised as it was so bruised and very painful. But because it's just my toe and not further up on my foot, the doctor just said to wrap it along side my other toes and it will set and be ok in 4 to 6 weeks. I am now referred to by some as "limpy or hop-a-long" Thanks guys hahah! Well it's not bad being that I'm 28 and it's my first broken bone. I'm thankful it wasn't worse! </div>
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-45169723898736536902010-02-14T10:29:00.004-06:002014-03-15T22:31:10.931-05:00Valentine's TreasuresNo, I will not dis or envy those who celebrate this day with all the hyped-up romance, flowers, hearts and kisses! For when thinking about it; why should we gloom with feelings of lost, loneliness and pain? Thinking we have no one to share the joys of this day. For in fact every one of us, if we took the time to think, that there are plenty of people out there who love us and really do care. So to all who think they may not have that "special someone" in there lives, I say think again, for you do have many who think you are wonderful and grand. And to those in my life I'd like to say Thank you for being my friend... this poem is for you!<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: #ff99ff;">You’re one of those sparkling treasures!</span><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8ic58d6NwvpUvBi1ZAHkFBuehWFncDcWGmf6vttWFl1n74vGe-XoCRGryeqg9lyFktwqDuyrGJDo-Orr8rXDX7mzddzRNVoY7at3ZkAA3IuvE1U7AbIAdm6T40BQq9WC-gEE/s400/valentines.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438138558791180770" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></span></div>
MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-19386449678578479032010-02-06T07:25:00.002-06:002014-03-13T23:50:34.278-05:00Happy Birthday Chris!I know I'm a day late Chris... sorry about that, but I hope that you had a good birthday (knowing you I bet you had lots of fun!) I'm so thankful that you are back safe and sound and can now (hopefully) stay on this side of the world! Your a great guy and I always admired your self will and determination to get things done. I love your zest for life and ability to cheer people around you with your smile, laugh, and good sense of humor! I also am thankful to you for the years you cared for and taught Devin... he remembers you as a very fun Uncle and we would love to see you again soon! So best wishes to you on this coming year....I pray you find happiness and peace! Love ya bro!<br />
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-13498942498152420642010-02-03T20:56:00.002-06:002014-03-15T22:30:36.883-05:00New year comes with new goalsLots of things I'm trying to shoot for this year that are new for me. It's the beginning of a new way of thinking and living. I'm trying to find my way and am a bit late in getting started but I'm not letting that worry me. Just looking at the NOW and future to see how I can make steps of progress for me and my son.<br />
I hope my road test will be booked soon (this month) as I've been waiting to take it and my driving instructor keeps giving me the round about and is now saying the only opening is for March 2nd. I'm a bit frustrated as I thought I'd be driving by now. <br />
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I am looking into getting a car and need lots of help and advice on this one. Don't really have a lot of money to work with. Need something small and in good condition so it won't brake on me. <br />
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I'm very thankful that last month I was able to find a job within a week,working at a daycare! It's a new experience and I'm learning lots. I hope that in some way this will help me get ahead.<br />
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I am also considering the option of getting a ECE teachers certification. Just doing the research now and hope that I can find the right thing to plug into. I have more things on my mind and on my plate but right now it's off to bed. Pretty tired as I'm working with the kiddos again tomorrow.<br />
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But lastly before I take off, could you keep my health in your prayers as I need to be functioning 100% to do this job, be a good mom, work with the teens in my city, find a car and pay bills. Its the story of everyone's life I know... but I let it get to me sometimes and that's not good. I read up about, not stressing the small stuff (0r big) Laugh more, relax etc. And I do try.... but it seems like I'm picking myself up more then I am at staying up. I wish I could be those people that you read about who, when they put their mind to something they just do it no matter what, they have such self discipline and motivation to actually make they're dreams a reality. I want and need to be like that and be happy too! :-)MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-4489631609817817252010-01-31T12:02:00.005-06:002014-03-15T22:30:07.763-05:00Dirty 30's Wahoo!Christina, I had so much fun with you on your Bday! I'm just thrilled all the way down to my toes that we live so close and we can visit often. There's so many good and wonderful things I could say about you... how you are so beautiful, talented and passionate about life. But most of all I just want to let you know how much I wish the best for you in the years to come, that you find a great big nice house, that your pups will grow up strong and healthly and have lots of babies of their own, that Cassie can come live with you, etc. and all those other things that make life so sweet! Know that your cared for you and I luv you lots and lots.<br />
Happy 30th Birthday!<br />
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-35235768965061170432010-01-22T21:37:00.003-06:002010-01-22T21:40:21.956-06:00Happy Birthday Katrina!Hey Sweetie! Hope you had a wonderful day! Love you and miss you lots. I can't believe your already 13.... time sure does go by fast! Best wishes to you for this coming year.. have fun and dream big, your in my prayers! LOVE YOU xoxox<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovl_iW8FyUdsNbHqv0UKL7tbC-ARfoydupqlS7Zf3vy0nCat2SGybMeYNLTkcvBKwH7CP7tT_xR15viu64lSuJ1h6lW7OwWH7-9qriVKdSmKm3S2rhANvwc8U3H46rgbJeNRy/s1600-h/Me_3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429774604358167010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovl_iW8FyUdsNbHqv0UKL7tbC-ARfoydupqlS7Zf3vy0nCat2SGybMeYNLTkcvBKwH7CP7tT_xR15viu64lSuJ1h6lW7OwWH7-9qriVKdSmKm3S2rhANvwc8U3H46rgbJeNRy/s400/Me_3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-26515173359873678542010-01-18T07:13:00.003-06:002014-03-14T00:02:04.777-05:00Happy Birthday Dad!It was nice to talk with you the other day, I hope your birthday evening was fun and enjoyable! I miss your quirky sense of humor, funny dancing, and great story telling. I hope this year is fulfilling in many ways, I know you'll find ways to make it fun and exciting! Miss ya and love you lots... Happy Birthday!<br />
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MarieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659492210541106878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29067686.post-28879367059739398412010-01-14T11:27:00.002-06:002014-03-14T00:02:25.763-05:00Happy birthday MichelleI've missed you over the years and hope to see more of you in the years to come. Your great fun, silly and crazy...like the rest of us sisters. I wish you all the joy and fulfillment this next year can bring and hope we can meet up soon! Happy Birthday sis! xoxo<br />
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