Hello Everyone!
We wanted to share this video of Sky singing Butterfly Fly Away by Miley Cyrus. I just love listening to my niecey niece sing. If you enjoy it to please share it !!! I would love to see a lot of shares to show this young lady she has talent!!


TTFN,
Bobbie

This is one of those personal posts that you just need to write. I had someone say this week that my writing was in your face. Well, I am a in your face kind of person. I try not to be but I am and it’s just me. So I am asking to please forgive me if I am to “in your face” or “harsh” I don’t think I will be since this is about me, rofl.

I am frustrated. I am talking just put me out of my misery frustrated. It is so hard to look back on 37 years of life and say “What the hell have I ever done that was worth anything other than bringing two wonderful children into the world?” Before everyone starts with the “You should be proud of that or that is an amazing thing” I am proud of it. However, I want to be proud of me and my life. Not just the fact I was able to raise my kids. It has gotten worse in the past couple of weeks as I wander around trying to figure out where my place is. I used to think I knew, but sometimes things happen in life that makes everything so complicated. You make decisions based on what you have to work with at the time but sometimes six months later you can be left with “did I make the right one?” Sometimes I really just don’t know.

Yesterday was a bad day. Everything seemed to weigh on me yesterday. I made two huge boo-boo’s before 8 AM and by then I was like “Fuck it” Then I had to spend most of my evening discussing a situation that just made me want to pull my hair out. I just couldn’t sleep last night so my mom, bless her heart, said “Let’s go make some hot cider and have us a talk.” So for the next hour I poured everything out. All that I had been feeling about situations, people, etc. It is so funny how you can talk and talk and then your mom can sum it all up in a matter of minutes. After saying all that she said “You know you had dreams once. Big ones and while you may be too old to chase some of them yes, you are not too old to abandon all. Everything has a season Bobbie and sometimes you need to figure out if your season is up. Maybe your frustration and aggravation is a signal that your season is done and it is time for it to change. You need to quit beating yourself up for mistakes you made. It isn’t worth it anymore.”

She’s right. Of course she is, Moms always are. I had dreams and some of them were those wild kid ones. You know, become famous, etc. Another dream I have always had was to write. I love to write even though my grammar and English sucks. Not like novels or anything but short stories, etc. One thing a lot of people don’t know is I have a complete other life on the Internet and I am a huge Role Player. I am a writer on the story lines. I help develop them for our community. I absolutely love it because I have always had a huge imagination and also because there I am needed and wanted. I was away from there for a while when I was sick. 3 months to be exact and they hadn’t heard from me at all. I finally e-mailed the owner and told them what had happened. You would have thought a queen returned rofl. They were so happy to see me and for once no one was mad, they all understood. Another dream I have always had is to develop web sites, etc. I do that occasionally but I want to do it full time. There are so many people out there that do it so I need an edge, but I will find one.

I love my online life but sometimes I think I need to be where I am most needed and wanted. I need to quit trying to fit in somewhere I obviously do not. Another great group is the PSP community. I love being a part of that. I think what I need is change. Find out where my direction is. Find out where god wants me to be. I am not a huge Christian like my partner but I believe in God and I believe that even though I made huge mistakes he still has a purpose for me, somewhere. I just need to find it and trust he will show me. So 2012 will be a year of change for me. Maybe if I find something I really feel I need to do I will be more diligent toward it. It is time to start finding my dreams and finding myself. It is time to, well, change.

I leave you with this song by Martina McBride. It is an old one but a powerful one.



TTFN,
Bobbie

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This is a short story about one woman's struggle to get by as a single mom raising four kids. It is also about the amazing kindness of strangers at Christmas time. 
Willow Cross keeps this story true to what the holiday spirit is really all about. People who truly need others to help and people who are willing to help. The only downfall about this book was that it was to short, but it is a fabulous read.
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I am offering the chance to win a blog make over by me. This is good for one blog, one design. For those of you that don't know I designed this blog but I also do more simple professional ones too. Please read all the rules carefully.
1. You must be a follower of this blog-- Mandatory-- We have several ways to follow us on the side bar.
2. You must fill out the google doc completely-- Mandatory
3. If you have a blogger blog you must be willing to make me an administrator so I can change the blog layout. Word Press bloggers will receive the files so you upload it. Also, you must have a pay word press blog.
4. Design and colors are my choice but you will be able to give input. I will only do one design and one design only.
5. I will use graphics but only ones that are copyright compliant. So please don't snag an image off the web and expect me to use it if you win.
6. This contest is open to all bloggers.
7. This is only for word press or bloggers. Sorry no tumblr's etc.

This contest will run from December 27th till January 27th 2012.


TTFN,
Bobbie

We here at Thoughts of a Mother, Wife, and Daughter have decided to give away two awards This is the first one and here is how it works.

He is my REFUGE FROM THE STORM:
Is 25:4 For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.

