I saw this and couldn't resist posting......
They're Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say 'Hell' to someone who
doesn't care much about you.
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>Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation...
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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help that they can get.
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled.Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
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>Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM.. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours"
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Holiday Activities Around Town
Here's some Christmas fun going on around the Metro this holiday season!! Ho! Ho! Ho!
A Very Merry Morning for Preschool Families at Westside http://www.
A Christmas Carol
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Whoville Holidays
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Christmas in the Park
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Holiday fun with Santa at Powell Gardens
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Stone Lion Puppet Theatre presents: “Twas Etc.”
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Santa’s Crayola Christmas Land at Crown Center
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Hall of Trees
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Musical Fun for Kids with Dino O’Dell
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Holiday Music fun with Mr. Stinky Feet
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Holiday Music with The Doo-Dads
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Santa’s Gingerbread Village
http://www.visitkc.com/events/
Christmas Around Town (Old Shawnee Town)http://www.shawneetown.
Christmas Open House at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
http://www.olatheks.org/
Journey to Bethlehem – Live Nativity
http://www.southminsterpres.
Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon
http://www.kcballet.org/
The Nutcracker
http://www.kcballet.org/
Thursday, November 18, 2010
DECEMBER 2010 ACTIVITIES
The next Kid’s Activity is Friday, December 3, 2010: Its getting cold outside, so lets warm up with our kids inside! Meet at 9:30-11:30 am at
Mark your calendars! The next Mom's Time Out will be at 7pm on December 7th at the Old Chicago at
Also mark your calendars for a cosmetics demonstration with a Smashbox make-up artist on December 13th. More information to follow.
Santa Claus is coming to St. Elizabeth's Hall December 19th! Saint Gerald's Circle will be providing sugar cookies to decorate and will be selling fun craft projects for the children at the Knights of Columbus Breakfast. We will need members' help in donating sugar cookies and frosting, as well as volunteers to help out at the table that morning.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
In honor of Veterans Day
Snack Lunches
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. 'I'm glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,' I thought.
Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation.
'Where are you headed?' I asked the soldier seated nearest to
me. 'Petawawa. We'll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we're being deployed to Afghanistan.'
After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached the east, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time...
As I reached for my wallet, I overheard a soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch. 'No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn't be worth five bucks. I'll wait till we get to base.' His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers None were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a fifty dollar bill. 'Take a lunch to all those soldiers.' She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. 'My son was a soldier in Iraq ; it's almost like you are doing it for him.'
Picking up ten sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, 'Which do you like best - beef or chicken?'
'Chicken,' I replied, wondering why she asked. She turned and went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first class.
'This is your thanks.'
After we finished eating, I went again to the back of the plane, heading for the rest room. A man stopped me. 'I saw what you did I want to be part of it. Here, take this.' He handed me twenty-five dollars.
Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked, I hoped he was not looking for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the plane. When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his hand and said, 'I want to shake your hand.' Quickly unfastening my seatbelt I stood and took the Captain's hand. With a booming voice he said, 'I was a soldier and I was a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot.' I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to shake mine. He left another twenty-five dollars in my palm.
When we landed I gathered my belongings and started to deplane. Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket,turned, and walked away without saying a word. Another twenty-five dollars!
Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the base. I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars. 'It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God Bless You.'
Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers.
As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of
meals. It seemed so little...
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.'
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. 'I'm glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,' I thought.
Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation.
'Where are you headed?' I asked the soldier seated nearest to
me. 'Petawawa. We'll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we're being deployed to Afghanistan.'
After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached the east, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time...
As I reached for my wallet, I overheard a soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch. 'No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn't be worth five bucks. I'll wait till we get to base.' His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers None were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a fifty dollar bill. 'Take a lunch to all those soldiers.' She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. 'My son was a soldier in Iraq ; it's almost like you are doing it for him.'
Picking up ten sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, 'Which do you like best - beef or chicken?'
'Chicken,' I replied, wondering why she asked. She turned and went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first class.
'This is your thanks.'
After we finished eating, I went again to the back of the plane, heading for the rest room. A man stopped me. 'I saw what you did I want to be part of it. Here, take this.' He handed me twenty-five dollars.
Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked, I hoped he was not looking for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the plane. When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his hand and said, 'I want to shake your hand.' Quickly unfastening my seatbelt I stood and took the Captain's hand. With a booming voice he said, 'I was a soldier and I was a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot.' I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to shake mine. He left another twenty-five dollars in my palm.
When we landed I gathered my belongings and started to deplane. Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket,turned, and walked away without saying a word. Another twenty-five dollars!
Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the base. I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars. 'It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God Bless You.'
Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers.
As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of
meals. It seemed so little...
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.'
Monday, October 11, 2010
St. Gerard's Feast Day
Just a reminder that the St. Gerard's Feast Day Mass and Brunch is this Friday, October 15. Make sure to e-mail Rachael Schwertner if you are able to make it so they can plan accordingly for food. (rachaelschwertner@yahoo.com) Hope to celebrate the special day with all of you!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
HALLOWEEN COSTUME EXCHANGE
This is the best way to beg and borrow a Halloween costume for your wee one. If you are looking for something in particular, or have something to share, post it here!
