Help Bring Benjamin Home

Benjamin is waiting in China, his parents are waiting in Florida. Chick-Fil-A and VW are giving away a car to help unite this family.

The winning raffle ticket win be drawn THIS Monday! Don't miss your chance to win any of the following prizes:

Grand Prize

2 year lease on a NEW 2008 Volkswagen Beetle $6,997.03

1st Prize

Gazebo & Patio set $2,499.98

2nd Prize

Stainless Steel Grill $899.99

3rd Prize

52 Free Combo Meals $290.68

To purchase raffle tickets and help unite little Benjamin with his parents PLEASE click on the following link: http://www.childwatch.org/articles1.html.

Remember the drawing will be held THIS Monday - so purchase your tickets today!!

Legacy of An Adopted Child

Legacy of An Adopted Child

Author Unknown

Once there were two women,

Who barely knew each other.

One is in your heart forever,

The other you’ll call mother.

Two different lives,

Shaped to make yours one.

One became your guiding star,

The other became your sun.

The first gave you life,

And the second taught you how to live it.

The first gave you a need for love,

And the second was there to give it.

One gave you a nationality,

The other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent,

The other gave you an aim.

One gave you emotions,

The other calmed your fears.

One saw your first sweet smile,

The other dried your tears.

One gave you a family,

It was what God intended for her to do.

The other prayed for a child,

And God led her straight to you.

And now you ask me Through your tears,

The age old question through the years.

Heredity or environment…

Which are you a product of?

Neither, my darling… neither,

Just two different kinds of love.

If Dogs Were Teachers

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back in the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout .. Run right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Great Advice from a Dogs Life!

BIRTH ORDER OF CHILDREN

BIRTH ORDER OF CHILDREN

1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy.
2nd baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.
3rd baby: Your maternity clothes ARE your regular clothes.

Preparing for the Birth:
1st baby: You practice your breathing religiously.
2nd baby: You don't bother because you remember that last time, breathing didn't do a thing. 3rd baby: You ask for an epidural in your eighth month.

The Layette:
1st baby: You pre-wash newborn's clothes, color-coordinate them, and fold them neatly in the baby's little bureau.
2nd baby: You check to make sure that the clothes are clean and discard only the ones with the darkest stains.
3rd baby: Boys can wear pink, can't they?

Worries:
1st baby: At the first sign of distress--a whimper, a frown--you pick up the baby
2nd ba by: You pick the baby up when her wails threaten to wake your firstborn.
3rd baby: You teach your three-year-old how to rewind the mechanical swing.

Pacifier:
1st baby: I f the pacifier falls on the floor, you put it away until you can go home and wash and boil it.
2nd baby: When the pacifier falls on the floor, you squirt it off with some juice from the baby's bottle.
3rd baby: You wipe it off on your shirt and pop it back in.

Diaper ing:
1st baby: You change your baby's diapers every hour, whether they need it or not.
2nd baby: You change their diaper every two to three hours, if needed.
3rd baby: You try to change their diaper before others start to complai n about the smell or you see it sagging to their knees.

Activities
1st baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics, Baby Swing, Baby Zoo, Baby Movies and Baby Story Hour.
2nd baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics.
3rd baby: You take your infant to the supermarket and the dry cleaners.

Going Out:
1st baby: The first time you leave your baby with a sitter, you call home five times.
2nd baby: Just before you walk out the door, you remember to leave a number where you can be reached.
3rd baby: You leave instructions for the sitter to call only if she sees blood.

At Home:
1st baby: You spend a good bit of every day just gazing at the baby.
2nd baby: You spend a bit of everyday watching to be sure your older child isn't squeezing, poking, or hitting the baby.
3rd baby: You spend a little bit of every day hiding from the children

Swallowing Coins (a favorite):
1st child: When first child swallows a coin, you rush the child to the hospital and demand x-rays 2nd child: When second child swallows a coin, you carefully watch for the coin to pass.
3rd child: When third child swallows a coin you deduct it from his allowance!

A Brilliant Gift Idea

I recently had a birthday and one of my most cherished friends gave me an AMAZING gift! I LOVE the idea so much I'm not just going to borrow it I want to spread the word to all I know!

She made a donation in my name to a ministry called Love without Boundaries (www.lovewithoutboundaries.com). This ministry feeds orphans in China. The ministry sent me a card with a picture of a beautiful orphan getting her tummy filled with yummy food.

What a brilliant gift idea!!

Please consider filling an orphans tummy the next time you are stumped and need a gift idea.

Available Children's Clothes

Hello my friends,

As you know my friend Jill from Boomerang Consignment blesses the Treasure Coast with all of the stores unsold items.

My friend Nicole and I began a ministry called Clothe His Children. This ministry has taken off and MANY adoptive, foster and bio families have been blessed by Jill's generosity. We are looking to expand this ministry to others in our community and we need your help!

As of today we have the following items available:

1 small bag infant girls 0-12 months
1 medium bag girls size 18 months - 2T
1 small bag girls size 3T
1 small bag girls size 4T
1 small bag girls size 5T
1 small bag girls size 6x
1 medium bag girls size 7/8
1 small bag girls size 10/12
1 small bag girls size 14/16
1 small bag boys 0-24 months
3 booster seats

Please let me know if you or anyone you know would like be a part of Clothe His Children Ministry either as a donor or as a beneficiary.

Also please consider clicking on and joining the Clothe His Children Yahoo Group in the margin of this blog. This group was created to minister to and bless local families who are in the process of adopting and/or fostering or for moms who just need an outlet and support.

I look forward to sharing your parenting journey with you!

WD-40....Who knew

WD-40....Who knew?

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40 . The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you! And get this - it does ALL of this:
1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and clean s chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots .
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removedquickly;Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37) Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.
38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Libert y from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states
40) U se it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing cr ayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) If you've discovered that you washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstickspots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44) It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring.
45) WD-40 is the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass.It's a miracle!
46)Then try it on your stovetop... It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed!

P.S. The basic ingredient in WD-40 is FISH OIL.

Always Remember

Always remember to forget thee things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember the things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue.
But don't forget to remember those that have stuck by you.
Always remember to forget the troubles that have passed away.
But never forget to remember the blessings that come each day.

Author Unknown