And the Greatest of these is LOVE... (Full Version)

All Forums >> [General] >> Blog Towne



Message

dianetavegia -> And the Greatest of these is LOVE... (2/10/2006 7:56:22 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/creddy02.gifs.gif[/image]


May I be the first to wish you Happy Valentine's?

How is everyone this very fine Friday night? We're just right as rain and have a soft rain falling even now.

Tonight was an easy supper night. Hubby even did the cooking. We're round the t.v. watching a Gaither DVD. We usually end up watching several before bed and going to bed later than planned, but.... hey, Southern Gospel is a religious experience!

I only had 2 daycare children today. One is still 'away' and one won't be coming anymore. He's got a terminal illness and REALLY needs full time nursing care. It was impossible for me to care for him and the other 3. I also got offered a baby due in 7 weeks. The mom is having some problems tho, and doctor thinks the little girl will be early. She's another school teacher's child and I'm starting to think God is leading me in that direction so I can have off 2 months each summer. As it stands, I've been doing 5 LONG days a week, 52 weeks a year.

Well other than picking up the things still needed for my Valentine's Party for my four year old Sunday School class, I have no plans other than church on Sunday. I've even chosen the outfit to wear, to match my 'party' theme. I'm going to use a different Bible story instead of the Lifeway story, centering on The Love of God.

OUCH, that natural gas bill I was expecting next week came today. It is near $300.! It was for all of January. That was an eye opener! I cranked the heat down and put on a heavy sweater over my turtleneck!

I hope you've all had a very lovely day and that God's hand has been visible to you in everything you did today.

Think on this..........

Philippians 4:12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Diane Tavegia




dianetavegia -> Love is in the air! (2/11/2006 7:44:49 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/sleepingkramer.jpg[/image]


Happy, Happy Valentine's Day!
Oh, I know I'm early but love is all around!

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/LineV6.gif[/image]
Love makes the world go round.

Love Conquers all!

The greatest of these is love!

Any time not spent on love is wasted.

Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?

If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden.

Love means nothing in tennis, but it's everything in life.

If the people we love are stolen from us, The way to have them live on, is to remember them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.

"Do you love me because I am beautiful, or am I beautiful because you love me?"

I may not be your first, but to be your last would be perfect!"

Happy Weekend everyone! We've had a lazy Saturday. I used the minor discomfort left in one eye as a good excuse for a long nap.... not that I need an excuse!

I ran out early this morning and got small Valentine's Cupcakes for my Sunday School class. I also got straws that have 3 large pastel hearts threaded through, heart pencils and candy and put it all in Valentine's bags. I've got some Veggie Tale Sticker's from the soon to be released 'Sheerluck Holmes', coloring pictures, activity books and $2.00 off coupons too. We're going to watch the movie after our lesson tomorrow. It's really good... but then I love Veggie Tales.

So what are YOUR plans for Valentine's Day? We usually don't do anything or may eat out a day or so early to beat the crowd. We're pretty simple people and I'm an easy going gal. You have to be to live in a house of MEN!

I've been contacted about a new infant that is due in 7 weeks. Mom may just deliver early but since she's a teacher, I'd only have baby 1 week or so before school ends until July 31st. Hubby and I have been talking and if he can get a better paying job, having all teacher's infants would give me June and July off! He'd really like for me to not have to do childcare at all but I see it as a way to get ahead and then begin to do things like replace the carpet ruined by my daycare children and maybe even have the backyard sodded! Oh how I'd love that! I'd hate to put TOO much money into our house because it would eat into the equity we've got and since these are smaller homes, a major home improvement would never be recouped. We've tried grass seed for 5 years and nada!

There's another chance of ice or snow in the morning. If that occurs, there'll be no church service. Our area is not equipped for any winter weather. It's already snowing in some northern counties. I'd love to get a good 10 inches or so of snow! Nick was only an infant when we left Connecticut so he's not seen more than a dusting. I LOVE snow!

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/LineV6.gif[/image]


[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/hrtangel_gagc.gif[/image] Diane Tavegia



dianetavegia -> Happy Valentine's Day (2/12/2006 6:28:23 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/flowers.jpg[/image]

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/LineV6.gif[/image]

Happy Valentine’s Day Friends!

Happy Sunday to Everyone! I hope you had a great day in the Lord's House. Our preacher for the day was Rev. Danny Watters from the Georgia Baptist General Assembly and he was excellent! Again, the altar was filled with people praying.

I only had 3 children in Sunday School! I've got 8 kids on role but 2 have not ever attended. Three out of six is bad. Last week I had 7 plus two visitors. I'm guessing this wicked cold wind and snow flurries kept people home in bed. Hey, people up north go to church when it's 30° so I don't understand the problem!

I took a really long nap again this afternoon. I used to be able to take a short nap every afternoon. Now that I have infants to care for, it's hard to sneak in even a short nap. I'm exhausted by the weekend BUT I have begun going to bed much earlier and no longer have to get up before 6:30. Hubby has this awful habit, tho. He sets his alarm for 30 -45 mins. before he plans to get up. Snooze... snooze... Well, Scooter sleeps in our master bathroom and he doesn't understand snooze buttons so I have to get up and walk him the first time it goes off!

Hubby has a job interview this Tuesday and has been recommended by a head hunter for another position that would call for us to move to Nashville sometime in the future. I don't know how housing costs compare to here. I'm not excited about the difference in Home School requirements between Georgia and Tennessee, either. Whatever the Lord decides! I gave this verse a couple of days ago and it always irks me when people quote only the 'easy' part and overlook the tough part.... so here it is again:

Philippians 4:12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Tomorrow is Home School Band. It'll be so much easier to get Nick there now that I won't have as many newborns. I do have to get a car seat in the car tonight, tho!

Two of my families didn't get around to paying me the end of the week. One, who isn't coming back, came by late this afternoon. She only paid me for half a week since we decided Wednesday middle of the day that he needed one on one care, which I cannot give. The other had a death in the family and worked different days after that. She's only forgotten me once in 2 years. She's to call me tonight about this coming week so I'm sure she'll bring the money tomorrow. Thankfully, we got our IRS and State refunds so I didn't need the money!

Guess what! I've had two old friends from Connecticut see my postings here and contact me. One was a girl friend of our daughters and the other is a friend whose daughter dated our Jon for just about forever. Jon still is in love with her daughter, but they went separate ways and the daughter is married now. Jon compares every girl to Sarah. It was so nice to 'reconnect'.

Well I think I'll warm up some left overs for supper and cuddle on the sofa! Our wind chill is low 20°'s and homes here are built for such weather. Praise the Lord for our gas furnace and the tax money that paid that huge bill!

God bless and don't forget those you love this coming week. Even a kind word or a Happy Valentine's Day might brighten the day of a lonely widow or single person who is waiting for the Lord to send their chosen spouse.
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Valent1.jpg[/image]


And think not you can guide the course of love. For love, if it finds you worthy, shall guide your course. - Kahil Gibran

We come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. - Sam Keen


No love, no friendship can cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever. - Francois Mauriac

Love comforteth like sunshine after rain. - William Shakespeare

The quarrels of lovers are like summer storms. Everything is more beautiful when they have passed. - Suzanne Necker
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/LineV6.gif[/image]



Diane Tavegia



dianetavegia -> HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FRIENDS (2/13/2006 10:24:29 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/valentin.jpg[/image]

I guess by time most of you see this, it'll be Valentine's Day! I'm a little late getting on tonight.