I just got my son a pirate costume but he would like a sword to go with it. Does anyone have one we can borrow?
My daughter (8 yrs old) who wears 6X is looking for a costume - not sure what - but if anyone has any that might fit - let me know!
I have a poodle skirt (not sure of the size - 22-23 inch waist - 17 inches in length) - my mom made it for me when I was a kid.
I have a Pink Princess size Small (3-4 yrs).
I think I also have fairy wings.
This is the best way to beg and borrow a Halloween costume for your wee one. If you are looking for something in particular, or have something to share, post it here!
I just got my son a pirate costume but he would like a sword to go with it. Does anyone have one we can borrow?
My daughter (8 yrs old) who wears 6X is looking for a costume - not sure what - but if anyone has any that might fit - let me know!
I have a poodle skirt (not sure of the size - 22-23 inch waist - 17 inches in length) - my mom made it for me when I was a kid.
I have a Pink Princess size Small (3-4 yrs).
I think I also have fairy wings.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Do you need a good laugh? :)
I just received this today and loved it! Hope it makes you smile during your crazy day as much as it made me.....and realize that God is good and knows our hearts, Moms! :)
Whenever your children are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children.
After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve.
And the first thing he said was ' DON'T!'
'Don't what?' Adam replied.
'Don't eat the forbidden fruit.' God said.
'Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit?
Hey Eve… we have forbidden fruit! '
‘No Way!'
'Yes way! '
'Do NOT eat the fruit! said God.
'Why? '
'Because I am your Father and I said so! ' God replied,
wondering why He hadn't stopped creation after making the elephants
A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break
and He was ticked! 'Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?'
God asked.
'Uh huh,' Adam replied.
'Then why did you?' said the Father.
'I don't know,' said Eve.
'She started it!' Adam said.
'Did not!'
'Did too!'
'DID NOT!'
Having had it with the two of them, God's punishment was that Adam and Eve
should have children of their own. Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.
If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it,
don't be hard on yourself.
If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you?
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
50 Life Lessons
Some of my favorite life lessons are below. It's always nice to be reminded of them. Do you have a life lesson you would like to share?
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Taken from Regina Brett's 45 life lessons and 5 to grow on
Regina Brett, The Plain Dealer
Originally published in The Plain Dealer on Sunday, May 28, 2006
Friends are the family we choose for ourselves!
Do you have a favorite life lesson you'd like to share (it doesn't have to be your own).
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Taken from Regina Brett's 45 life lessons and 5 to grow on
Regina Brett, The Plain Dealer
Originally published in The Plain Dealer on Sunday, May 28, 2006
Friends are the family we choose for ourselves!
Do you have a favorite life lesson you'd like to share (it doesn't have to be your own).
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Consignment Sale Season!!!
The Fall season is rapidly approaching which means so are the consignment sales around town! Yea!! Here's a list to check out to score some great baby, toddler, kid, and maternity gear!
Aug.30-Sept. 3 Kids Closet Connection at the Overland Park Convention Center Exhibition Hall. Opens at 9 am.
Sept. 11- Johnson County Mothers of Multiples. Indian Creek Community Church. 8-1 pm. Cash Only and no strollers before 10 due to limited space.
Sept. 16-19- Just Between Friends Overland Park. Overland Park Trade Center Exhibition Hall.
Sept. 18- Greater KC Mothers of Twins Club. First Church of the Nazarene at 119th and Stateline. 8-2 pm.
Sept. 22-25- Here We Grow Again Olathe. Former Dillons Store at 581 Santa Fe.
Oct. 1-3- KC Kids Sale. No available details at this time.
Oct. 15-17- Just Between Friends Shawnee. Kansas Speedway.
Check out this website for a more complete list of sales as well as their websites:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September Meeting
Our September meeting will be here before we know it! On Thurday the 16th, we will have a speaker come to talk to us about nutrition. If there are any specific questions, please comment and we can hopefully get them answered for you that evening.
Also, we are thinking of having each of us bring an easy, healthy recipe that our families/kids actually like/eat to share with the group. I know we all get caught in a rut of the same things over and over and some new ideas from each other might be just what we all need. You can post your recipe here and we can get them combined to hand out and email to each other.
Here's a great article focusing on the value of eating healthy Life from living food from the New York Times on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 you should check out.
Another great article to read is Grocery Shopping: 10 Tips to Make it Healthy - Healthy Recipes, Nutrition and Cooking Tips to Improve Health on MedicineNet.com
Also, we are thinking of having each of us bring an easy, healthy recipe that our families/kids actually like/eat to share with the group. I know we all get caught in a rut of the same things over and over and some new ideas from each other might be just what we all need. You can post your recipe here and we can get them combined to hand out and email to each other.
Here's a great article focusing on the value of eating healthy Life from living food from the New York Times on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 you should check out.
