For Today....August 3, 2012

Outside my window...The sun is brightly shining and I can hear the train going through!

I am thinking...about the hurt that my friends at FBC Hammond are feeling. Praying that they will not waiver in their faith and stand and lean on God as their solid rock.

I am thankful for...my friends and family that stand by me through thick and thin.

From the kitchen...a sink full of dishes to be done. Trying to figure out what we are going to be having for dinner.


I am wearing...Pink striped shirt and blue jean skirt!


I am reading...Proverbs in my Bible and A Love That Multiplies by Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar.

I am hoping...that today doesn't drag by. Work has been extremelly slow lately.

I am hearing...customers talk to Bev (childhood friends of her children)!!

Around the house...laundry needs to be folded, toys need to be sorted!

One of my favorite things...watching the Olympics nightly with the kdis!

A few plans for the rest of the week...15 year class reunion tomorrow, church on Sunday!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing....

Here are the kids enjoying breakfast while visiting their Dad up in Chicago a few weeks ago!

For Today....1/19/2008

FOR TODAY~ January 19, 2009...

Outside my window...I actually don't have a window in my office at work, but last time I walked by and looked outside, it was cloudy and dreary looking.

I am thinking...about the Crown Financial Class I am starting tonight at Church and praying that it will help me and Tony get things in order.

I am thankful for...my friends that stand by me through thick and thin.

From the kitchen...a sink full of dishes to be done. Probably tacos one night and spaghetti another. Not sure what else will be fixed.

I am wearing...Chocolate colored shirth with cream sweater and chocolate pants.

I am reading...Genesis & Psalms out of my bible.

I am hoping...that my husband has a good day at work and will not have to go back in tonite.

I am hearing...WIBI coming in and out on the web tonight and the phone ringing out in the front office.

Around the house...just a few more loads of laundry after the 9 I did over the weekend and cleaning out Brooklynn's closet.

One of my favorite things...cuddling on the couch with a good book in front of the fireplace.

A few plans for the rest of the week...work, Crown Financial Class, work, taking Brooklynn for blood work and lounging around the house :)

Here is a picture thought I am sharing....

This is Brooklynn yesterday morning before church. I really am not sure what she was getting ready to do, but as you can tell by the look on her face, I caught her headed somewhere! :)

Have you ever?

This is going around and thought it would be a easy blog post. You are supposed to BOLD the ones you HAVE done, but I think I will change the color of mine.



1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland/world

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang/played a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David in person

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies?

62. Gone whale watching

63. Gotten flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt,learning now

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

89. Saved someone’s life...by leading them to the Lord, and therefore having eternal life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Lost a loved one

94. Made a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee



Now if you do this let me know so I can visit yours

The past few days...

I can't believe it is already Sunday afternoon and it is back to work, school, etc. tomorrow! Here are some pics that was taken over the past few days! Enjoy


Brenten's 1st Basketball game

Benjamen just can't stay out of the walker

Sporting my Strawberry Shortcake pajamas

The Lord has gained another Angel....

I am sad to post this but for those of you that have followed precious little Camden's story http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/camdenmarshky, he grew his wings this morning and is now in Heaven.

Words cannot express my feelings right now....

Brooklynn Walking

Brooklynn started walking about 4 weeks or so ago, just before her 1st birthday. This is a video of her walking last night, giving Daddy hugs and then ignoring Daddy and giving Mommy hugs! She is her own character! Enjoy!

Abraham Lincoln lands in Mount Vernon...

For the last 14 months, I have been scurrying around behind my crazy boss planning for an 8 1/2 foot statue of our 16th President to be placed here in Mt. Vernon. Last Thursday the 18th the crazy planning finally paid off with a great tribute to a terrific President. The Illinois Supreme Court was in town to hear Oral Arguments (which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to see) at the Fifth Appellate Courthouse. This was the first time since 1897 that they have been in town to hear a case. Lincoln, as a lawyer, has been a long awaited treasure for our city and I am proud to say that I am a part of history that was made. Enjoy the pics!




Abe arrives in Mt. Vernon via Truck...

Just hanging out in Mid-Air

All bundled up for the unveiling..

Making my debut in front of 100's

This was my worst enemy for the last 14 months but it all paid off...