I had a pretty peaceful day. Both babies were just excellent and Ty played and played.

Nick and I got a 'broken' PS1 off www.freecycle.org and fixed it this afternoon. Jim kept saying we were wasting our time and was really surprised that we had it running. We just reset the 'pin' plugs, checked the fuse and cleaned out a bit of dust. It's working great. LOL

Hubby's interview for tomorrow will be another day. The weather messed up the plans of the man who was to fly in and now we don't know when he'll come. Jim was pretty disappointed. I guess I just have gotten to where I expect things to not work out. Whatever happens, I'm going to need a car and hope I can find a clunker that will be just good enough to get me 2 miles to church on Wednesday nights.
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/valentine_flowers_300.jpg[/image]

I talked to our daughter early this morning. She had almost 3 foot drifts of snow around her car before work. School was only delayed 90 mins. and her oldest daughter goes just 3 hours a day so they just kept her home. I sure don't blame them. Seems silly to head out for such a short time.

Wow, our weather is going to be near 70° Wednesday! Spring is surely right around the corner. I've not seen any tulips or other flowers poking through but then I never leave the house. Silly me!

Wishing you all a day filled with love and lots of hugs and smiles.

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/valentinesday.jpg[/image]

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Dianeref48.gif[/image]



dianetavegia -> Some Anti Valentines. LOLOL (2/14/2006 1:06:12 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/valenine11.jpg[/image]

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/valentine14.jpg[/image]


[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/HVD2004_1.gif[/image]



dianetavegia -> What a lovely day! (2/14/2006 9:01:44 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/MSP220.jpg[/image]


I hope you've all had a lovely day, surrounded by those you love!

We had a nice day... tho the two infants I keep both didn't feel well and were quite fussy. One had an upset tummy and one is teething and wouldn't eat.

Ty, the four year old I keep, brought me a Bob the Builder Valentine and must have asked me 40 times... 'Are you SURE you love it?' I had to promise to sleep with it under my pillow. He's so cute.

Jim was in and out today. Our weather was beautiful and is getting warmer and warmer! The boys played outside in just their shirts for quite a while.

Shrimp is something we save for 'special' days, and we hadn't had any in quite a while. A local store had a special, so we stuffed ourselves tonight, and I have enough left to make another dish tomorrow night. I'm thinking a Shrimp Fradiavlo. We all love spicy foods.
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/07springflowers.jpg[/image]

I got two beautiful cardigans for Valentine's from Jim. One is a bright pink and one is a muted yellow that I'd guess is sort of a banana color. Both colors will look really pretty with my coloring and hair color. It's hard to find things for short and smaller gals, but Jim managed quite well.

Hubby's job interview is tomorrow night at 5:30 at the new parts plant. Oh we're praying he gets this job! It's with a nationally known company and he'd be the head of the whole place. He did the exact same job for years, many years ago. It's about 27 miles from here away from Atlanta, so traffic would be easier, and their open hours are 8-5 Monday - Friday. His salary would be much higher than the draw vs commission he has now! All good things. We'd lose the car we have through the job he has now but it would only affect home school music. I'm sure I can find a way around that or the Lord will provide. We don't want to finance another car. We still owe another year on mine at 0% interest.
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/valentine_2.gif[/image]


I do hope you all had a lovely day filled with happy memories and knowing that you ARE loved!


[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/WHGValGirlSit.gif[/image]
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Dianeref48.gif[/image]


1 Peter 1:18 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom He paid was not mere gold or silver. 19 He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. 20 God chose Him for this purpose long before the world began, but now in these final days, He was sent to the earth for all to see. And He did this for you.



dianetavegia -> Hmmmm..... could it be? (2/15/2006 8:48:27 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/FlowBf.gif[/image]

Well......... the job interview went REALLY well. The man from Ohio is about Jim's age and BAPTIST! They had about a 2 hour conversation and really got along well. He does have 2 more people to interview but said they'd make a decision by the end of February. Oh I hope Jim gets this job!
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Sbutterfly11B.gif[/image]


We have really good insurance right now and I need eye surgery. My next appointment is in November. I'm going to call in the morning to see if I can get an appointment right away and possibly set up surgery for the next Thursday (they only do surgery on Thursday's and 2 hours from here). That would cause a tiny bit of problems. Hubby said he'd take me for the exam and care for the babies. He'd take me back for surgery and then my recheck the day after surgery. The parents would only have to find childcare for the day of surgery. Jim would have to help with them the next day, tho. I'm not allowed to bend over or lift for 24 hours at least. I paid $190. for my eye drops, surgical center, surgery and anesthesia TOTAL for $9,000 worth of work! Sure pray I can get in! I don't want to ever let my eye get as bad as I had to before. We don't know about the insurance with this other company.

Also, Jim has gotten calls from 3 other companies this week. After all these years........

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Sbird7a.gif[/image]
The babies were really good today. Ty and Nick also played outside much of the day. What gorgeous weather! I wish I could spend time outside!

I got some major cleaning done in ONE room today. I'm thinking if I work on one room a day, I'll be finished in time to start all over again.

AWANA was good tonight. One of our families who come on the bus are being baptized Sunday. I've had the the kids since they were tiny and now they're not so little anymore. I made a 'eye of the needle' wall and a camel. The kids sure caught on. I'm always amazed when the teachers tell me they 'didn't know that'! That's why it's SO important to get kids in church as little ones and keep them there!

Well, I've added a verse that spoke to me tonight about trusting in the Lord to take care of us...... and hope you enjoy it too.

Have a blessed day!

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/diane_bh.gif[/image]



Psalm 91:9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, 10 No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. 12 In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. 13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. 14 "Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.



dianetavegia -> A Day filled with Miracles! God is so good to me! (2/16/2006 9:04:05 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/february.gif[/image]

HI Everyone, Wow, what a day!

I got a miracle appointment with the eye surgeon because of a cancellation just before I called, so called all my moms and got the children picked up so I could leave by 1:00. It's pretty much a two hour drive. Doctor was able to squeeze me in for surgery this coming Thursday. He had only one opening so another miracle, in case Jim changes jobs and loses insurance for a while. The BIG thing is, they found I have narrow angle glaucoma, which is found in smaller eyes.... and not the type caused by diseases. It can begin slowly or come on quickly. It can blind you if not found in time! Guess what? Removing my real eye lens and replacing it with a much smaller and thinner plastic eye lens will CURE the glaucoma by giving me room. I also had NO pressure built up in that eye, so this was found before any damage was done. The surgical scheduler got the antibiotic, pre-surgery medicine I was to go and buy from doctor's samples, saving me $70. after insurance cost.
Now who but God could have arranged this?
Miracle upon Miracle upon Miracle....