He is my EVERLASTING FATHER:
Is 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.

He is the AUTHOR OF MY FAITH:
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

He is my DELIVERER:
Ps 70:5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God; thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.

Just thought I would take a few minutes to tell each of you that I have a lot of things going on in my life right now. And since I have always said that this is my outlet I am going to share. Please remember I am not trying to offend anyone in any way but this is my co blog and I just have to vent.
The last couple of weeks I have really began to wonder if what I have been taught to believe is real. Is what I have been told about my Bible the truth. I have questioned this many times in my life but more lately. I am trying hard to understand why it is you pray for the same things over and over, but never see things change. I do understand the concept of sometimes we must wait and yet remain faithful in prayer. I wonder how this God that is supposed to be merciful, loving, compassionate, and kind could let any of his children suffer in pain, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, or even financially.
 I truly believed at one time that God would find a way to answer all my prayers. I also truly believed that God would always find a way for me. I have also always tried to give him the Glory that he deserves, but as of late I truly wonder if any of it is true. And I say to myself many times over that I am not gonna pray anymore, yet I find myself still praying and crying. I spend many nights just trying to feel God near to me or really believe that he is with me. I wonder many nights if maybe I ask to much of God, maybe I have made God so angry that he has forsaken me, or maybe just maybe there isn't anything out there and I am just praying for nothing. I have questioned my faith many many times in the last two years especially and I have voiced it clearly on here. And some have even told me to stop with all the questions and all the doubt. Well I will tell you that, that in itself is easier said then done.Each of us has our own walk of faith. Each of us go through different things in our walk and even though I can understand that thought, it doesn't help me not to question. It just makes me question more.  This walk has sometimes been my greatest source of joy and yet my greatest source of pain. I understand I was never promised a rose garden and I am not delusional in any way here. It is just that right now in this very moment I am hanging on to what little faith I have by a thread.
I honestly don't know if or when God will help me not to question him, his will, or his way. And if he will ever answer any of my prayers I just now that no matter how much I want to quit praying, I can't. As much as I want to give up on what I believe, I can't. So I just keep trying to believe that there is a God and he is what keeps me staying on my knees and yes at some point he will hear me and see me through all the pain that I am going through.

To find a pair of these for my daughter for Christmas. Apparently these are the HOT commidity this Christmas!

 I love music and have a few choice CD's I would love to have.

Who doesn't like cash. This is a wonderful gift to give and get!

Someone bring me Johnny Depp!!

On the 17th day of Christmas please someone give to me....

An I-Mac....the Big Daddy of all computers! I have wanted one of these for years but two things has stopped me..the price and learning a new operating system, lol!

Hello Everyone!
Today I have a post it note holder freebie! These will hold the original size post it notes. The come in PFD and JPG form. Just print, cut and attach your post in notes on the square. You can download HERE.

Preview:

On the 15th day of Christmas please someone give to me....

A Cintiq! OMG! The things i could do with this!!! I want one bad!

Hello Everyone!
Today I have some cute Christmas Labels. You can use these on all your packages or gift bags this year! Files are in jpeg. Just print, cut, and attach. You can download HERE

Preview:

On the 14th day of Christmas someone bring to me:

He is my FORTRESS
Ps 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

He is my BREAD OF LIFE
Jn 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

On the 13th day of Christmas please someone give to me....

An I-Pad! I drool over this thing. I am not sure if i want it because I need it or just because I want it..but who cares, it's awesome!

Hello Everyone!
I have some Christmas Cocoa Wrappers for you! Just print, cut, and wrap around a packet of Cocoa. These make great little gifts and also they are perfect for those Hot Chocolate Baskets. Files include a PDF file and also a JPG file. You can download HERE
Preview:

He is my POWER OF GOD
1 Cor 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

This flash giveaway will run from 12:00pm 12/11/11 to 11:59am 12/12/11.


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He is my LIGHT
Jn 8:12 Then Jesus spake again unto them, saying, I am the truth the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Welcome to our Blog Hop which will happen every Sunday! Everyone is invited to participate ! If you have a blog leave your link below.

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TTFN!

Okay, so we now have the new group up and running. The link has not been added yet to the facebook icon in our left hand sidebar so we thought we would just post here for you.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/256292644431610/

And the winners from this weeks 24hr. Flash Giveaways are:

Sunday: Rachael Ray Express Meals Cookbook: Deana Marshall

Monday: $5 Amazon Code: NO Entries

Tuesday: Rachael Ray 30 Minute Meals Cookbook: Ashley Hewell

Wednesday: $5 Amazon Code: Tonya James


Thursday: Rachael Ray Kids Food Cookbook: Deana Marshall


Friday: $5 Amazon Code: NO Entries


All winners have been emailed and have 72hrs to respond. Thanks to everyone for entering and watch tomorrow for new ones to start for next week.

He is my OVERCOMER
Jn16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.