Another great article to read is Grocery Shopping: 10 Tips to Make it Healthy - Healthy Recipes, Nutrition and Cooking Tips to Improve Health on MedicineNet.com
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
October Family Activity
On Saturday, October 2nd we will have a hayride at Shawnee Mission Park from 5:30-7:30. The first hour is a hay ride and the second hour is for roasting marshmallows and drinking apple cider. The cost will be $4 per person with 2 and under being free. Money will be collected at 5:15 on the day of the event. There is a limit of (we will have two wagons that accommodate 25-30 people each). Sign up is on a first come basis. If you want to be the first to sign up, just reply here - you can just use your first name and last initial and how many (including you) will be attending. If you sign up, you are not obligated to attend. We just need to get an idea how many people are interested and can attend on this evening. Thanks!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
BBQ Family Event
What a great turnout at the BBQ at Karen's House on Sunday, August 29th! Thanks to all who came and brought their yummy side dishes and desserts. If there is a recipe you'd like to get, respond to this post and hopefully we can get it for you!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
2010 KICK OFF MEETING!!!
Don't forget our Fall 2010 Kick off meeting is this Thursday, August 26 at 7 pm! You don't want to miss out on the fellowship, food, updates for the activities this year, and of course, DOOR PRIZES!! All are welcome to meet in the Church prior to the meeting at 6:30 pm to say the Rosary with other mothers. What a beautiful way to kick off our year together as well as our children's school year! Hope to see you there!!
Looking for a Good Book???
Of course we are all limited on time these days with kids, but there's always time to catch up on some good books, right??:) At two recent SGC meetings, I overheard conversations discussing books you would recommend to others so why not add them to the blog to share with everyone! If you have a favorite or even one that was pretty good that you just finished, add it to the list to share with your SGC friends.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Cinderella at Theatre in the Park
On Tuesday, July 27 you and the family can see Cinderella at The Theatre in the Park (Shawnee Mission Park) FREE Just RSVP by July 20th at surewestkc.net/RSVP Gates open at 7pm, showtime at 8:30pm. Parking is also free and guests can bring lawn chairs, coolers, food and blankets. Kids can come dressed as their favorite Cinderella character. Photo opportunity with the cast after the show.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Fourth of July Fireworks
We made it out to a fireworks display for the kids in 2008. We didn't really care to go but we
knew it was something the kids would like to do. After arriving at least an hour early to get a space in the parking lot, we were a little suprised that the show only lasted about 15 minutes. Is that normal for a city fireworks display? Guess I remember other displays lasting longer but maybe my memory is already going! :) The traffic getting out of the parking lot and home took longer than that! The most important thing was that the kids seemed to enjoy it! It's all about the kids right? And doing fun things for them especially on the holidays......
Anyone know of any fireworks to see besides those at the Great Mall? Or other suggestions for things to do on the 4th?
knew it was something the kids would like to do. After arriving at least an hour early to get a space in the parking lot, we were a little suprised that the show only lasted about 15 minutes. Is that normal for a city fireworks display? Guess I remember other displays lasting longer but maybe my memory is already going! :) The traffic getting out of the parking lot and home took longer than that! The most important thing was that the kids seemed to enjoy it! It's all about the kids right? And doing fun things for them especially on the holidays......Anyone know of any fireworks to see besides those at the Great Mall? Or other suggestions for things to do on the 4th?
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Ice Cream Dreamery
This fundraiser for The Children's Place features ice cream tastings, contests, inflatables and entertainment from groups such as The Doo Dads and Dino O'Dell and the Funky Mamas. Ice cream vendors include Sheridan's Frozen Custard, Belfonte, Blue Bell and more.
Date: Saturday, June 26
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Crown Center Square
Phone: 816-274-8444 816-274-8444
Admission: $10 for a family of four, plus $1 for each additional child, or $5 per individual
URL: http://www.tcpkc.org/events.htm
Date: Saturday, June 26
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Crown Center Square
Phone: 816-274-8444 816-274-8444
Admission: $10 for a family of four, plus $1 for each additional child, or $5 per individual
URL: http://www.tcpkc.org/events.htm
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Swimming - new water park
Black Bob Bay Aquatics Park Now Planned for June 5th
Olathe’s new water park, Black Bob Bay, is on schedule to open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th.
The new water park will have the original Black Bob diving pool and 50 meter pool, but a zero depth entry feature has been added. New amenities include a lazy river, water slides, a new children’s pool, and a shallow water play area with water features and a dump bucket.
All other City pools (Frontier, Mill Creek and Oregon Trial) have already opened for the season.
Olathe’s new water park, Black Bob Bay, is on schedule to open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th.
The new water park will have the original Black Bob diving pool and 50 meter pool, but a zero depth entry feature has been added. New amenities include a lazy river, water slides, a new children’s pool, and a shallow water play area with water features and a dump bucket.
All other City pools (Frontier, Mill Creek and Oregon Trial) have already opened for the season.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Mafaffie Stagecoach and Farm
Back by popular demand for its second season, the Mahaffie Stagecoach and Farm, 1200 Kansas City Rd., will again offer “Open Late 6-8” events during June and July (starting June 3). The open late events feature free admission, but special activities like stagecoach rides are $2 per person.
