Monica281 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Mari, you're so funny! It's also funny to watch how people from up North are practically DYING in 90 degree weather hahaha. No joke... I have a sister in law that lives in Portland Maine and the one that lives in Maryland (lived at one time in Africa)... Of course it's taken them years to get used to their weather now but when they come back to SA, they feel the heat... the humidity is the killer for them, including for my daughter who has lived in Vegas for almost 9 yrs....Good thing they aren't made of chocolate or they would melt in just 75 degree weather now… Personally I can tolerate cold better then heat (prefer spring and fall)… I can layer up in cold weather, but in the 100 plus temps we (I) can only take off so much in public before frightening anyone , getting arrested or worse getting put in a loony jacket and locked up a different way… It is so funny when people come to Texas that aren't from here, the first thing they say is "Is it always this HOT here?" I tell them you should come and visit in late August and then you will know what HOT is. I tell people that all the time, you can always put more clothes on to stay warm but I can never take enough to get cooler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Monica,,, so true.. one of my nephews moved up to Houston in Aug.. started medical school, he says not much difference in climate compared to SA... I love my Texas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica281 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Me too, I wouldn't live anywhere else even though I complain every summer!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted December 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Wishing all forum families a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS from OUR family to yours.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziandben Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas mari!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica281 Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Merry Christmas Mari, thank you for all you offer on the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 good video........ www.aol.com/video/making-an-open-adoption-work/517617499 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I give my Lord thanks for the year which has passed, though there may have been some heartache, some uncertainties and worries, the year was also full of blessings, each thing that happened important and meaningful in its own way.. Taking the good and what I may have perceived as the bad in stride and with much FAITH, knowing His hand and His plan is in everything which touches and surrounds me for a reason. Wishing each family and friend near and far a New YEAR full of blessings, of love, of understanding, of acceptance and most of all PEACE in our HEARTS.. No matter what obstacles or gifts may lay before us, may we look to God for some guidance and foresight to help us navigate each bump we may come to in our journey to the best of our ability and to humbly accept all the good things He bestows on us with heartfelt gratefulness. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elly_mae Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 This was beautiful, Mari! I pray 2013 is prosperous and joyous for your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocelyn Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well said as always Mari. Thank you and hoping for a great 2013 to you and your family as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica281 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I really like this..... "Our value can't be wrapped inside what others think or we think, because that is too dependent on this ever-shifting world. The value God places on us makes us more than we think we are, even on our hardest days, weeks, or years." From book Plain Wisdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yes! That is beautiful. Hard to grasp...but life-changing potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elly_mae Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Mari, that is so great! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 IMPRESSIONABLE A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark. —Ancient Chinese proverb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACEB Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 IMPRESSIONABLE A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark. —Ancient Chinese proverb Love this! I think this is still true as an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I read about an adoptee and their family having to deal with “adoptee bulling” …As if the world is not tough enough already for our kids.. I sure the @#%& would hate for my grand-baby, the heart of my heart to have to deal with this stuff…. This goes for any person especially a child in any situation… ugh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elly_mae Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Wow, kids today are so ruthless. The internet and smart phones makes it so much easier for kids to grow up too fast and be exposed to things their brains shouldn't see. I hope none of my kids have to endure such ugliness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Mari, I just wanted to tell you that you are such a blessing to this community. Your insight and wisdom are so valuable. You always have a level head and loving heart in the words you share, and I appreciate you so much! Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the forum. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziandben Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Mari, I just wanted to tell you that you are such a blessing to this community. Your insight and wisdom are so valuable. You always have a level head and loving heart in the words you share, and I appreciate you so much! Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the forum. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDP21 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Mari, I just wanted to tell you that you are such a blessing to this community. Your insight and wisdom are so valuable. You always have a level head and loving heart in the words you share, and I appreciate you so much! Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the forum. Couldn't have said it better myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thank you ladies, I appreciate your kindness.. All of you are a generous and loving group of individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 "But I do know that no parents are as right as they hope to be at the time the decisions are made. Our one redeeming grace for all the verdicts we must give-and the fruit they bear-is that God is fully capable of redeeming our children from our brilliance." from book Plain Wisdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st x grandma Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 H ow blessed we are to celebrate this day A fter your much too soon arrival seemed inevitable to come P raying feverishly in your Lala’s womb a little longer you could stay P acing the floor when we learned safely that couldn’t be done Y ielding to our faith and accepting God would lead the way B lessing so many each day you fill our hearts I n just a few years we love how much you’ve grown R eaching beyond the odds of those nuisance charts T aking in your surroundings happily by storm H ow beautiful, amazing and loved you are D ancing, learning, loving, and enjoying life A doringly glowing as our brightest star Y our special today and each and every day!! To you my beautiful Angel Girl on your 4th birthday we are sending YOU tons of hugs, kisses and all our LOVE!!! We Love you baby girl… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elly_mae Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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