How slutastic can it get?? Rielle and Johnny. "Gee mommy! Why are you posed on my bed with the stuffed animals in nothing but your shirt? How desperate were you for your 15 minutes of fame to tell the world that daddy wanted you to abort me?"
Does anyone else envision a Made for TV LifeTime Channel movie in this child's future?
Thank you John Edwards and Rielle Hunter for taking us to an even better low. Woman hits on man who is married, has a wife diagnosed with stage IV cancer, and who has small children at home. Man, apparently forgets all the above and quite clearly does not care. The hurt and the misery that such selfishness causes is just unfathomable. I am waiting for him to whip out the grief card and maintain the death of his son made him do it. I am sure Rielle can tell us she has "daddy" issues.
Surely there is a country western song in the works: "Nothing says lovin like wanting to abort the bun in the oven. Oops Johnny." Or "Daddy can't keep it in his pants. What an unfortunate circumstance."
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Prayers
"God answered our prayers." What does that truly mean? If I pray to God for the miracle of healing but that is not the outcome, does that mean God chose not to answer my prayer? What does that say about me? If someone prays for the health of their child and that child dies, does that mean God did not find that child worthy of saving?
When we read that someone's prayers were answered what does that mean for the rest of us? Could it possibly mean that God is there for us despite what our outcome is? Could it mean that by walking through what we walk through, God is using us in a grander fashion than the miracle receiver? I truly believe that God can perform the miracle of healing but I also truly believe that if healing is not the plan, that the same God can provide the courage and strength we need to accept what life brings us and provides us opportunity to be an instrument of his peace.
There is not a single one of us who would not expect and want to be healed from what afflicts us. Those afflictions can cover physical health, mental health; even economic health. I would never ever believe that it is too much to ask for a miracle and that I deserve that miracle as much as anyone else, but the reality is that if miracles occurred every time we asked, then is it truly a miracle? I am special, but am I any more special than my neighbor? I believe that is what has always led me to never ask "Why me?" When I ask that question I suggest that someone else should have this. Who would wish that on anyone?
So, the next time you want to say "God answered my prayer" stop and think what that statement truly means for yourself and others. When you pray for someone and the outcome is not what you had hoped for, then look for the meaning in that. If the answer is not what you expected, then look for the opportunities that God has provided, through the answer He has given.
When we read that someone's prayers were answered what does that mean for the rest of us? Could it possibly mean that God is there for us despite what our outcome is? Could it mean that by walking through what we walk through, God is using us in a grander fashion than the miracle receiver? I truly believe that God can perform the miracle of healing but I also truly believe that if healing is not the plan, that the same God can provide the courage and strength we need to accept what life brings us and provides us opportunity to be an instrument of his peace.
There is not a single one of us who would not expect and want to be healed from what afflicts us. Those afflictions can cover physical health, mental health; even economic health. I would never ever believe that it is too much to ask for a miracle and that I deserve that miracle as much as anyone else, but the reality is that if miracles occurred every time we asked, then is it truly a miracle? I am special, but am I any more special than my neighbor? I believe that is what has always led me to never ask "Why me?" When I ask that question I suggest that someone else should have this. Who would wish that on anyone?
So, the next time you want to say "God answered my prayer" stop and think what that statement truly means for yourself and others. When you pray for someone and the outcome is not what you had hoped for, then look for the meaning in that. If the answer is not what you expected, then look for the opportunities that God has provided, through the answer He has given.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Health Insurance - Priceless
For those of you who have health insurance I would like to ask you to take a few minutes and think about where you would be without it. When did you last see your doctor? If you have health insurance you probably either paid a copay or a percentage of the visit and home you went. What about an x-ray? The charge for a PET scan is $6K. Bone scan is a bargain at $2K. One visit to the oncologist for a 30 minute Zometa drip -- $3K. In one month, it is possible to accrue medical bills adding up to over $11,000 THOUSAND dollars without much effort. If you are fortunate to have health care you could end up with a $30 copay for Zometa, $200.00 for the bone scan and roughly $400 for the PET. Grand total is $630.00. Thank goodness radiology takes payments. The balance should be paid off just in time for the next bone scan and CT scan.
