Little Girl on a Plane

LITTLE GIRL ON A PLANE... An atheist was seated next to a little girl on an airplane and he turned to her and said, "Do you want to talk? Flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."
The little girl, who had just started to read her book, replied to the total stranger, "What would you want to talk about?"
"Oh, I don't know," said the atheist.  "How about why there is no God, or no Heaven or Hell, or no life after death?" as he smiled smugly.
"OK,", she said.  "Those could be interesting topics but let me ask you a questions first.  A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass.  Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, but a horse produces clumps.  Why do you suppose that is?"
The atheist, visibly surprised by the little girl's intelligence, thinks about it and says, "Hmmm, I have no idea." 
To which the little girl replies, "Do you really feel qualified to discuss God, Heaven and Hell, or life after death, when you don't know shit?"

It has been a long time since I have updated :~(

We are all still here, pluggin' away at life.  The kids are growing and they have all been pretty healthy!  Dominic and Jayden are doing well with homeschooling, their grades are excellent anyway!  They are both preparing for their music recital, Dominic with Guitar and Jayden with piano as well as a Karate Tournament in a few weeks.  Dominic's baby's arrived in April, 1 day old chicks, 25 laying hens they will be!  He lost 2 of them right away so he was really hard on himself about that.  The chickens are his, he has paid for them with his own money and he takes care of them completely.  He hope's when they start to lay eggs that he is able to sell the eggs, of course with all the baking I do I will be a regular customer for those good farm fresh eggs!  The chickens as well as the entire farm is one huge learning experiment after another, I am so greatful for the classroom they have!

Jayden celebrated his 1st Communion in April too, we are very proud of him as he grows in his faith and becomes closer to God!

Keegan is enjoying his friends at preschool and the baby, "baby Khail" is now 1!  Khail is walking all over and HATES to be in doors.  When I have to school that is hard, so thank goodness for the farm and Papa! 

Khail had and has been showing signs of an ear infection for a long time, so we made sure with an ENT doc that all was well.  While waiting for a long time in the waiting room, Khail started to bang his head on the window case, the nurse of course saw that.  After all was said and done, his ears were perfect, hearing and all!  The Dr. didn't say "I think he has", but thought that Khail should be evaluated for Autism because well the nurse saw him bang his head on the window case and he displayed no other signs of ear problems, so maybe we should blame his behavior on some other disorder.  

I am so irritated in the fact that some are so quick to want to slap a "label" on a kid, because it would just be easier.  When can a kid just be a kid and what is defined exactly as a "normal" child.  Of course my heart sank and I called my doctor and she doesn't think so, but this will be something we'll watch because you never know.  I took a class one time and I had learned that we, American's, are the ONLY country in the entire world that medicates our children for ADD and ADHD, no other country drugs their children for this because they say that it is not a child's problem it is more of an adult problem in that adults now a days don't want to and can't handle their children.  And so it's easier to pop your kid a "chill pill".  I'm not saying it's wrong or that it's right, to each his own as you as a parent can be the only one to make that decision for YOUR child.  Year's ago kids didn't have all these things, so why all of the sudden now is this a booming trend, hmmm.

Khail doesn't have anything wrong with him, but boredom of sitting in a waiting room with nothing to do for too long.  He doesn't want to sit patiently in a waiting room, he wants to run and be free, he wants to make noise and be a boy, like little boys should be!

How are we doing, Josh is busy with work and as the boys get older, games and outdoor activities are more fun with the boys!  For me, I think this 4th year has hit me with a tiredness in life that I just can't explain, grief is quite a journey, it's not easy.

Okay, need some prayer, have some projects in the works, CROSSING my fingers it all happens!

On another note, July 21st is our 5th Annual HOPE Run!  So please keep watching for details to come!  Last year we celebrated Isaac's Birthday by raising enough money, $1,000 sponsorship for the HOPE Run so that we could tell Isaac "Happy 6th Birthday" on the back of the HOPE Run shirts, it was a perfect way for us to wish him a Happy Birthday and still contribute in his honor money towards research!  A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that was a part of wishing Isaac a Happy 6th Birthday, I think I slacked with having the new baby that my thank you's may not have made it out, I'm not very good about things like that and I apologize, but please know you are so appreciated in our hearts!  This year we'd again like to raise enough money so that we can wish Isaac a "Happy 7th Birthday"!

If you would like to help us with our Birthday gift to Isaac this year please send your donation to:

Isaac's Foundation

"Happy 7th Birthday Isaac"

15412 110th St.

Sauk Centre, MN  56378

I will keep you all updated on our goal!

Thank you to all that have continued to keep us in your prayers, we sure have needed them!

Amazing Faith in God!

This is amazing!  I may have my doubts through my darkest moments of grief as I haven't exactly experienced coming back from the dead, but I know through what I have experienced that this life is not all we get!
Would you have obeyed God and prayed?????

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to everyone!

To my babies Dominic, Jayden, Isaac, Keegan and Mikhail; I love you all so very, very much, may Jesus be with you always, Happy Easter my loves! ~Mommy xoxoxoxoxo

2012 Chili Feed

2012 Chili Feed Totals:

We served approximately 447 adults and 48 kids raising a total PROFIT of: $23,720.33  

The 6th Annual Chili Feed will be held March 23, 2013 at Gerard's Dining and Banquet Hall in Sauk Centre.  Our next Fundraiser is our 5th Annual HOPE Run, which will be held on July 21, 2012 in West Union.  Can't wait to see you all there!

Not sure if I'll get caught up on sharing life before the Holiday this week, so if I don't please have a safe and Happy Easter!

