When my kids were little Psalty the Singing Songbook was popular in the American Christian realm. One of his story tapes (my kids are that old!) included the song, "Make Me a Servant".
My then 4 year-old daughter sang it thusly:
"Give me a servant, humble and true..."
And I would think, "He did! And I'm it!"
Admit it. If you have children, you've felt that way. Or surely you've said,
"Isn't there someone else we could call, 'Mom', for just a few hours?"
Finally, the answer is, YES!!!!!
Admittedly, you will need a rather large kitchen to accommodate her,
but Robo-Maid has arrived.
Check her out here http://snurl.com/4ufgl
Blessings on you!
Marilyn
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Suicide Up Among Middle Aged Women
There’s a story news story out today saying there is a big rise in the suicide rate among middle-aged white women. No one knows why this is so.
One of the things I think I know is that people do desperate things – like end a marriage, or end a life – when they have lost hope. They’ve tried everything they can think of to make it better, so they figure there are no options left to them.
When they think, “This will never get better,” they look for a way out.
One thing I'm pretty darn sure I know is: There Are Always Options!
Just because you can’t see them at the moment, doesn’t mean they don’t exist. If you are desperate, or nearly so, please wait.
Wait for a change. Change is the only constant. This terrible time will pass.
Wait for an answer. Of course, to get an answer you have to (1) ask a question and (2) listen. I recommend you ask God your burning question and expect Him to answer. One of the things I know I know is that He cares for you.* Another one is that He is found by those who look for Him. **
Wait for a friend, someone who will hang in there with you. This may take a while. It may not be the person you think it is. It may not be the person you want it to be. Again, ask God to give you one, then wait and keep your eyes open.
If you don’t believe any of this, please talk to someone who will listen to you. If you don’t have a friend, call a counselor. If you can’t afford a counselor, call a Pastor. If you don’t trust pastors, call a suicide hotline. They will believe you, and they will help you find someone you can talk to.
One of the things I think I know is that people do desperate things – like end a marriage, or end a life – when they have lost hope. They’ve tried everything they can think of to make it better, so they figure there are no options left to them.
When they think, “This will never get better,” they look for a way out.
One thing I'm pretty darn sure I know is: There Are Always Options!
Just because you can’t see them at the moment, doesn’t mean they don’t exist. If you are desperate, or nearly so, please wait.
Wait for a change. Change is the only constant. This terrible time will pass.
Wait for an answer. Of course, to get an answer you have to (1) ask a question and (2) listen. I recommend you ask God your burning question and expect Him to answer. One of the things I know I know is that He cares for you.* Another one is that He is found by those who look for Him. **
Wait for a friend, someone who will hang in there with you. This may take a while. It may not be the person you think it is. It may not be the person you want it to be. Again, ask God to give you one, then wait and keep your eyes open.
If you don’t believe any of this, please talk to someone who will listen to you. If you don’t have a friend, call a counselor. If you can’t afford a counselor, call a Pastor. If you don’t trust pastors, call a suicide hotline. They will believe you, and they will help you find someone you can talk to.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Update on Miz Woody's Doin's
My new website is online and my “Official Site Launch”
is Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00 EST
My mentor and joint venture partner, Rhea Perry, will host a teleconference
during which she will interview Yours Truly.
I’d love for you to hear what I’ve been up to and get the nitty gritty on my
membership web site. The call is free, except long distance charges (if you still have those.)
The number to call is 270-696-1500
The passcode is 21414#
Hope you can join us!
Be sure to visit my site www.CreatingGreatHomes.com
and click on all the buttons!
I’m pretty pleased with it so far, and it’s growing all the time.
Blessings on you!
Marilyn
P.S. Oh! I almost forgot. My son, Brent Woodard, designed the beautiful banner, logo and buttons. (He’s getting his degree in Graphic Design in December of THIS YEAR!!! http://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencewoodard )
P.P.S. You can get a one-month trial membership for ONE Dollar! You can’t even buy a cup of coffee for that!
is Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00 EST
My mentor and joint venture partner, Rhea Perry, will host a teleconference
during which she will interview Yours Truly.
I’d love for you to hear what I’ve been up to and get the nitty gritty on my
membership web site. The call is free, except long distance charges (if you still have those.)
The number to call is 270-696-1500
The passcode is 21414#
Hope you can join us!
Be sure to visit my site www.CreatingGreatHomes.com
and click on all the buttons!
I’m pretty pleased with it so far, and it’s growing all the time.
Blessings on you!
Marilyn
P.S. Oh! I almost forgot. My son, Brent Woodard, designed the beautiful banner, logo and buttons. (He’s getting his degree in Graphic Design in December of THIS YEAR!!! http://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencewoodard )
P.P.S. You can get a one-month trial membership for ONE Dollar! You can’t even buy a cup of coffee for that!
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