So, surgery is next Thursday. I have to be at the surgical center at 6:30. The actual surgery lasts about 11 -15 mins. They do knock you out and then bring you to, so I'll be heading home by 7:45 or so. Again, a 2 hour trip each way. The next day, Friday, I have to return for a 'recheck'. That only takes a couple of minutes. Doctor views the lens to make sure it remained in place, gives me two MORE types of drops (included in his price) that I have to use for 5 weeks. I hate the eye drop routine more than it all! I'm not good at medicines since I've never had to take any! I have to print out a schedule and mark off each 'dose'.

One of my moms is going to switch her off days so Ty won't be a problem. One mom has a grandfather who just had cataract surgery so she's calling her mom to see if she can watch the baby for at least my surgery day. The other mom hasn't called back but I talked to dad and they do have family in town. Everyone is SO nice!

Do say a prayer for me. I don't expect to have the anxiety I had before the first cataract surgery. I'd never had anesthesia, giving birth naturally, and was quite worried about it. This should be easy for me. Pray, tho, for all to go well and a full healing, please.

What gorgeous weather! It's to stay this way til the weekend and then only a few days of rain before warming right back up.
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Flower_Shop_wm_360_4_jp50.jpg[/image]


I've got the urge to paint our small t.v. room. It was actually meant to be the small bedroom in the house but we took it for our t.v. and computer. It's the builder beige. Only room never repainted. It's PACKED with a sleep sofa, t.v. and 6 speakers (don't ask), the computer, two bookshelves of videos and PS2 games, board games and puzzles. It also has two large windows and a closet door. The carpet has been ruined by the daycare children and we're looking for a replacement piece in a more red clay/ vomit friendly color ( wink wink ). I'm leaning toward a muted pumpkin color paint. We'll see.... maybe I can go out this weekend and look at paint swatches.

I'm almost ashamed to admit how much easier and more enjoyable our days are now that the sick infant isn't coming. His constant and pitiful crying must have been wearing on the children. Ty had become weepy and moody and is back to himself. Hubby would ask, 'How can you listen to that all day?' when he stopped by. He also needed so much care. Mixing medicines, breathing treatments, percussion treatments (pounding his back, chest and underarms in 10 locations for up to 20 mins. sometimes bringing up blood). There's more, but if you don't understand the disease.... you don't want to know. Truthfully, the child needs nursing care.

So, tomorrow is Friday and I only have the two infant girls. They're both so cute. One is funny and cute. One is beautiful and sweet. Both are a joy. They both love my guys. They like Nick because he talks so much and with his hands... they think he's talking to them. They also like our dog who loves to give them kisses. They try to grab kitties hair but she's too fast for them, so far!

Again, I just have to praise the Lord for my 'miracles' and give Him all the honor and glory!

Diane Tavegia

Psalm 23:1 God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing. 2 You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from. 3 True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. 4 Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I'm not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure. 5 You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing. 6 Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of God for the rest of my life.



dianetavegia -> RE: Diane's Thoughts both deep and not so deep! (2/17/2006 6:53:38 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/lewis-oxen-springtime.jpg[/image]


Hi Everyone and happy weekend!


Wow am I sleepy this afternoon! I'm really looking forward to the weekend. I slept well last night. I didn't seem to dream or worry about my eye surgery. I did get up extra early tho, because a precious mom from church wanted to go on a field trip with her five year old son's class, and they have a 2 1/2 year old son with mild CP. He really has to be watched and chased because he's all boy, and quite a climber. He was here from about 8:30 until 1:30. She pays me very well! I'm going to use that money toward redoing this room.

Jim brought home supper for Nick and me. He'd been taken out for a late lunch by a guy retiring from work and the man, at the end of the meal, ordered meals for us! Wasn't that nice? No cooking for me!

I'm working tomorrow night at church, and am so afraid I'm going to forget about it. I'm always right on top of things, but for some reason this keeps slipping my mind. I think I'd better make myself a note or get out some things I plan on taking along with me. My friend Donna and I are keeping 19 children for the 30 Something Sunday School Class while the parents have a social. They're buying pizza for the kids, and I have the new Veggie Tale movie, Sheerluck Holmes, to share. I have coloring sheets to copy, and some magazines to send home that go along with the movie. We're taking some games for the older kids too. Donna got the DVD player and t.v., and we've chosen which room to use. We have a small kitchen right off the room I had for S/S last year and each room has it's own bathroom and access to the playground. We have to be there by 5:30. It's 6:30 and still light out, here. If the weather were to hold....

I mentioned earlier that I knew we'd have one bad cold snap the end of Feb. or beginning of March. We always do. It's still almost 60° but looks like rain is moving in with chilly weather again.

Hubby hasn't heard anything about the job interview. The man had more people to interview but we sure do pray he gets that job! Oh what a blessing that would be. Of course, timing is everything and my surgery is Thursday so we need to still 'be employed' where he is right now to save a bazillion dollars!

Speaking of next week, so far it appears I'll still have the two infants on Friday after my recheck. I'll have to be extra careful since I'm not supposed to lean over or lift for a while. I don't remember how many hours or days but it seems it was only 24 hours, tho I was more cautious. I can always put a chair by my bed and sit to change diapers but lifting them in and out of high chairs, pack 'n plays, etc. is another matter. Jim may have to end up staying home with me or Jon could get up and help. Ty's grandmother is coming to visit so he'll be set for Thurs. He never comes on Friday anyhow.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and enjoys time resting and with your family. Do plan on Sunday School and church this week. I promise, God will bless you, if you go with an open heart!


Diane Tavegia

James 1:9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.



dianetavegia -> How do I get myself into these things? (2/18/2006 9:32:12 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Rural_Winter_wm_360_4_jp50.jpg[/image]


Just a quick hello tonight.
I kept children at church for a class Christmas / Valentine's party. We were supposed to have 40 children so the church enlisted 6 women. There were only 15 children. Five went in the toddler area with four women and 10 stayed in with my friend Donna and myself. We had to have her remove the 4 oldest boys after about an hour. The oldest was 11 and they were just way too rough for the others. I had five girls and one boy and they all wanted my attention at once but they were pretty good. I either have them in Sunday School or AWANA so they know me well. We didn't get paid.... and one lady was down to her last $3.00 for a large family. She's going to approach someone in the morning but I think the class is going to try to figure out something for us. They'd charged each family a specific amount, counting on 40 children, and what they ended up collecting would pay us only $17.00 per woman for 3 1/2 hours.

We found our paint for the t.v. room and the bottom half of the guest bath today. The bath has stormy blue paint up top and the border around the center is of antique lighthouses and storm clouds. I chose a greenish gray for the bottom. The name of the paint is squirrel! I got a matching throw rug. The one I had was cream and a small one. We needed a much larger one. For the t.v. room, I chose a paint called 'roasted pumpkin'. It's lovely! I can't wait to see it on the walls. First I have to scrub our baseboards and doors. We got some white to redo the woodwork. I've promised to do that cleaning and then we can paint the room two walls at once so we don't have to remove all the furniture until we're ready to recarpet. Hubby laughed at my description of choosing a carpet that was red clay and daycare vomit friendly. Can you imagine the color? LOL Well the roasted pumpkin will seem cool in the summer and yet warm in the winter. I do love colors!