~Linda

Remembering Isaac & "Diesel 10"

Tonight the boys and I are cuddled up on the couch watching one of Isaac's Movies, a Thomas the Train one.  He loved this movie, his favorite was "Diesel 10".  We watched it  quite often while in the hospital.  I close my eyes and I can see him.  I can see him right there beside me and between the soft noises of a now sleeping house I can even hear the way he softly spoke "Diesel 10", oh to hear his voice again.....  Together..... watching his movie and for a second it's so real..... many times I want to close my eyes and not open them, I miss him so much.....
There are so many in my life that think that after 4 years I should be okay, that I should have moved on by now.  Let me tell you, at least in my world of grief, the 2nd year without him was way harder then the 1st and this 4th year seems even harder yet.  I can't do this anymore if this is to only get harder.  I know I am under a lot of stress from the elements of life and from several that have contributed unbelievable pain in my life and maybe that's what is making this year so much harder is the reality that the ones I thought would be there for me the most have moved forward and left me grieving for my boy in the dust.  I think what hurts the most is their complete disregard for my son, for Isaac......
I'm so glad others have moved on, but this life without Isaac, without having all my children together with me, this life is killing me.

"Pink Slime"

I know I'm way over due on a post, I promised I would try my hardest to update more often, shame on me!  I will share when I can, I've really been in a slump with missing Isaac and with people, not so nice people in my life.


But for now check this out, OMG!  I have a whole new take on cold lunch!
"PINK SLIME" 

Never Argue with a Woman

One morning, the husband returns the boat to their lakeside cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.

Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out.  She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up, and begins to read her book.  The peace and solitude are magnificent.

Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat.  He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am.  What are you doing?'  

'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?')

'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her.

'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.'

'Yes, but I see you have all the equipment.   For all I know you could start at any moment.   I'll have to take you in and write you up.'

'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman.

'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden.

'That's true, but you have all the equipment.  For all I know you could start at any moment.'

'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left.

MORAL:    

Never argue with a woman who reads.  It's likely she can also think.


That's funny, that's just funny!  I'm still laughen'! 


I'd love to find the time, a spare moment to read a book.  Not too long ago, I tried it, taken' time to read a book I mean.  I told Josh to watch the boys and that I was going to take a bath "all by myself".  I grabbed a book, sat in a nice hot bath, so nice!  My first paragraph was peaceful!  Then I started reading the second paragraph and it was all over from there!  First Jayden came in because he had an argument with Dominic and then Keegan needed a drink of water and couldn't reach a cup out of the cupboard then they left the door open and soon the baby was standing up beside the tub splashing his hand in the water.  I tried so hard to ignore it, I tried so hard to pretend I was going to have a moment to myself and then I gave up!  Really, someone get Keegan a cup for a drink, Dominic and Jayden; unless there are wounds, solve it.  Come on, there is another bath tub at the other end of the house Josh, let Khail splash in the water in that tub, sigh.  Oh, well, someday!  

wigs4kids.org Donation

Josh/Daddy went to work today and took Keegan with.  It will be nice for the two of them to have their special time together, even if it's at work!
I have much to tell, but have some laundry to catch up on, some paperwork~yuck and I want to play a few board games with the older two boys in between telling the baby no he can not touch the game pieces!
But for today, real quick I want to encourage anyone that can donate hair to do so!  Yesterday we had some friends come over, the guys went one way and the girls went another.  It was nice as Josh took a few of the kids with them and I dropped off the younger kids at a sitters.  I never get "me" time, girl time, much of any kind of time and we went and had a cup of soup and a long conversation about everything!  It was nice to get some things off my chest.  Then I decided since I haven't had a hair cut in over a year and half it was time to get a trim!  Well I went in for a trim and I came out with 10 less inches!  I really was going to just get a trim, but when she said my natural locks were long enough, I said cut it off!  I HOPE that some little girl/boy will smile, it always brings tears to my eyes because I know what hair means.....
www.wigs4kids.org  A 501c3 Non-Profit organization that does NOT CHARGE THEIR PATIENTS FOR THEIR WIGS!

It's just hair and it will grow back, but to some one very special it could be the difference between a good day and a bad day!

Vote for us to win $10,000

Check out this link below it’s a chance to win $10,000 for my family to help us build a new house!

View our entry: https://longlivedreams.com?key=mrs.wwqoh2010%40yahoo.com

Remember, the more votes we receive, the closer we are to winning $10,000 and help from a personal "dream mentor", so please forward this onto everyone and have them vote for us, thanks!

Thanks for taking part in the American Family Insurance Go Get Your Dream Challenge!

Thanks AB! ~Lieser’s

My very first blog.....

I am excited about my new blog and I HOPE to find myself journaling more often than I was before.  While I know I will shed some tears in my new blog I HOPE to share some smiles and spread some laughter along the way.  I know that when I journal I feel much better, especially when I am upset or hurt about something, it's good therapy for me, for anyone and the best part about this kind of therapy is it's free!  Here's a thought; if you feel the need to pay for it you are welcome to make a donation to Isaac's Foundation!


I tried Facebook and I didn't really like it and maybe I won't like the blogging thing either, but I need to journal.  I need a place where I can be me.  Now thinking of it I am not sure if I shut off my Facebook account that I had, hummm..... will have to check into that and shut it off.  So while I am new to blogging, check out my new blog and let me know what I should change, what you like or what you don't like.  I'll be sure to blog a few spelling and grammatical errors along the way as well!  I don't always have time to spell check or re read what I've written.  It is what it is, I invite you to leave only positive comments!  I think I have it all set up right, guess we'll find out!


Please don't forget about the Chill Feed Fundraiser we have coming up soon for Isaac's Foundation.  We NEED donations for the auction, if you have an item/donation you'd like to make please let me know, mrs.wwqoh2010@yahoo.com  thanks!


Okay, better get some shut eye before the alarm goes off or more so lately a child..... May God Bless all sleep deprived Mommies!  and Daddies too!