A busy summer for us and now autumn is here with the changing of colors, the full moon, walks in the evening in the crisp air. Today I began the job of preparing the motorhome for its next trip. Not even sure if, where and when we will go but I like to be ready. Our little grandson was scheduled for open heart surgery yesterday, October 14th but the Dr. had an emergency come up with a little 6 yr. old girl so had to use Baby Joes time slot for surgery. Needless to say we were very disapointed but this is the real world we live in and anything can happen. Next Wednesday morning, October 22nd, surgery is scheduled at 7:30 am. Ooodles of prayers for the little guy. Please visit Baby Joes caringbridge site. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/babyjoe
and remember to sign the guestbook.
My mentor and team leader has a caringbridge site also. She was in a motor scooter accident three weeks ago and is in Duluth St. Mary's Hospital. It will be a long recovery for Deb but she will come through this as she is a very strong willed lady.
Have signed on a couple new customers in the last week so feel really good about that. With Fasttrack on tuesday nights and a team conference call with my Prosper Team on Sunday nights I manage to stay busy. The interesting part of our business the economy has really not affected our wellness company. I am sure it is because of the generous discount and concentrated products. A great savings.
Until next time,
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Securing Our Future
So how does that work? Securing our future has a lot to do with our children. How we pay attention to them from a very young age. Every time I hear a sad story about a young person being involved in some type of trouble I wonder "how did this happen?" Often times we as parents get so busy trying to provide for our family that we lose touch with the important things. The following are some good points to help us be better parents.
Encouraging Good Behavior
Children learn behaviors and values mainly from their parents. Make sure your child is learning the right things!
Building Good Relationships
When you take the time to listen to your child, instead of brushing him or her off, you are building connections.
When you respond in a manner that validates his or her feelings instead of invalidating them, you are teaching her to be caring.
When you help him or her to choose appropriate actions, you are helping her to be more competent.
Our Role as Parents
Be Sensitive: We pick up the cues of our children and sense how they are feeling. We listen and empathize.
Responsive: We respond in ways that fit our child's cues. If the child is frightened, we comfort him. If he's intense, we calm him. But we don't excuse disrespectful behavior. Their limits are clear and enforced.
Reciprocal; There is give-and-take in the relationship. We as parents respect the child's emotions and teach him to consider thoughtfully the emotions of others.
Supportive and encouraging: We understand that learning to manage one's emotions takes time and effort. We must support and encourage our children as they practice.
These actions enhance children's development, foster a positive sense of self-esteem, and, most important, build healthy relationships.
The Twelve Disciplinary Elements
Pay attention to your child.
Respect your children and yourself.
Be reasonable, gentle, and firm.
Prevent and minimize problems through understanding, communication, and modeling.
Use positive reinforcement to encourage and reward proper behavior.
Teach ways to make choices.
Set reasonable personal expectations and goals for your child.
Set reasonable expectations for yourself and your family.
Communicate effective and reasonable limits.
Understand misbehavior.
Provide related, respectful, reasonable responses.
Be consistent.
I think being a parent is the hardest job one will ever hold and because of this we need to take and except all the help we can get.
A great website that I found on this subject is:
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
My husband and I raised four healthy children and we did the best that we could with the knowledge that we had from our parents. Back in the 60's, 70's and 80's I have to admit it was alot different parenting then it is today. We certainly didn't have the internet and reference books that are available today. Does anybody have any idea the why? Let us hear from you.
Thanks and God Bless
Encouraging Good Behavior
Children learn behaviors and values mainly from their parents. Make sure your child is learning the right things!
Building Good Relationships
When you take the time to listen to your child, instead of brushing him or her off, you are building connections.
When you respond in a manner that validates his or her feelings instead of invalidating them, you are teaching her to be caring.
When you help him or her to choose appropriate actions, you are helping her to be more competent.
Our Role as Parents
Be Sensitive: We pick up the cues of our children and sense how they are feeling. We listen and empathize.
Responsive: We respond in ways that fit our child's cues. If the child is frightened, we comfort him. If he's intense, we calm him. But we don't excuse disrespectful behavior. Their limits are clear and enforced.
Reciprocal; There is give-and-take in the relationship. We as parents respect the child's emotions and teach him to consider thoughtfully the emotions of others.