Each Thursday night visitors can participate in hands-on activities associated with a different aspect of 1860s history. They include: 19th Century Farming on June 3rd and July 22nd; Civil War on June 10th and July 15th; Hit the Trail on June 17th and July 15th; and Kansas Cowboys on June 24th and July 29th.
The historic site is open with living history activities and stagecoach rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. For a complete listing of events visit www.mahaffie.org or call 913-971-5111 913-971-5111 .
Each Thursday night visitors can participate in hands-on activities associated with a different aspect of 1860s history. They include: 19th Century Farming on June 3rd and July 22nd; Civil War on June 10th and July 15th; Hit the Trail on June 17th and July 15th; and Kansas Cowboys on June 24th and July 29th.
The historic site is open with living history activities and stagecoach rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. For a complete listing of events visit www.mahaffie.org or call 913-971-5111 913-971-5111 .
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Simple Summer Salad Recipe
Here is a great summer salad recipe - that's healthy too. It was made recently at the May meeting. You could even add grilled chicken and it can be your entire dinner!
Spinach Salad (Celeste Steffens)
Clean, dry spinach leaves (or baby spinach leaves, which I prefer)
Red onion—(*optional, diced very small)
Crumbled feta cheese
Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Crushed walnuts
Dried cherries, cut in half (or you can use any kind of fruit you like, such as mandarin oranges)
Light Italian Dressing
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine light Italian dressing and balsamic vinaigrette (I use about 2 parts Italian dressing to 1 part balsamic vinaigrette). Wait to add the combined dressing until right before you serve the salad, then stir it in. A little dressing goes a long way so be careful not to overdo it. Enjoy!
Spinach Salad (Celeste Steffens)
Clean, dry spinach leaves (or baby spinach leaves, which I prefer)
Red onion—(*optional, diced very small)
Crumbled feta cheese
Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Crushed walnuts
Dried cherries, cut in half (or you can use any kind of fruit you like, such as mandarin oranges)
Light Italian Dressing
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine light Italian dressing and balsamic vinaigrette (I use about 2 parts Italian dressing to 1 part balsamic vinaigrette). Wait to add the combined dressing until right before you serve the salad, then stir it in. A little dressing goes a long way so be careful not to overdo it. Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Jiggle Jam Family Fest 2010
For some fun over Memorial Weekend check out Jiggle Jam at the Crown Center!
Saturday, May 29th - 9am-8pm
Sunday, May 30th - 11am - 6pm
Featuring Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove & The Hiccups!
With musical workshops, games, Wonderscope, inflatables, food and drink, dancing and FUN! FUN! FUN!
And don't forget a swimming suit for the fountains.
A photo of my kids 4 years ago in the fountains - they sure grow up fast!
Saturday, May 29th - 9am-8pm
Sunday, May 30th - 11am - 6pm
Featuring Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove & The Hiccups!
With musical workshops, games, Wonderscope, inflatables, food and drink, dancing and FUN! FUN! FUN!
And don't forget a swimming suit for the fountains.
A photo of my kids 4 years ago in the fountains - they sure grow up fast!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Summer Reading Program Kick-off
This is a great reading program - your kids get to pick out a free new book in August! Your kids don't have to know how to read - you read to them and it counts! My kids have done it several years now and I enjoy it just as much as the kids.
Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Frontier Park
Age Group: All Ages
Start your summer off with a bang at our Summer Reading Kick-Off. Summer reading folders can also be picked up at either Olathe library beginning on this date.
For more information: Call(913) 971-6874
All young readers (going into 5th grade and younger) are invited to pick up a summer reading folder at the library beginning Saturday, May 22. We will continue to distribute folders throughout the summer. Folders will also be available at our Summer Reading Kick-Off on May 22 at Frontier Park. Use the folder to keep track of all your summer reading. Collect colorful stickers for your folder each week at the library. Bring your folder back between August 2 - 22 to receive a free paperback book!
Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Frontier Park
Age Group: All Ages
Start your summer off with a bang at our Summer Reading Kick-Off. Summer reading folders can also be picked up at either Olathe library beginning on this date.
For more information: Call(913) 971-6874
All young readers (going into 5th grade and younger) are invited to pick up a summer reading folder at the library beginning Saturday, May 22. We will continue to distribute folders throughout the summer. Folders will also be available at our Summer Reading Kick-Off on May 22 at Frontier Park. Use the folder to keep track of all your summer reading. Collect colorful stickers for your folder each week at the library. Bring your folder back between August 2 - 22 to receive a free paperback book!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Catechesis of the Good Sheperd
This past year I assisted in the Catechesis of the Good Sheperd classes since both of my children were in the class. I learned so much and am interested in learning more so I can be certified to teach. The classes will be starting soon and are located in Lenexa. I have been told the course is not offered that often and usually the classes are held in other locations. So now is the time to sign up! Registration deadline is June 4th.