Yikes is it cold here! I walked the dog as soon as I got in from church. Our back deck is iced. Puppy was not a happy camper. He had to stay here with Jim and Nick and they are not patient or good with animals. Poor puppy was locked in the bathroom by 7:30! He was 'out of control'. So what is he doing now? Sleeping on the sofa quietly, like a good dog.

I'm very glad to say I'm not at all concerned about my eye surgery. I am wondering what I can do about sinus congestion since all the meds that help me are on the do not use list. Maybe once the surgery is done, I can use Sudaphed again. We'll see. If nothing else, I'll figure out something natural.

Well, it has been a crazy night and since I don't enjoy mouthy pre teen boys, I'm going to do my best to forget about tonight and not do this again unless we're destitiute!

Have a great evening and remember, spring is only weeks away!

Diane Tavegia

John 4:35 Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!



dianetavegia -> Sunday School Woes... and cold weather (2/19/2006 6:09:48 PM)

[image]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-11/1112757/snowmanwithmice.gif[/image]


Boy is it COLD here!


Actually, we have 92% humidity, strong winds and the true temp is low 30°'s. That's too cold for man or beast 'round here! Puppy doesn't like having to take such quick walks and I don't like it either. I'm looking forward to time to put puppy down for the night, my warm jammies and cuddling with hubby.

We're facing a rainy week. Tonight is to start off with sleet, rain or even some snow. The schools aren't closed here tomorrow. I'll have all my kids through Wednesday, off Thursday for surgery and then two are coming late Friday morning after I go for my recheck in Rome (2 hours away, each way). Rainy weeks are hard because the dog can't get enough exercise and then is wild. He's too big to be wild! Hubby already doesn't like him. EEK!

We had Rev. R.C. Watson preach today. Next Sunday we'll be hearing and voting on Dr. Preston Nix as Interim Pastor. I seem to remember hearing him preach before but we've had so many... different men.

I had a good number in Sunday School today for such a cold day. I do have a problem tho. Our son's 5th Grade Sunday School class is out of control. A young couple teach it but the husband is uninvolved in the class. The kids have taken over and mine is right in the fray. I'm not going to allow that, so either he'll have to join me in MY 4 year old class or I'll give up teaching and go sit in his class. There's a good number of problem kids in that class and between games and snacks, too much 'fun time' and not enough class time. It's also WAY too big a class for one 29 year old woman. If I get involved teaching in there, there's going to be some upset parents, because I'll send for them to come out of their classes to sit with their 11 year old child. Our son was punished today and had to take his allowance and buy an 'apology' card and postage after spending an hour in his room in prayer and thinking about his behavior and how it might affect the salvation chances of others.

Next week we're going to begin attending the 8:30 service. That service has hymns and I really prefer those over the new choruses, PLUS I want Nick to learn the old hymns. We already have learned about some of the hymn writers off www.cyberhymnal.org Amazing! So, he won't like that because his friends all attend second service, as do most of MY friends, but I think this is more important.

I didn't get my nap in today and boy did I need it! I woke at 4:45 a.m. with a hot flash and thought the heater was way too high. Once I got up and checked it, I'd awakened the dog who wanted to go for a walk. When I came back in, I realized I'd awakened Nick. He got back to sleep tho, as did I. We were up at 7:30 .....

Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead. I'd appreciate prayers for my eye surgery this coming Thursday and my childcare Friday since I'm not supposed to bend or lift for a while....

God Bless and keep warm!
Diane Tavegia

[image]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-11/1112757/hrts-doves.gif[/image]

Job 6:14 "To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. 15 My brothers have dealt deceitfully like a brook, Like the streams of the brooks that pass away, 16 Which are dark because of the ice, And into which the snow vanishes. 17 When it is warm, they cease to flow; When it is hot, they vanish from their place. 18 The paths of their way turn aside, They go nowhere and perish. 19 The caravans of Tema look, The travelers of Sheba hope for them. 20 They are disappointed because they were confident; They come there and are confused. 21 For now you are nothing, You see terror and are afraid.



dianetavegia -> Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men... (2/20/2006 7:41:31 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/gar-rain.gif[/image]

And a lovely, rainy evening to you all!

Will the rain never stop? Seems like our spring rains have arrived early and just won't cease! That sure makes a mess with such a large dog!

I got an email today from a woman with two dogs. They have one dog house and the older dog won't allow the puppy into the dog house. The last few days have been wet and 20's with our wind chill. I had a lovely igloo dog house my dog refuses to enter so she picked it up after work today. It had been given to me... for such a time as this.

Jon misunderstood and thought my surgery was today so he got up early and spent a lot of family time with Nick and the dog. Nick enjoyed that. Jon took tonight off and is already sleeping. His long hours catch up with him some time. He'll probably wake at 10:00 and be bored tho!

So, what a nice surprise! Ty's grandmother had planned to head this way for a short visit and can be here for my surgery. Ty's mother has a long weekend so I won't have him from Thursday through Monday, but will keep him Tues. - Friday next week. I'll still get full pay even with taking off for surgery.

Abigail's grandmother has recently had cataract surgery and insisted that I won't be able to care for anyone on Friday so mom has found an aunt to watch Abigail on Thursday and Friday, yet paid me in full, in advance.

Sadie's mother has found someone for Thursday and hasn't mentioned Friday other than coming late, after my recheck. They pay me a month in advance already.

Looks like I'll have plenty of time to recoup from the surgery before having a houseful again. Cataract surgery isn't bad but 3 kinds of eye drops so many times a day every so many minutes, not bumping or rubbing your eye for 2 months, not bending or lifting, etc.... can be a bit to get used to at first. PLUS, I've only had anesthesia once and that was for my previous cataract surgery and I slept most of the day afterwards!

All in all........ my plans were not God's plans! God's plans are much kinder and more than I had ever considered.

I didn't go to visitation tonight but wrote post cards to many church members. I have a bit of ill feelings toward one of our church staff after a remark he made today and didn't want to be a hypocrit, show up tonight and pretend to be all happy and loving when I felt like washing his mouth out with soap! It had to do with the Sunday School concern. Argh! I'm not angry. I don't GET angry.... but I am insulted for my son and not satisfied with being brushed off when I have a serious concern. It's okay tho, the Sunday School Directors are both Deacons and already knew of this need for more teachers, bigger room and control / manly presence. God is already working on this problem!

So, I don't know yet what we'll do Sunday. Nick wants to attend his previous class if possible. He learned so much from Mr. Tim and wife. I know they'd be fine with it but I'm a stickler for rules so can't start breaking them for myself and not for others.

Well, I have GOT to fold clothes! I'd like to head to bed early tonight so need to get that done and then walk this lunatic dog! Being stuck inside so much because of the weather is not working out well for puppy or any of us.

Diane Tavegia



dianetavegia -> A little ray of sunshine... (2/21/2006 5:08:26 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/spring_wallbas_blue_lrg.jpg[/image]


We've had a bit of sunshine this nice warm afternoon but it won't last long! Rain and down to 20 at night by Sunday... or so they say.

