So here's a question for ya... Do we play God? I now work with the adult mentally impaired. Most of them are fairly independent, as far as able to feed themselves and use the restroom by themselves. However at some point a decision was made to save their lives. Should it have been? If I were to ask any of my fellow teachers I am sure they would say that our lives are better for having known them. I'm not sure Obama's healthcare plan would agree with us.

Gardasil; Protection or a death sentence?

I was reading an article this week that says "The government report released Tuesday linked Gardasil to 32 unconfirmed deaths as well as incidents of blood clots and neurological disorders." Comforting huh?
I have to say as a mother I teach my children purity, and not to have sex before marriage, and that if they stick to that and their future mate (whom I pray for every night)sticks to that, they don't' need to worry about a STD... However I have to admit I had considered getting the vaccination for my girls.
Why? Several reasons.
One, I know someone who stayed pure until marriage and wound up with HPV. Her husband had gotten drunk one night as a teenager before he got saved. He wound up having sex with a girl who had HPV and even though he had no symptoms, he passed it to his wife. Fortunately God healed her before she had children, so she didn't pass on any complications.
Two, I knew a child who's mom had HPV when she was born. Because of that, she wound up having complications all her life. She suffered from growths in her airways, and had to have laser surgery a couple of times a year to remove the growths to keep her from suffocating.
Three, If it works, and could really save them some heartache... Why not.

I guess I know why not now.

If I had it to do again...

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 i nside 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.look 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.


Don't wait! Live your life "over" today!

Kitten anyone?

Ok, not really, If I get rid of it my kids will be upset at me. We went to church today to see God and found a cat... Yeah this poor little thing showed up one our church doorstep. It was pretty obvious by the bones showing that no one was caring for it, so we brought it home. As you can see Anny was thrilled... Excetera was not...Welcome Granite everyone.

Awww thanks Sam.

When I got home today there was a rose on my night stand, and on it's cellophane wrapper was written...

I knew it was from Sam, I recognise her writing, and she is the sharpie queen...

Thank you Sam, you made my day!