"Focusing on God’s unconditional love through the parable of the Good Shepherd, the Level 1 course is based on the conviction that God and the child are in relationship. It is the foundation-level training for the catechesis in general and for the 3- to 6-year-old child in particular.
This course will give you the background formation as well as the skills to create a prepared environment, or atrium, and make presentations that enable the child to draw near to God."
CLASS SCHEDULE - at Holy Trinity in Lenexa
Formation sessions are offered on one long weekend of four days (June 12-15) and three additional Saturdays during the year (Nov. 6, 2010, March 5 and April 30, 2011) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Comment to this post and I will forward more information/complete brochure.
"Focusing on God’s unconditional love through the parable of the Good Shepherd, the Level 1 course is based on the conviction that God and the child are in relationship. It is the foundation-level training for the catechesis in general and for the 3- to 6-year-old child in particular.
This course will give you the background formation as well as the skills to create a prepared environment, or atrium, and make presentations that enable the child to draw near to God."
CLASS SCHEDULE - at Holy Trinity in Lenexa
Formation sessions are offered on one long weekend of four days (June 12-15) and three additional Saturdays during the year (Nov. 6, 2010, March 5 and April 30, 2011) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Comment to this post and I will forward more information/complete brochure.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Honor Mother Teresa
The Empire State building frequently colors theirs lights at night to honor various events or people. A group asked them to change their lights to blue and white to honor Mother Teresa's 100th bday on August 26. The Empire State Building rejected their request. But last year, they lit up their building to honor the Communist Revolution in China (even though that event involved the killing of millions of innocent people). They probably rejected it because they are being PC. So here is a petition I saw that you can sign to ask them to change their mind.
Please sign this petition. The Empire State Building won't honor Mother Teresa.
Support Mother Teresa
http://www.catholicleague.org/petition.php
Please sign this petition. The Empire State Building won't honor Mother Teresa.
Support Mother Teresa
http://www.catholicleague.org/petition.php
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Vacation Bible School in the Rainforest
Attention all incoming K-5th grade students!
Come and experience an adventure like no other!
Holy Spirit will be transformed into SonQuest Rainforest; where there will be jungle music, activities galore and you are assured of lots of fun and friends while learning about Jesus!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church
June 7th – June 11th, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$35.00 – One Child, $45.00 – Two Children, $55.00 - Three or More Children
In order to join the fun, please complete the registration form (forms can be picked up at the church or leave a comment and a form can be emailed to you) and return it to the School of Religion office with payment by May 5th. Please make checks out to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Register early as class sizes may be limited!
We can’t wait to see you!!A Luncheon will be offered after the children’s program on Friday, June 11th. There are still opportunities to volunteer -registration fees may be waived or discounted for those able to volunteer (daycare will be provided). Let us know if you are able to assist.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sandy Drake
599-6319
sandydkc@gmail.com
Come and experience an adventure like no other!
Holy Spirit will be transformed into SonQuest Rainforest; where there will be jungle music, activities galore and you are assured of lots of fun and friends while learning about Jesus!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church
June 7th – June 11th, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$35.00 – One Child, $45.00 – Two Children, $55.00 - Three or More Children
In order to join the fun, please complete the registration form (forms can be picked up at the church or leave a comment and a form can be emailed to you) and return it to the School of Religion office with payment by May 5th. Please make checks out to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Register early as class sizes may be limited!
We can’t wait to see you!!A Luncheon will be offered after the children’s program on Friday, June 11th. There are still opportunities to volunteer -registration fees may be waived or discounted for those able to volunteer (daycare will be provided). Let us know if you are able to assist.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sandy Drake
599-6319
sandydkc@gmail.com
Monday, April 12, 2010
This week is a very important week for KEXS AM1090 Catholic Radio. They are desperate for funds to support this ongoing ministry that is a vital part of our Catholic Faith. Please consider listening in this week on AM1090 and consider pledging your support. God will bless you. - Cheryl
RESOURCES TO BOOST YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Catholic Radio: KEXS AM1090
Listen Live at www.thecatholicradionetwork.com
EWTN Catholic Television:
SureWest Channel 474
TimeWarner Channel 190
JOIN FELLOW FAITHFUL AND LISTEN AND WATCH!!
RESOURCES TO BOOST YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Catholic Radio: KEXS AM1090
Listen Live at www.thecatholicradionetwork.com
EWTN Catholic Television:
SureWest Channel 474
TimeWarner Channel 190
JOIN FELLOW FAITHFUL AND LISTEN AND WATCH!!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Last night at our meeting we had Patti Lewis speak to us about Alexandra's House. Alexandra’s House is a nonprofit organization (that is not affiliated with any hospital or doctor’s office) that is supported entirely by donations from the community, and all its services to families are free. There was an article in the Kansas City Star telling the story behind Alexandra's House. It is an amazing story that will bring tears to your eyes. Or leave you sobbing like many of us did after watching a dvd with many pictures of precious babies. She spends her life caring for families in need. On the website is a list of ways help. Let's all take a moment today to pray for Patti and all of the babies and families out there who need our prayers.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Crock Pot Recipes
This is a post from October...but thought with this cold weather was good to repost...