How is everyone this lovely day? I'm so sleepy! I just can't seem to catch up my sleep no matter how early I go to bed. I seem to be sleeping well, too. Oh well, I'll sleep a lot on Thursday after the anesthesia so that'll be deep sleep!

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/topper.jpg[/image]


Tomorrow I begin my eye drops pre-surgery and then Thursday, have to use them every 15 mins. The nurse from the surgical center called today and said for me to take any anxiety meds I felt I needed before surgery but I'm afraid to 'mix' medicines so will not .... It was so easy last time that I know I shouldn't be concerned. I think those of us blessed with perfect health make terrible patients because we just have never had to 'deal with' sickness in ourselves. Shucks... I had all my children naturally, too.

Nick's school work seems to be so much review about now. It makes for a quick day. We're redoing all his 'times tables' after a period of long division. His science tends to be repetitive each year and his history might be his favorite right now. I need to begin saving for his 6th grade books from BJUP. We really like them AND fifty cents of every dollar of books and materials goes into a college scholarship at BJU for Nick.

Well, I thought I'd blog early tonight because I'm going to watch NCIS and head to bed! Goodness, If puppy would only agree to going to bed earlier, I'd be in bed by 8:00!

God bless,
Diane Tavegia



Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light."



dianetavegia -> Surgery Thursday Morning (2/22/2006 8:59:21 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/lst_budding-lg-unf.jpg[/image]


Well Hi Y'all!
Tomorrow morning will be here extra early for us because we have to leave by 4:30 a.m. for Rome, Ga. for my surgery for a cataract and narrow-angle glaucoma. I'm first on the list and have to check in at 6:30 so I expect to be finished and heading home by 7:30 - 7:45. Last surgery, the twilight sleep made me drowsy all day so I didn't do much. I have to return Friday at 7:30 for a re check, so will be leaving home by 5:30 that day.... and I'm the one who likes to sleep late!

Nick didn't act like he felt well last night and then today complained of a headache, sour stomach and a sore throat. He had a temp of 101° and his throat looked like strep to me. The pediatrician was swamped so they sent us to the ER. Well.... Jim took Nick because I had the three little ones and it took over 4 hours from the time they left til they got home. No strep, but doctor says there's a nasty virus making people feel pretty bad. They'd given Nick some Motrin when he arrived so he felt pretty good by time the doctor got around to seeing him. I checked his temp at 8:30 and it was normal. That would have been over 5 hours since they'd given him the Motrin so I'm guessing he'll not feel too bad with this. Jon (29) works tonight but is going to get up and take care of Nick and Scooter til we get home. He's offered to do it both days so Nick doesn't have to ride four hours!

Nick's on the phone with a good buddy from church. I kept him home from AWANA because of the virus and he talks with these kids each night before bed. Josh is coming home with us after church this Sunday, as long as Nick is fine. I'm sure I'll be okay. They are SO good that you don't even know they're in the house.

Poor hubby is still out working! He had one family to see and then had to deliver some paperwork to his office for some new home closing tomorrow. They'll need it before he could get back with me and then drive the hour to the office.

It's rained again, almost all day, very hard at times. We're supposed to have a couple of semi dry days before it gets really cold a couple of nights. I shouldn't complain. March is always the beginning of our true spring. We already have buds on many trees. My Jasmine is beginning to bloom! There is new growth on my butterfly bush. I've seen many birds that we don't see during cold weather and the squirrels are everywhere! They're playing like they do when about to mate. Certainly spring isn't far away!

Well, ten minutes til my last eye drops for the night and then I have to use them every 15 minutes beginning at 5:00 a.m. I dread the eye drops so much. I'll have 3 types to use for a total of 5 weeks. Some phase out after one week, others slowly phase to 1 drop a day for a week. I'm terrible with medicines since I've never needed them. I'll have to print out a five week calendar and mark off each dose! Can you imagine me complaining about this when I should be praising God that I have had such a healthy life!

Wishing you all a lovely night and a bright tomorrow....

Job 4:12 "Now a word was secretly brought to me, And my ear received a whisper of it. 13 In disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falls on men, 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, Which made all my bones shake. 15 Then a spirit passed before my face; The hair on my body stood up. 16 It stood still, But I could not discern its appearance. A form was before my eyes; There was silence; Then I heard a voice saying: 17 'Can a mortal be more righteous than God? Can a man be more pure than his Maker? 18 If He puts no trust in His servants, If He charges His angels with error, 19 How much more those who dwell in houses of clay, Whose foundation is in the dust, Who are crushed before a moth? 20 They are broken in pieces from morning till evening; They perish forever, with no one regarding. 21 Does not their own excellence go away? They die, even without wisdom.'
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/LilacsByKritter.gif[/image]



dianetavegia -> Healed! Praise the Lord! (2/23/2006 7:53:52 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/BirdInNest-2.gif[/image]


Just a quick update and hello tonight.

I had my eye surgery early this morning. The wait time, once I was prepped, took longer than it should because the woman they brought back with me had some heart things going on and they took her by ambulance to the hospital. I wasn't as apprehensive so didn't receive the extra dose of anxiety meds. I was aware of every bit of the procedure and had a nice conversation with doctor during the surgery. He was picking on some songs from the 50's and 60's. Meanwhile, I'm doing fine. I do have a headache but just took Tylenol. You can't take aspirin right after eye surgery. I'm sure my headache is from worrying about Nick.

Speaking of Nick, he's doing fine. He has sniffles and a scratchy throat. His head hurts a little and his temp creeps up to about 101° every once in a while. He's a TERRIBLE patient, like his mom, and wants to be well NOW. Jon was up when Nick woke at 3:00 a.m. but then went back to bed when we left. Nick was 'alone' in his eyes, until he fell back asleep around 5:30. Jon got back up and cared for the dog.

I just gave Nick some Motrin and he took a nice shower. He wants to sleep on the sofa in the t.v. room so whatever suits him. Used to be, when he felt ill, one of us would sleep in here with him like a sleep over but I can't take a chance with my eye being bumped and REALLY need sleep! Nick has been awake since about 8:00 so is dead tired. He's also concerned that his best friend cannot come home with him on Sunday if he's not all well. I keep assuring him that viruses tend to go away quite quickly. His thought is.... it's only been 26 hours....

Our granddaughter is ill. Erin called on her way home from work. Eden had been left with her grandfather who called Erin at work to say Eden was lethargic, vomiting and coughing very badly. He won't take her temp even with the ear type. So...... and her hubby had gone to the radio station and turned off his phone. Eden is 5 and has a sister almost 3 years old.

Well, I think I'll get ready to walk puppy for the night and patch up my eye. It's quite weird to see such a red eye with a giant pupil. Nick has been almost teary eyed today and kept worrying about me hurting myself. I think, his not feeling well, and me needing to be careful was overwhelming to someone who just didn't feel good. Like I said, he's a terrible patient. The kid may get one cold a year!
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/07springflowers.jpg[/image]
Keep well and God bless!