This is not about Democrat or Republican. Who cares who comes up with a plan. Do you think it really matters? Something has to be done or people will continue to be forced into choosing between being buried with medical costs or literally being buried.
Much like that well known commercial... Equal access to health care.... PRICELESS
This is not about Democrat or Republican. Who cares who comes up with a plan. Do you think it really matters? Something has to be done or people will continue to be forced into choosing between being buried with medical costs or literally being buried.
Much like that well known commercial... Equal access to health care.... PRICELESS
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Squirrel 0 Donna 1
Lesson 1: Squirrels love bird feeders
Lesson 2: Squirrels are pigs
Lesson 3: Squirrels are very, very persistent
We have a great bird feeder in the back yard. It is located right long the common area where there are trees and bushes. Proof that Ron and I technically have no life, we like to watch all the cardinals come in and feast. We have counted at least 8 out there all at once; some on the feeder, some on the ground under the feeder and others in the bushes or trees near the feeder. Unfortunately, we have found that where there is a feeder, there will be squirrels. Not sure why it makes me crazy that they get up on the feeder and chow down because as we all know, squirrels gotta eat too! They are just pigs though. It would be like serving an all you can eat buffet and the hot dog eating champion shows up hungry. Just not good.
We have tried the BB gun route but apparently squirrels have heard that the biggest risk of BB guns is that maybe it can put an eye out; so not much to fear. But, thanks to our son Daniel, we did discover a BB gun can put a hole in a bird feeder and actually even kill a bird, but that is another story.
I came up with the idea of taking Crisco and putting it on the bird feeder pole. Have no clue what I look like out there smearing it all over the place, but thankfully my neighbors are pretty used to me at this point. I looked out today and there were not 1, not 2, but 3 squirrels!! They were taking turns shimmying up the pole, getting up on the feeder, causing it to list to its side, dumping seed on the ground, so the squirrel buddies on the ground could reap the benefits.
I decided the rain had let up enough that it was worth trying the Crisco. I applied it and came back in the house. I sat at the table to do the puzzle and looked up and there was 1 squirrel shimmying his or her way up the pole. He or she made it half up and then slid completely back down. It tried it again and down it came again. It actually gave up after the third try. Do you think it went back to its buddies and reported a problem? Do you think the birds were laughing at it? Do you think Ron and I need to watch our back for squirrel payback? I can confirm for you that it is pretty funny seeing a squirrel losing its grip, holding on for dear life, sliding back down the pole.
My only concern now is fear that PETA will pick this blog up and we will be in big trouble.
Donna B
Lesson 2: Squirrels are pigs
Lesson 3: Squirrels are very, very persistent
We have a great bird feeder in the back yard. It is located right long the common area where there are trees and bushes. Proof that Ron and I technically have no life, we like to watch all the cardinals come in and feast. We have counted at least 8 out there all at once; some on the feeder, some on the ground under the feeder and others in the bushes or trees near the feeder. Unfortunately, we have found that where there is a feeder, there will be squirrels. Not sure why it makes me crazy that they get up on the feeder and chow down because as we all know, squirrels gotta eat too! They are just pigs though. It would be like serving an all you can eat buffet and the hot dog eating champion shows up hungry. Just not good.
We have tried the BB gun route but apparently squirrels have heard that the biggest risk of BB guns is that maybe it can put an eye out; so not much to fear. But, thanks to our son Daniel, we did discover a BB gun can put a hole in a bird feeder and actually even kill a bird, but that is another story.