Okay ladies, the weather is cooling down so it is time to bust out your crock pots! Use this space to post your favorite dump and savor recipes to share. If you have a great website or blog, be sure to share that too!
Okay ladies, the weather is cooling down so it is time to bust out your crock pots! Use this space to post your favorite dump and savor recipes to share. If you have a great website or blog, be sure to share that too!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Lent: Not always about giving up
From an article In the Spirit:Five things to take up rather than give up this Lent By Patty Kirk, Westville, Oklahoma (Click on the Title - Lent: Not always about giving up - above for the complete article.)
Get outdoors
One of the simplest and most immediate ways for me to get a sense of God’s presence is to go outside and look for it.
To remind myself of God’s omnipresence, I plan outdoor time: a trip across campus for my mail instead of having it delivered, a long run on the country roads near my house, a magically relaxing moment of bird watching.
Spend time with others
Another place where I’m sure to find God is in others, specifically those who are—or should be—the recipients of my generosity and compassion.
The needy themselves, according to Jesus, are God. In answer to his disciples’ questions about what to expect at the end of time, Jesus envisions himself enthroned in heaven, dividing the nations into two groups: those who showed him hospitality when he was hungry, thirsty, naked, sick and alone, and those who did not. Neither group remembers encountering Jesus in such circumstances, and he explains, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
I don’t have to go very far to find God in the needy. They’re all around me: retired colleagues, a neighbor kid whose mom needs a break, the mom herself. During Lent, I consciously set out to enjoy moments with them.
Pray for the little things
During Lent I pray more often—out in the garden, on my runs, over lunch with friends. I also pray smaller, about the most minor details of my life: to-do lists, writing deadlines, lost keys.
Others may consider such prayers inappropriate or irreverent. Many lim-it their prayers to desires they think God wants for them, not what they want for themselves.
Certainly, we should put God’s will before ours. But aren’t we also meant to be childlike in our faith? My daughters prayed about the most minute details of their lives—a lost toy, a sibling fight, a hard test, a bad breakup. Often, even when they prayed in anger or malice, I sensed a peace in them afterward, as though God had heard and answered their prayers. It’s never wrong to pray about anything.
“Here’s this problem,” I rant, as though God were a student who had skipped several classes. Then I worry forth my certitude of how bad things are and how much worse they’re likely to get.
I may sound pushy, disrespectful even, in my prayer-worries, and I am. I am as self-absorbed and demanding as my teenage daughters can be. But here’s the thing. During Lent and always, God is present. Nearby. Listening. Longing to respond.
If the one thing I give up during the Lenten season is worry, it’s only because I take on prayer. Prayer always draws us closer to God, and that is what Lent is all about—finding greater opportunities to bring the Divine into our daily lives. Hopefully that is what I can teach my daughters.
See the answers
Early in my adult faith I longed to read the Bible daily. As a full-time teacher and the mother of two toddlers, though, I had to spend what little unoccupied time I had grading papers. So I prayed for more time.
I didn’t really expect anything to change. And nothing did, exactly. I stayed just as busy at work, grading papers, just as busy at home, as I always had. Nevertheless, somehow I was able to get it all done. Every morning, that whole year, I read the Bible. I was granted the miracle of time.
Lent is a time to consciously acknowledge and appreciate life’s daily miracles. The miracles of dirt and winter onions and answered prayers.
Turn worry into prayer
If I ever felt challenged to give a cherished or unhealthy habit up for Lent, it would have to be worrying. Worries about my daughters or money or some conflict wake me most nights. I even worry about worrying. And I’m forever vowing, in vain, to stop. In the spirit of Lenten renewal, though, I weave my worrying into prayers. I call it “pray-worrying,” the closest I’ve ever come to that mysterious faith achievement of “just giving it to Jesus.”
Get outdoors
One of the simplest and most immediate ways for me to get a sense of God’s presence is to go outside and look for it.
To remind myself of God’s omnipresence, I plan outdoor time: a trip across campus for my mail instead of having it delivered, a long run on the country roads near my house, a magically relaxing moment of bird watching.
Spend time with others
Another place where I’m sure to find God is in others, specifically those who are—or should be—the recipients of my generosity and compassion.
The needy themselves, according to Jesus, are God. In answer to his disciples’ questions about what to expect at the end of time, Jesus envisions himself enthroned in heaven, dividing the nations into two groups: those who showed him hospitality when he was hungry, thirsty, naked, sick and alone, and those who did not. Neither group remembers encountering Jesus in such circumstances, and he explains, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
I don’t have to go very far to find God in the needy. They’re all around me: retired colleagues, a neighbor kid whose mom needs a break, the mom herself. During Lent, I consciously set out to enjoy moments with them.
Pray for the little things
During Lent I pray more often—out in the garden, on my runs, over lunch with friends. I also pray smaller, about the most minor details of my life: to-do lists, writing deadlines, lost keys.