PRAISE GOD! I'M HEALED! Dctor outright said... 'You no longer HAVE narrow-angle glaucoma' after this surgery and said I can take any Sudaphed, etc. I felt I needed. This is a 'not to worry about' ever situation! Praise God Again!

Diane Tavegia


Matthew 6:22 "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!



dianetavegia -> I've Just Seen Jesus (2/24/2006 9:15:28 PM)

I feel as if I've lost a close friend tonight. With surgery yesterday, I didn't hear the news of Anthony Burger's death. Surely heaven is filled with wonderful music today. My favorite song he plays is 'I've Just Seen Jesus' off the Gaither's Israel Homecoming DVD. You've never cried til you've cried tears of faith.

Anthony slumped over while playing this song....

We Shall Behold HIM


The sky shall unfold, preparing His entrance;
The stars shall applaud Him with thunders of praise.
The sweet light in His eyes shall enhance those a waiting,
And we shall behold Him then face to face.

Chorus
And we shall behold Him, we shall behold Him
Face to face in all of His glory;
And we shall behold Him, Yes, we shall behold Him
Face to face, our Saviour and Lord.

The angels shall sound the shout of His coming,
The sleeping shall rise from their slumbering place.
And those who remain shall be changed in a moment,
And we shall behold Him then face to face.

Chorus
And we shall behold Him, we shall behold Him
Face to face in all of His glory;
And we shall behold Him, Yes, we shall behold Him
Face to face, our Saviour and Lord.
We shall behold Him, our Saviour and Lord.


You can hear the tune here:
http://my.homewithgod.com/heavenlymidis/weshallbeholdhim2.mid

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Fgallery3-8.jpg[/image]


Other than this sad news, we've had a good day. My follow up appointment with the eye surgeon brought excellent news. From 20/800 to 20/20. Dr Harbin said I may only need Dollar Store reading glasses, at age 55. Not bad! Praise God! Our trip back and forth was especially quick.

Nick's fever is coming down but he still has a small temp of around 100°, a scratchy throat and is quite upset that his friend may not be able to come over this Sunday. I keep telling him he has plenty of time to get well before then.... He sure enjoys having friends over after church.

Wishing you peace, not as the world gives.. but HIS peace!

Diane Tavegia



dianetavegia -> Interim Pastor (2/26/2006 8:45:39 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/PansyDaisyViola.jpg[/image]


What a wonderful Lord's Day we've had! We called Dr. Preston Nix, from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary as our interim pastor. He and his family had been in New Orleans 3 weeks when Katrina took basically everything but their lives and clothes on their backs. Boy can this guy PREACH! His wife, Diane, spoke tonight for a few minutes. She's a gifted women's leader too! We are certainly blessed! I'll call him Bro. Preston.

We had 2 great sermons and my husband started off tonight's service with a tribute to Anthony Burger. He read some quotes, told the story of his childhood accidental burns and then showed a video of Anthony playing 'I've Just Seen Jesus' from the Gaither's Israel Homecoming.

Boy was it windy this morning! We went to early service and then went out for lunch after Sunday School. Nick got to bring his friend home and they had a great time.

I snuck in about a 1 1/2 hour nap. I have to use drops 4 times a day for the first 2 weeks and then wean down to once a day at 5 weeks but what a blessing to be able to see! I have a pair of mild reading glasses from the 1980's that are scratched but perfect strength. Hubby's going to see if he can buff out the scratch on the glass.

Meanwhile, wishing you all a lovely Monday and may God lead and guide you in all you do.

Expecting a miracle this week........ and can't wait to share........

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/Sfence9a.gif[/image]


[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/diane_bh.gif[/image]



dianetavegia -> The Calililies are in bloom...... (2/27/2006 8:41:02 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/223sb-pansies.gif[/image]


Happy Monday Everyone. We had a pretty nice day. I accomplished quite a bit.

Tonight I had to drive into the outskirts of Atlanta, following Jim in my car. He drove us home. It occurred to me that as long as I kept my eyes on his car, I felt no fear. I know he only wants the best for me and would never lead me astray. I know he would guide me where I needed to go. All I had to do was not turn aside but keep my eyes on him. There's a good AWANA story in that and I'm already working on it for Wednesday night. If we keep our eyes on Jesus, we have nothing to fear.

I'll have all my daycare children tomorrow. I've gotten ahead on some chores because I need to get some woodwork and baseboards washed and ready for Jim to paint later this week. There's just so much furniture in this room but we've got some ideas. We're going to hang the big speakers (surround sound) to free up some floor space. The wood color on the speakers and center channel will match the roasted pumpkin color really well.

I need a dresser for Nick's room. He's still using the 'baby' dresser we got many years ago. It's out of sight, in his closet, but we could really make better use of the limited space in his room if we had a full sized dresser and put his t.v., PS2, PS1, etc. on top of that instead of on the dust collecting stand. I've posted the need on www.freecycle.org but no replies so far. I can't give away his things until I have a replacement.

Jim's going to have off Wednesday with an appointment on Thursday and then probably off again until Monday. Still waiting to share some news.

Boy our weather is unbelieveable! It's going to be mid 70's° this week. Forsythia's are in full bloom. Bradford Pear trees are white with blossoms. Daffodils and tulips are already blooming and buds are on most trees. I think my Dogwoods will be full of leaves any day! I see the new growth on my largest Butterfly Bush. I'd love to get a Rose of Sharon but usually forget by time they make it to the stores. Since they bloom late in the summer, they tend to slip my mind.

I was thinking of Gardenia's today. Am I the only person who finds their scent lovely? I also love Lilacs, Wisteria and the dreaded Honeysuckle. I have it growing along my fence! I paid for it. People dig it up and burn it but the scent is heavenly.

Well, I've rambled and let my spring fever infect you all so I'll say goodnight and God Bless!


[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/71.gif[/image]

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/LilacsByKritter.gif[/image]



dianetavegia -> Not MIA... Spring Cleaning! (3/1/2006 1:26:18 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/8184-003-06-1064.gif[/image]


I've had a few contacts wondering where I've been and why I've not posted much.... not missing in action, just spring cleaning! Hubby's home a few days this week and I'm taking advantage of that for the big stuff.

We JUST finished all of Nick's room except for his collectibles. They're on high shelves and I'll do those another day. We did find a dresser for his room. It's an antique and very unique. Matches the bookshelves I moved from the t.v. room with all his PS2 and PS 1 games. $59.00 at a thrift store in Bremen, Ga.! Can't beat that! We put his t.v. and PS2 on top of it so were able to really free up a lot of space. He had a computer in the room but he always uses this one since I'm online. Daddy moved the other back to the rec room downstairs with all the CD Rom games that won't work on my XP. Moving that REALLY added a big space in his tiny room. I've got his 'hats' dusting themselves on the fluff cycle in my dryer so I can rehang those on his closet door. We'll transfer the clothes from one dresser to the other later. Right now, we want to take full advantage of Daddy for the BIG stuff. He's leaving now to search for carpet that is 'daycare vomit/ red clay friendly' with touches of orange and CHEAP. That's one great thing about this area.... you can find remnants because we're so close to the carpet mills. Here's the color in the top photo:
[image]http://www.behr.com/images/inspiration/f9_content2.jpg[/image]

This t.v. computer room is next and includes scrubbing woodwork, painting woodwork and then painting the walls 'pumpkin toast' (Behr paint). Got to find some new carpet so we can do it all at once. I expect my computer to be down a few days but we do have a 3rd. It's a laptop and I don't have any of 'my favorites' in it, nor do we check email usually there. I'll update as able.