I came up with the idea of taking Crisco and putting it on the bird feeder pole. Have no clue what I look like out there smearing it all over the place, but thankfully my neighbors are pretty used to me at this point. I looked out today and there were not 1, not 2, but 3 squirrels!! They were taking turns shimmying up the pole, getting up on the feeder, causing it to list to its side, dumping seed on the ground, so the squirrel buddies on the ground could reap the benefits.
I decided the rain had let up enough that it was worth trying the Crisco. I applied it and came back in the house. I sat at the table to do the puzzle and looked up and there was 1 squirrel shimmying his or her way up the pole. He or she made it half up and then slid completely back down. It tried it again and down it came again. It actually gave up after the third try. Do you think it went back to its buddies and reported a problem? Do you think the birds were laughing at it? Do you think Ron and I need to watch our back for squirrel payback? I can confirm for you that it is pretty funny seeing a squirrel losing its grip, holding on for dear life, sliding back down the pole.
My only concern now is fear that PETA will pick this blog up and we will be in big trouble.
Donna B
Monday, November 30, 2009
What If
I woke up at 3 a.m. this morning wondering what if this Thanksgiving was my last one. Morbid thought. Probably normal though. While I am pretty OK with walking through what is coming my way, I have my moments and apparently 3 a.m. this morning was one of those moments. I laid there for awhile just kind of feeling those feelings and then thinking about how many people probably had their last Thanksgiving and have no clue that it possibly could be. People die suddenly every day; some very tragically. Would they have spent Thanksgiving any differently had they known?
I decided a long time ago not to live my life by the what ifs but also realized early this morning that it is not such a bad thing to consider the what ifs. I enjoyed the holiday tremendously. I spent Thanksgiving morning at Fredericksburg Baptist facilitating breakfast for the community. What made it very special is that Ryan was there too. He chopped potatoes and cooked eggs. It was a nice mom moment. Michael arrived later with Frankie and later, Michael, Ron, Ryan and I all enjoyed a nice dinner. Frankie and Ginger parked themselves on the floor near the table in hopes that we would include them in the fun. No stress; just a nice day.
Candy cane Saturday was a lot of fun. I made a new pie which Michael willingly ate first in case it was not good so we could quietly remove it from the dessert table should it have been a failure. Is he a great son or what?
I have no clue if my re-diagnosis has helped me appreciate the days a bit more, but I will take it. I have said for years that my biggest fear as a parent would be that my children did not truly know that they were loved. My diagnosis years ago and this re-diagnosis helps me see that I have not failed and therefore I have nothing to fear.
I decided a long time ago not to live my life by the what ifs but also realized early this morning that it is not such a bad thing to consider the what ifs. I enjoyed the holiday tremendously. I spent Thanksgiving morning at Fredericksburg Baptist facilitating breakfast for the community. What made it very special is that Ryan was there too. He chopped potatoes and cooked eggs. It was a nice mom moment. Michael arrived later with Frankie and later, Michael, Ron, Ryan and I all enjoyed a nice dinner. Frankie and Ginger parked themselves on the floor near the table in hopes that we would include them in the fun. No stress; just a nice day.
Candy cane Saturday was a lot of fun. I made a new pie which Michael willingly ate first in case it was not good so we could quietly remove it from the dessert table should it have been a failure. Is he a great son or what?
I have no clue if my re-diagnosis has helped me appreciate the days a bit more, but I will take it. I have said for years that my biggest fear as a parent would be that my children did not truly know that they were loved. My diagnosis years ago and this re-diagnosis helps me see that I have not failed and therefore I have nothing to fear.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tasing Grandma and Suspending 6-Year-Old Boys
It must be time for me to truly quit watching the news. Many may remember or have seen the YouTube of the grandmother down in Texas who the cop pulled over to give a speeding ticket to. She resisted arrest and he tased her. The whole thing was caught on tape. First she refuses to sign the ticket. She is then seen refusing to follow instructions and he warns her that he is going to taze her. She dares him and he is left with really no choice, other than to do it. While tasering a little old lady looks pretty ridiculous, what would have been terrible is if this same little old lady did something to the cop, because he let his guard down, being deferential to her. She was on the Today show this morning talking about the $40,000 that she was given for her troubles. The department paid her off versus going to court because they thought $40,000 was a savings, given what the legal bills would be. Who knew we could hit the lottery so easily? A couple of shocks and you get $40,000.