Others may consider such prayers inappropriate or irreverent. Many lim-it their prayers to desires they think God wants for them, not what they want for themselves.
Certainly, we should put God’s will before ours. But aren’t we also meant to be childlike in our faith? My daughters prayed about the most minute details of their lives—a lost toy, a sibling fight, a hard test, a bad breakup. Often, even when they prayed in anger or malice, I sensed a peace in them afterward, as though God had heard and answered their prayers. It’s never wrong to pray about anything.
“Here’s this problem,” I rant, as though God were a student who had skipped several classes. Then I worry forth my certitude of how bad things are and how much worse they’re likely to get.
I may sound pushy, disrespectful even, in my prayer-worries, and I am. I am as self-absorbed and demanding as my teenage daughters can be. But here’s the thing. During Lent and always, God is present. Nearby. Listening. Longing to respond.
If the one thing I give up during the Lenten season is worry, it’s only because I take on prayer. Prayer always draws us closer to God, and that is what Lent is all about—finding greater opportunities to bring the Divine into our daily lives. Hopefully that is what I can teach my daughters.
See the answers
Early in my adult faith I longed to read the Bible daily. As a full-time teacher and the mother of two toddlers, though, I had to spend what little unoccupied time I had grading papers. So I prayed for more time.
I didn’t really expect anything to change. And nothing did, exactly. I stayed just as busy at work, grading papers, just as busy at home, as I always had. Nevertheless, somehow I was able to get it all done. Every morning, that whole year, I read the Bible. I was granted the miracle of time.
Lent is a time to consciously acknowledge and appreciate life’s daily miracles. The miracles of dirt and winter onions and answered prayers.
Turn worry into prayer
If I ever felt challenged to give a cherished or unhealthy habit up for Lent, it would have to be worrying. Worries about my daughters or money or some conflict wake me most nights. I even worry about worrying. And I’m forever vowing, in vain, to stop. In the spirit of Lenten renewal, though, I weave my worrying into prayers. I call it “pray-worrying,” the closest I’ve ever come to that mysterious faith achievement of “just giving it to Jesus.”
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Daily Lenten Reflection
Click on the Title (Daily Lenten Reflection) above to get a daily reflection every day this Lenten season.
Thursday After Ash Wednesday
"Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in my steps." (Luke 9:23)
Reflection.
WHAT TO GIVE UP . . .
Give up complaining. . . . . . . .focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism. . . . . . . . . become an optimist.
Give up harsh judgments . . .think kindly thoughts.
Give up worry. . . . . . . . . . . . . trust Divine Providence.
Give up discouragement. . . . .be full of hope.
Give up bitterness. . . . . . . . . . turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred. . . . . . . . . . . . . return good for evil.
Give up negativism . . . . . . . . .be positive.
Give up anger. . . . . . . . . . . . . .be more patient.
Give up pettiness. . . . . . . . . . .become mature.
Give up gloom. . . . . . . . . . . . . .enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealousy. . . . . . . . . . . .pray for trust.
Give up gossiping. . . . . . . . . . .control your tongue.
Give up sin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turn to virtue.
Give up giving up. . . . . . . . . . . hang in there!
Lenten Question
Q: Why are the forty days called Lent?
A: They are called Lent because that is the Old English word for spring, the season of the year during which they fall. This is something unique to English. In almost all other languages its name is a derivative of the Latin term, or "the forty days."
Lenten Action.
Think of a person with whom you have a strained relationship and make some gesture toward improving that relationship.
Prayer
Direct our actions, Lord, by your holy inspiration and carry them forward by your gracious help, that all our works may begin in you and by you be happily ended.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
Amen.
Thursday After Ash Wednesday
"Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in my steps." (Luke 9:23)
Reflection.
WHAT TO GIVE UP . . .
Give up complaining. . . . . . . .focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism. . . . . . . . . become an optimist.
Give up harsh judgments . . .think kindly thoughts.
Give up worry. . . . . . . . . . . . . trust Divine Providence.
Give up discouragement. . . . .be full of hope.
Give up bitterness. . . . . . . . . . turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred. . . . . . . . . . . . . return good for evil.
Give up negativism . . . . . . . . .be positive.
Give up anger. . . . . . . . . . . . . .be more patient.
Give up pettiness. . . . . . . . . . .become mature.
Give up gloom. . . . . . . . . . . . . .enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealousy. . . . . . . . . . . .pray for trust.
Give up gossiping. . . . . . . . . . .control your tongue.
Give up sin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . turn to virtue.
Give up giving up. . . . . . . . . . . hang in there!
Lenten Question
Q: Why are the forty days called Lent?
A: They are called Lent because that is the Old English word for spring, the season of the year during which they fall. This is something unique to English. In almost all other languages its name is a derivative of the Latin term, or "the forty days."
Lenten Action.
Think of a person with whom you have a strained relationship and make some gesture toward improving that relationship.
Prayer
Direct our actions, Lord, by your holy inspiration and carry them forward by your gracious help, that all our works may begin in you and by you be happily ended.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
Amen.