Meanwhile.... enjoy this gorgeous weather and think of me as you eat your bon bons and watch t.v. LOLOL

Tomorrow afternoon is a major final interview with the president of a big company out of Ohio who has just built a branch here. The position is of branch manger. The head hunter said 'congratulations', 'great news', and 'good luck in your new position' but until it's done.... Jim had already been hired for another job to start on Monday but it couldn't compare with this other position. We'll know SOMETHING Thursday one way or the other, I assume.

Diane Tavegia


No person has ever seen God. But if we love each other, then God
lives in us. If we love each other, then God's love has reached its
goal -- it is made perfect in us. 1 John 4:12



dianetavegia -> Update on room! (3/1/2006 8:46:47 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/fawn.jpg[/image]

Well, Jim found a nice shade of 'fawn' brown carpet at the Dalton Factory Outlet. It was marked down from $240. to $130. but the owner offered it for $100. since they didn't have anything else smaller in the color shades we wanted.

Jim's at choir practice and I came home after AWANA and puttied the nail holes. We still have the t.v., stereo and stand, big computer desk with all it's trimmings and a queen size sleeper sofa in the room. Our plan is to paint early tomorrow morning, let it dry and then do the carpet.

Our interim preached tonight and Jim said he's doing 1 John. Wish I could be in prayer meeting. I'm seriously thinking about this being my last year in AWANA. Nick will move up to the Youth Group when he's in 7th grade and they meet at a different time than AWANA.

Hanging the speakers and center channel instead of putting them back on the speaker stands will give us SO much more room! Wish I had a plan for the subwoofer. Why oh why do men think you need or want 6 speakers to listen to Trading Spaces???? I just don't get it!

Oh, tomorrow it's to be mid 70's° so I have the white spray paint to respray my wicker nightstands and a white grapevine heart wreath that has seen better days. It's been hanging in the bathroom for about 7 years and the moisture spotted the paper ribbon. I can redo all of those for just a couple of dollars and it makes such a difference. So, having Jim home to help me has given me SUCH incentive to get all the spring cleaning and remodeling done.

We're going to be painting the bottom of the guest bathroom this week also. I've got some really neat gray that's called 'squirrel'. It's going to look so neat with the antique lighthouse border with stormy skies so the gray will fit really well.

Nick is SO thrilled with his room! He's in there now with my Black and Decker Power Scrubber getting some kid stickers off his door. Well, the stickers came off pretty easily but the goo...... the power scrubber is WONDERFUL!

So, that's the update and guess we'll be disconnecting the computer later tonight so have a great night and tomorrow.

God Bless,
Diane Tavegia



dianetavegia -> Pictures of our finished room (3/3/2006 12:29:09 PM)

[image]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1098157/tv1.jpg[/image]


[image]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1098157/tv2.jpg[/image]


Needless to say, you're missing part of the room but you CAN see the paint and part of the carpet for an idea of all I've been talking about. Notice the computer screen is on Crosswalk Forums. [:D]



dianetavegia -> Weekend! It's the Weekend! (3/3/2006 9:11:00 PM)

Hello All and a Happy Weekend!
I hope you're making plans NOW to be in the Lord's House this Sunday.


[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/monarch31jg1514.jpg[/image]


Well our room is finished and just lovely! We offered our old carpet on www.freecycle.org and had one woman respond within about 5 mins. and another within 2 hours. The first woman lived about 40 mins. from here and didn't have a truck so we delivered it tonight. Her son has a bedroom off their garage in the basement area and just a cement floor. He wanted something more for warmth than 'looks' so it being faded didn't matter to him. I'm also very happy to say that when we pulled it up, my steam cleaner had done a good job and there was no yuk on the bottom at all! Whew! I had worried about mold.

Nick's invited the grandson of our Director of Children's Ministries over after church on Sunday and this will be the first time Kelton has been over. He's also home schooled and is Nick's age. Nice young man. The family will be moving to N.C. as soon as their house sells. Dad got transfered. Nick's so excited that he's already re cleaned his room and had showered by 8:00 tonight, trying to find anything that might need doing before then. LOL

Back to the remodeling, etc..... Hubby didn't use the large speakers in here again but put in the real surround sound system he'd bought. The speakers are teeny with only a really big sub woofer on the floor next to the t.v. That's even better. Then he realizes how removing 'stuff' makes the house seem larger and certainly easier to clean for me.... so he's laughingly agreed that he's got to let go of some items. Years ago he'd discovered the ceramic style pedastals at Michael's crafts and Garden Ridge. He painted some for speaker stands. We now own 12 pedastals!! 5 are not even used! Oh he'll rotate them sometimes because of the colors... but he admitted tonight that he's just gotta quit, cold turkey! Also, those really tall lamps from Wal-Mart.... we have 3 and only need 2. One is a different style and is top heavy. Tends to tip. He's agreed I can get rid of it. Then, those wire basket shelves... 4 of them with only 2 in use. Cork board pieces.... he bought four or so pieces about 18" X 12" for some sound absorption project. They're piled on my craft shelves and have not ever 'worked out'. We also have one of those end tables that's a magazine holder.... 2 chairs from our kitchen set that we replaced off freecycle when ours got wobbly and puppy cut his teeth on their legs. Boy freecycle is going to LOVE me in the next week or so. I AM thinking of having a yard sale first and putting the profits toward Nick's 6th grade home school books. I could then give away what's left.

Want to hear how God works things out? On March 17th I have to drive 2 hours each way for my final check on my eye surgery. Well.... Ty's usually not here on Fridays but he'll be gone the whole week. I still get paid. Sadie's mom is a teacher and there's no school that day. Abigail's parents were given a long weekend 'get away' by the inlaws so she won't be coming. Now how else can you explain me asking for any appointment time that wouldn't mean rushing the kids TOO much and ending up with NO kids for the day? God is so very good to me!

I didn't update on my AWANA story. It went really well. Most of the children know 'Mr. Jim' (hubby) so they get really involved and shout out when I'd ask if Mr. Jim would make me get lost or lead me the wrong way... I also used a hands- on type object lesson by drawing a straight line on the dry erase board. As long as I kept my eyes on the board, I could draw a straight line. When I looked back or to the side, my line went way out of 'bounds' and was messed up. The illustration was about 'keeping our eyes on Jesus' and off the world. We then sang a number of the old children's songs. Slowly the children are learning them. I do wish the young moms would sing to their little ones and teach them about Jesus from birth.

Neat ABC song......