Flip over to the 6-year-old boy who took his multipurpose camping tool to school to eat his lunch with. He ended up suspended and sentenced to 45 days at reform school. The great offense? The camping tool had a little knife on it to go with the fork, spoon, and bottle opener. Instead of just taking it away, sending a note home to mom and calling it a day; the school system gets up on its "Zero Tolerance" policy bandwagon and ends up looking ridiculous. The child was asked what he learned from all of this. I was hoping he would say that he learned that adults have lost their minds and he would like $40,000 for his troubles. Instead he was very gracious and offered up that he learned he should ask an adult whether he should bring something to school out of the ordinary.
So you tell me. Who would you rather meet on the street? Grandma who is disrespectful and so self rightous that she cannot just apologize to the cop and the world for putting his life and hers at risk, or a well armed 6-year-old who just wants to eat lunch?
D
Flip over to the 6-year-old boy who took his multipurpose camping tool to school to eat his lunch with. He ended up suspended and sentenced to 45 days at reform school. The great offense? The camping tool had a little knife on it to go with the fork, spoon, and bottle opener. Instead of just taking it away, sending a note home to mom and calling it a day; the school system gets up on its "Zero Tolerance" policy bandwagon and ends up looking ridiculous. The child was asked what he learned from all of this. I was hoping he would say that he learned that adults have lost their minds and he would like $40,000 for his troubles. Instead he was very gracious and offered up that he learned he should ask an adult whether he should bring something to school out of the ordinary.
So you tell me. Who would you rather meet on the street? Grandma who is disrespectful and so self rightous that she cannot just apologize to the cop and the world for putting his life and hers at risk, or a well armed 6-year-old who just wants to eat lunch?
D
Friday, September 11, 2009
Please Don't Muzzle Joe Wilson
We need the Joe Wilsons of the world to be allowed their free speech. Never ever do we want to restrict someones right to say what's on their mind. How else do we truly understand the mind behind the face?
How great is it to be a South Carolina Republican in 2009? First we have Sanford who has shared the fact with the world, that he found the love of his life. Too bad it does not happen to be his wife. Now we have Joe Wilson making his mark in Congress. God bless you both. It is just like the Peter Pan fairies who need us to clap our hands to believe in them. The American people need you to just keep on speaking your mind because every time you open your mouth, you make your Democratic opponent's day.
So please Joe Wilson. Get an invitation to Meet The Press. Share your thoughts. I can only hope you get invited to the Today Show. Share your thoughts. I am sure you are a shoe in for any Fox network program. They will probably give you your own show. Keep on talking. Invite Sanford to appear with you; be a two for one deal.
Keep on talking. Your Democratic opponents will appreciate it, the American people need it.
Donna B
How great is it to be a South Carolina Republican in 2009? First we have Sanford who has shared the fact with the world, that he found the love of his life. Too bad it does not happen to be his wife. Now we have Joe Wilson making his mark in Congress. God bless you both. It is just like the Peter Pan fairies who need us to clap our hands to believe in them. The American people need you to just keep on speaking your mind because every time you open your mouth, you make your Democratic opponent's day.
So please Joe Wilson. Get an invitation to Meet The Press. Share your thoughts. I can only hope you get invited to the Today Show. Share your thoughts. I am sure you are a shoe in for any Fox network program. They will probably give you your own show. Keep on talking. Invite Sanford to appear with you; be a two for one deal.
Keep on talking. Your Democratic opponents will appreciate it, the American people need it.
Donna B
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