Supportive and encouraging: We understand that learning to manage one's emotions takes time and effort. We must support and encourage our children as they practice.
These actions enhance children's development, foster a positive sense of self-esteem, and, most important, build healthy relationships.
The Twelve Disciplinary Elements
Pay attention to your child.
Respect your children and yourself.
Be reasonable, gentle, and firm.
Prevent and minimize problems through understanding, communication, and modeling.
Use positive reinforcement to encourage and reward proper behavior.
Teach ways to make choices.
Set reasonable personal expectations and goals for your child.
Set reasonable expectations for yourself and your family.
Communicate effective and reasonable limits.
Understand misbehavior.
Provide related, respectful, reasonable responses.
Be consistent.
I think being a parent is the hardest job one will ever hold and because of this we need to take and except all the help we can get.
A great website that I found on this subject is:
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
My husband and I raised four healthy children and we did the best that we could with the knowledge that we had from our parents. Back in the 60's, 70's and 80's I have to admit it was alot different parenting then it is today. We certainly didn't have the internet and reference books that are available today. Does anybody have any idea the why? Let us hear from you.
Thanks and God Bless
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Sunny Day
Oh what a beautiful day it is, here in Minnesota. We missed a beautiful outdoor wedding in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, lastnight. Our neighbors son was married. We had plans to take the motorhome and have another mini vacation. Without snow! Hubby has been under the weather with a nasty cold or allergies. Not sure which. Symptoms are so much alike. He thought I could ride along with our friends but I was not comfortable leaving. So I stayed home too. Parents of the groom are home and I talked with Mom Mona and she said it was absolutely beautiful and emotional too. I can imagine. I have been there with our three sons and daughters wedding. Its harder on the Moms, then the Dads. Not sure why. Maybe because us Moms are more emotional?
Summer is here. The humming birds are starting to come back to there feeders along with the finches, orioles, cardinals, blue jays, grosbeaks, cowbirds, wrens etc etc. We strive to keep the feeders filled and in place for our flying friends but sometimes its a challenge with the squirrels
and the raccoons. They are a nuisance.
Just heard on CNN that Ted Kennedy is hospitalized with stroke symptoms. Praying for his recovery. The political arena is getting nasty. This is the hardest part of election year. Understanding how these candidates can be so cutting. I personally believe it will be between McCain and Obama. Who I will vote for remains a mystery, even to myself.
Summer is here. The humming birds are starting to come back to there feeders along with the finches, orioles, cardinals, blue jays, grosbeaks, cowbirds, wrens etc etc. We strive to keep the feeders filled and in place for our flying friends but sometimes its a challenge with the squirrels
and the raccoons. They are a nuisance.
Just heard on CNN that Ted Kennedy is hospitalized with stroke symptoms. Praying for his recovery. The political arena is getting nasty. This is the hardest part of election year. Understanding how these candidates can be so cutting. I personally believe it will be between McCain and Obama. Who I will vote for remains a mystery, even to myself.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Spring is here!
It was a long winter here in Minnesota and a cool spring is upon us. Every morning I check out the local paper to see what the weeks temps will be and we are to be in the 50-60 range. If the wind would not be so strong it would probably seem warmer. It is now trying to rain and make my weary bones ache too. I have allergies and Del is coming down with a head cold. So it goes!
Mothers Day this past Sunday and the Pankeys were our hosts for the occasion. All of the Bloch family were present with the exception of Cindy, Bob, Krista and Brandon. Cindy had to work and not sure about the other three. Our family is getting so large and harder to get everyone together so when we do we know we are blessed. Bob and Krista are buying a house in Hastings. Grandpa will go with them on a walk-through tomorrow and I believe they close on Saturday. They are excited. They have a townhome in Hastings now but with two golden retrievers they need more space as well as a yard to let them run.