Friday, February 12, 2010
February Monthly Meeting
Thursday, February 18 – 7pm
Give your Lent a spiritual boost with our guest speaker on the Rosary. Learn about its origins, its place in our worship, and the promises rosary meditation offers. We'll conclude the meeting by saying the rosary as a group, so remember to bring yours!
Hope to see you there!
Give your Lent a spiritual boost with our guest speaker on the Rosary. Learn about its origins, its place in our worship, and the promises rosary meditation offers. We'll conclude the meeting by saying the rosary as a group, so remember to bring yours!
Hope to see you there!
Monday, February 8, 2010
How to Prepare Your Family’s Heart for Lent
1. Pray together each day as a family: in the morning, before meals, and at night.
2. Observe the Catholic Lenten regulations. Educate yourself on why they are observed and share what you learn with your family.
3. As a family, make a small daily sacrifice to remind you of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.
4. As a family, make a contribution of time to a service organization.
5. Receive the sacrament of Reconciliation as a family. Celebrate afterward.
6. Go to Stations of the Cross as a family. Prepare small children with coloring pages of each station.
7. Place a holy water font by your front door.
8. Wear a medal, cross or crucifix every day during lent.
9. Replace your regular radio station with a Christian one.
10. Minimize the secularization of Easter; keep your homes austere like the church.
With Lent fast approaching (ASH WEDNESDAY is February 17th) please take a moment to post comments on what you and your family are doing or have done in the past. Let's share our ideas to make the most of this time.
One thing we can start off by doing is attending mass on ASH WEDNESDAY. I realize that everyone has busy schedules but with mass times of 6:45am, 8:30, Noon, and 7pm - let's all try to make the time!
2. Observe the Catholic Lenten regulations. Educate yourself on why they are observed and share what you learn with your family.
3. As a family, make a small daily sacrifice to remind you of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.
4. As a family, make a contribution of time to a service organization.
5. Receive the sacrament of Reconciliation as a family. Celebrate afterward.
6. Go to Stations of the Cross as a family. Prepare small children with coloring pages of each station.
7. Place a holy water font by your front door.
8. Wear a medal, cross or crucifix every day during lent.
9. Replace your regular radio station with a Christian one.
10. Minimize the secularization of Easter; keep your homes austere like the church.
With Lent fast approaching (ASH WEDNESDAY is February 17th) please take a moment to post comments on what you and your family are doing or have done in the past. Let's share our ideas to make the most of this time.
One thing we can start off by doing is attending mass on ASH WEDNESDAY. I realize that everyone has busy schedules but with mass times of 6:45am, 8:30, Noon, and 7pm - let's all try to make the time!
Monday, January 18, 2010
January Meeting
Join us this Thursday, January 21st at 7pm for our first monthly meeting of 2010!
Need some help kick-starting your New Year's Resolutions? Join us for roundtable discussions on eating healthy, exercising, saving money, spirituality, and quality family time. Get the best advice from moms you know and admire!
Respond to one question below, a couple, or all of them! I know you all have plenty of great ideas to share. As we have done in past months, one door prize on Thursday will be awarded to someone who posts a comment here.
1. Share some ideas about healthy eating. Do you have any 'tricks' that you use to make sure you get all of your veggies in each day? What about getting kids to each veggies? Do you have any yummy recipes to share?
2. Share some ideas about exercise. Have you found a program that works great for you? When do you find the time?
3. Share some ideas about saving money. Does your household run on a strict budget? What are your tricks for cutting corners?
4. Share some ideas about spirituality. What things do you do on your own, with your spouse, as a family?
5. Share some ideas about quality family time. Do you plan events or just figure things out as you go? How often do you have family activities.
Need some help kick-starting your New Year's Resolutions? Join us for roundtable discussions on eating healthy, exercising, saving money, spirituality, and quality family time. Get the best advice from moms you know and admire!
Respond to one question below, a couple, or all of them! I know you all have plenty of great ideas to share. As we have done in past months, one door prize on Thursday will be awarded to someone who posts a comment here.
1. Share some ideas about healthy eating. Do you have any 'tricks' that you use to make sure you get all of your veggies in each day? What about getting kids to each veggies? Do you have any yummy recipes to share?
2. Share some ideas about exercise. Have you found a program that works great for you? When do you find the time?
3. Share some ideas about saving money. Does your household run on a strict budget? What are your tricks for cutting corners?
4. Share some ideas about spirituality. What things do you do on your own, with your spouse, as a family?
5. Share some ideas about quality family time. Do you plan events or just figure things out as you go? How often do you have family activities.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
2010 - Happy New Year!
I received this in an email from a dear friend of mine. I am not sure where it originated, but thought it was a nice list to be shared - maybe even worth posting on the refrigerator door for us to be a daily reminder.
HANDBOOK 2010
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily.. And while you walk, smile.
Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
40. Make God a part of your daily life!
May You Have A Happy & Healthy New Year!
HANDBOOK 2010
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily.. And while you walk, smile.
Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
40. Make God a part of your daily life!
May You Have A Happy & Healthy New Year!
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