Here Goes....

I did not want my blog to become political or a soap box, but I just could not let this one go.


I will say upfront (as if you probably didn't already know) I AM PRO LIFE.


The Susan G. Komen Controversy:


Over the last few years it came to my attention that Susan G Komen (who by the way does wonderful work to help find a cure for breast cancer) was giving money to Planned Parenthood for"breast health" at their clinics.  I was not thrilled so I would not donate because there was no accountability as to where this money was actually being spent.  The people at Planned Parenthood said it was going for breast exams etc.  I do not believe that, they are the biggest provider of abortions in the United States.


This week the Susan G Komen Foundation decided to not give grant money to PP.  Hooray!  Until 2 days later when they caved under political pressure and changed their mind and will now allow PP to apply for grant money.


During these 48 hours PP raised 1 million dollars in donations.  I am sure from the Pro Choice side.  During this same time Susan G Komen donations were up 100% mostly from Pro Life supporters.


I struggle with this because on the one hand if PP saved one life through a brochure they handed out or a breast exam than that is awesome.  But on the other hand they  performed over 300,000 abortions last year.


I was just about to send The Komen Foundation my donation yesterday before I heard of the reversal and I just couldn't.  If 1 cent of my money was used for abortions I would be sick!


Don't get me wrong The Komen Foundation does soooo much to help fight and find a cure for breast cancer, but they have to be able to assure me where my donation is going. So until they can assure me that the money  I donate will in no shape or form be used to fund abortions than I can not donate.


Until then I am looking into other ways of helping to fight breast cancer.  Here is a link to The National Breast Cancer Foundation and I have just made my donation. http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/


I was going to say I will get off my soapbox now, but I don't think I will ever get off of this one.  I Choose Life.

Being Grandparents....

Mick and I got the pleasure of watching Caleb, Meredith and Shane Friday night.  What fun we had with them.

We have so much fun and hope the kids do too!

Some highlights, Meredith got to put on her Minnie Mouse dress and ears I got her.  Caleb got to play with the scrap wood pile in the basement.  He made some invention with levers, and Shane was introduced to the pool table.

A few pictures of our Friday night.

Parked in our driveway.  I think Shane was ready to get out of the car.

Shane loved the Tupperware!

I will get to see  Evangeline and Zachary in March.  I can't wait!

Fun in the Snow

Last weekend we took Cubby to the Hononegah Forest Preserve to walk and run in the snow.  Mick and I had a great time walking through the trails.  I am looking forward to the time when Mick retires and we can take daily walks with Cubby.

Appreciating Heirlooms...

Mick's mom Elsie passed away in 2001.  While Jan and Mick were cleaning out her things,  Mick decided to ship her China home for us to have.  At the time I think it cost like 450 dollars to pack and ship the China and I though were am I going to put it.

When it got here and I looked at it I realized I loved it.  I loved what it represented.  Years in a family.  Many Christmas Dinners were most likely eaten off of these plates.  You can tell that a lot of coffee was drank because there were only 3 coffee cups left.  I am assuming that there at one time was a service for 12.  I was in need of some of the pieces so for this past Christmas I put together a list of some of the items that were missing and asked for that for Christmas.

There is a place called Replacements.com that you can register your pattern and when something comes in that is what you need they will contact you.  I added 2 new dinner plates so I have 10 now.  1 creamer so now I have the sugar and creamer set.  I hope to finish the set in the next couple of years if the company can find the pieces.  I do not know how much the China cost when it was purchased in the 1940's but it is Priceless to me!

I hope that when I am gone one of my children will take it and look at it and appreciate the history and the family value that it has.

Even though we only use it on holidays  I love to look at it and think of my mother-in-law Elsie McCarty and how she must have loved having her family for dinner on those special occasions.

Here are some pictures of the China.  It is Noritake, pattern is Severy.  I am proud to call it mine.

Cold, Bronchitis Go Away!!!!

I have had a head cold/bronchitis since Christmas Eve and it has not been fun.  I have coughed and hacked and slept a lot lately.  Trying to get rid of this is taking some time.

I was planning to start my workout routine this week but will have to wait until next week.  Keep your fingers crossed that  I will be 100% by then.

Warren has been home the last couple of days and Katie came out to visit.  

They got into Dance Party on the XBox and had a lot of fun.  Thanks for visiting!

Warren is headed to Israel next Tuesday.  He will be taking a class and having some fun visiting their for 10 days.  Keep him in your prayers for safe travel.

Cindy

Happy New Year

Hoping to blog a little more in 2012.  Eat a little less in 2012 and exercise a little more in 2012.

Kitchen project is about finished just have to pick out backsplash, paint and some lighting fixtures.

before facing hallway

After facing hallway

Kitchen sink area before

Looking into kitchen from hall.

Here are some pictures of the kitchen before and after.  Mick did such a great job on the cabinets.  It was well worth the wait!  It is hard to capture the beauty of the granite counters and the solid cherry cabinets, but they are so special to me and with the extra work space on the island makes for fun entertaining.

9/11 =Hope

Not only is September 11th the day America was attacked by evil.  It is the day(9 years later) my beautiful granddaughter Evangeline was born.

"So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord" (Psalm 31 NLT)

I feel a sense of hope today as I write this post.  I watched some of the coverage of the 9/11 remembrances and was moved especially by the recounting of flight 93.

The terrorists had taken over the plane and turned it around and were heading back to DC to  either hit the Capital or the White House.  Brave men and women on that plane called their loved ones and said their prayers and goodbyes.  Then took on the terrorists in order to save many people who would have been killed by that 4th plane.

I hope I would be able to be that courageous.

Happy Birthday Sweet Evangeline.  We will never forget your birthday.  You are a beautiful gift from God, and a reminder of how wonderful his blessings are.