ABCDEFG... Jesus died for you and me
HIJKLMN.... Jesus died for sinful men.. AMEN!
OPQRSTU.... I believe God's Word is true
UVW... God has promised you
XYZ... A home eternally


Have a wonderful Christ filled weekend with those you love and be sure to share Jesus with all you meet.

Diane Tavegia



dianetavegia -> Diane, whom Jesus loved (3/4/2006 8:54:19 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/200502210510360.patricksday.gif[/image]


Happy Saturday Everyone!

We've had a busy day. I woke at 7:30 and oh how nice that was! Puppy was still asleep. I'm so very glad he house trained easily! Whew!

I did sheets and other laundry, vacuumed, cleaned one bathroom and then we went to lunch at Covalli's, downtown Villa Rica. There's a packed floor to ceiling junk store. It's called, "Jane's.... If we don't have it... you don't need it" across the street. I was just overwhelmed by the STUFF and didn't remain long. It was almost impossible to walk down the aisle single file. It was also very dark in the store and cold. I got what I'd been searching for and got out. What I got is too flimsy, I'm afraid, but the heavier one she had was MUCH larger and used for a 5 times the money. We'll see.

After that, we went to Dollar Tree. I found some cute straws and Easter pencils to start a goodie box for our granddaughters. I can't do the same for our grandson because our son and his wife are not 'doing' Santa, Easter Bunny, etc. and bunny straws and coloring books would insult. He's 3.

I just finished our supper dishes and swept up in there. I got the clean sheets back on the bed and vacuumed that room so the house is nice and clean for Sunday. Tomorrow's dinner is tenderizing in the fridge. We're going to grill out some steaks.

Nick's bringing home a different friend tomorrow. This boy is very bright and well behaved. The two of them will overwhelm us if we let them, talking, talking, talking... so we got some new kites, found out from mom which PS2's are okay to play and informed Nick he's got a giant rec room full of pool tables, air hockey, foos ball and more board games than Toys-R-Us so don't expect us to join the two of them in play.

Oh I was a naughty girl and took a near 3 hour nap today! I laid down on the sofa and slept so hard that hubby let me sleep through my eye drops. They don't have to be specific times, just four times a day for another week, drop to 3, down to 2 and finally 1 drop of steriods a day for a week for a total of 5 weeks.

We're watching a Gaither DVD tonight. We do that so many nights since there's so little worth watching.

Tomorrow morning is Rev. Danny Singleton preaching. He preached a few weeks ago when Nick and Jim were so very sick with the stomach virus and I hadn't stayed for church. I had people who seldom attend church say they went back that night because he was so good and they wanted to hear the rest of his message! Can't wait!

Bro. (Dr.) Preston Nix begins as our interim next Sunday. He preached Wednesday night and Jim really got a lot out of it... so much that I wish I didn't have to be in AWANA every week. Oh well, summer approaches! They're studying John.

Wishing you all a Blessed Lord's Day!
Diane, Whom Jesus Loved

Isaiah 55:8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the Lord. 9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. 10 "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, 11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. 12 "For you shall go out with joy, And be led out with peace; The mountains and the hills Shall break forth into singing before you, And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.



dianetavegia -> Happy Lord's Day to you (3/5/2006 6:24:40 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/LM-May-flowers-650px.jpg[/image]


A Blessed Lord's Day to you!

I hope everyone was able to make it to the Lord's house today. We had a wonderful service! We've began attending the 8:30 service because we prefer hymns instead of all contemporary choruses and we sang so many great ones today. I can't wait to go over them with Nick, tomorrow, on www.cyberhymnal.org to look at the reason behind the hymns and lives of each author/ music composer.

We cooked out on our grill today and had some excellent steaks. YUM! Nick had his friend over and they've played until just now. Jim and Nick are driving him home. He's also home schooled and a neat young man!

I had a good number of children in Sunday School this morning. I was missing only one child who comes about half the time and the two who have never come. I'm sure we'll be hearing from one family really soon because I sent her a card saying our visitation team would be dropping by her home on Mon., March 20th. I've left messages, spoken with the nanny, sent dozens of cards.... and no response! The other child is a mentally slow child who is in a sad family situation. Some distant relatives bring him when they can. He has a constant smile. Poor little innocent thing. The father is not approachable but I do leave messages for the little one that I miss him and send sweet cards about his friends hoping he can come soon.

I signed up for VBS today. I've asked to teach ages 5 or 6. I haven't left the age 4 range for YEARS, but this group of four year olds seem very young and are not absorbing things like their predecessors. I want to teach an age group that will enjoy my lessons. I put so much work into each one and in my S/S class, feel as if I'm talking to the wall. I've got one girl who said last week that she doesn't like always having to hear about Jesus. Can't we just play. Her mother was very embarassed when I told her about the remark, but this is a family that only comes to S/S and no church. The father doesn't attend, EVER.

I believe the choices and lifestyles of parents affect their children and can form them into what they become as adults. A mother who brings home boyfriend after boyfriend to sleep over or new husband after new husband teaches her daughters that men are disposable or bad guys. Fathers who come and go or cheat, hit, cuss and don't support their families teach their children low self esteem or to disrespect their mothers. We have an awesome and terrifying responsibility as parents! The Bible tells us to talk about God as we walk. To write His words on our doorposts. Our children should hear us sing praises and praying to our heavenly Father constantly, not belittling our spouses (or in many cases, ex spouses). That's a real soapbox for me. Divorce is a giant no-no in my Bible.

Well my boys are home and our fence has been mended. The birdseed is in my large metal garbage can where I have to put it to keep squirrels from stealing it. The dishes are done and I've no more chores that need doing before tomorrow morning so I can just kick back and watch Cold Case tonight.

Wishing you all a lovely week and God Bless!


[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/st-pat-day.gif[/image] Diane Tavegia



dianetavegia -> Wow! Spring is REALLY here! (3/6/2006 10:32:18 PM)

[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/tsutsuji.gif[/image]


What a GORGEOUS Day!


And how is everyone this Monday? I have never cared for Monday's because of how hectic they used to be. Then I began to dislike Sunday nights because it meant Monday was only hours away. Now that we home school our last child, every day is just fine with me!

So, hubby did something to my monitor yesterday and now it's dancing all over the screen! I think it may be one of his gadgets too close by. I've disconnected one and it seems to have helped. We'll see.

The babies were quite quiet today and Ty slept most of the afternoon. I even dosed for a few minutes. The maillady rang the bell with a CD that wouldn't fit into the box and woke me! Then one of the infants woke for a few minutes and woke me. It was not a good nap.

Tonight I had to ride with hubby to the south east side of Atlanta to pick up a new work car and then drive home. That's twice in one week I've had to step outside my comfort zone on the highway. This time was in the dark! I just cranked up some praise CD's and did it.

Would you believe it's to be near 80° the end of this week? I can't wait! I'm thinking Yard Sale! We'll see.....

Well, have a lovely evening and a beautiful Tuesday.

God Bless,
Diane Tavegia
[image]http://usera.imagecave.com/dianetavegia/54.gif[/image]



Page: <<   < prev  5 6 [7] 8 9   next >   >>



Forum Software © ASPPlayground.NET Advanced Edition 2.5 ANSI