Must tell you about our mini vacation a couple weeks ago. We left here in the motorhome on thursday morning. Stopped in Glenwood to see Dels cousin Marge. On to Graceville to see Aunt Joyce in the nursing home. Arrived at Bob and Ruths in Claire City around 7 pm. Thursday night. We called them about 15 miles out so they were surprised but happy to see us. Had a great visit and it was fun to see the Ebels and Gauklers also. Friday morning we went with Bob to the local cafe for breakfast and it wasn't long and the big snow flakes started coming down. Bob said "oh just a few flakes, it will pass us!" Well guess what? We had 15-18 inches of wet snow in the next 24 hours. We went to Nan and Kevins for dinner on Saturday night and got stuck with Bobs car infront of the motorhome coming home. Oh my! Sunday morning when it was time to pack up and leave for Fergus Falls, the big slideout stripped gears and would not go in. Kevin used his skidloader to lift and close the slideout. Needless to say we could not use it the rest of the trip. When we arrived in Fergus there was no where to park other then in the street in front of the Hutchins. All in all it was a good trip. We enjoyed our time with Lynn and Rog. Dels Mom is doing well in her new home. (VA Nursing Home) Her room is so much more roomier than the one she had at the Broen. She adjusts well for a soon to be 92 year old. Her birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday Mom!
Neighborhood bible study is winding down. Only one more session left. Beth Moore series at Hosanna is also coming to an end. Have so enjoyed the Psalms. Sounds like we will be having grandchildren a couple days a week to help out. That will be fun.
Until next time!
Mothers Day this past Sunday and the Pankeys were our hosts for the occasion. All of the Bloch family were present with the exception of Cindy, Bob, Krista and Brandon. Cindy had to work and not sure about the other three. Our family is getting so large and harder to get everyone together so when we do we know we are blessed. Bob and Krista are buying a house in Hastings. Grandpa will go with them on a walk-through tomorrow and I believe they close on Saturday. They are excited. They have a townhome in Hastings now but with two golden retrievers they need more space as well as a yard to let them run.
Must tell you about our mini vacation a couple weeks ago. We left here in the motorhome on thursday morning. Stopped in Glenwood to see Dels cousin Marge. On to Graceville to see Aunt Joyce in the nursing home. Arrived at Bob and Ruths in Claire City around 7 pm. Thursday night. We called them about 15 miles out so they were surprised but happy to see us. Had a great visit and it was fun to see the Ebels and Gauklers also. Friday morning we went with Bob to the local cafe for breakfast and it wasn't long and the big snow flakes started coming down. Bob said "oh just a few flakes, it will pass us!" Well guess what? We had 15-18 inches of wet snow in the next 24 hours. We went to Nan and Kevins for dinner on Saturday night and got stuck with Bobs car infront of the motorhome coming home. Oh my! Sunday morning when it was time to pack up and leave for Fergus Falls, the big slideout stripped gears and would not go in. Kevin used his skidloader to lift and close the slideout. Needless to say we could not use it the rest of the trip. When we arrived in Fergus there was no where to park other then in the street in front of the Hutchins. All in all it was a good trip. We enjoyed our time with Lynn and Rog. Dels Mom is doing well in her new home. (VA Nursing Home) Her room is so much more roomier than the one she had at the Broen. She adjusts well for a soon to be 92 year old. Her birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday Mom!
Neighborhood bible study is winding down. Only one more session left. Beth Moore series at Hosanna is also coming to an end. Have so enjoyed the Psalms. Sounds like we will be having grandchildren a couple days a week to help out. That will be fun.
Until next time!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
A Gray Day
It is cloudy and overcast today. We have no snow on the ground here but northern Minnesota was hit hard over the weekend. Virginia had 32 inches, Bemidji where my bro lives, had 26 inches and my home town of Fergus Falls had 10 inches.
Yesterday we had a little visitor for the day. Little Joe came at 10:30 am. and left with Mommy at 5:15 pm. He was very good. Had big smiles for us and is making sounds. Today he is 10 weeks old if my calculations are correct. Remember he was born on January 29th. Kari was able to get lots of work done in the office. Normally she takes Joe with. Sunday night we drove out to New Market to see the kids. It was nice driving out there without icy roads etc. Look forward to spring, summer and fall as we see more of our family. Del is off to Dr. Chu's eye clinic for his final checkup after his two cataract surgeries. He is very pleased with the outcome. I have to have my right eye done one of these days. Things are starting to get fuzzy. The joys of getting older. ha!
Big Sister is back in Oregon for a few weeks and then she will be back in Texas for a few weeks. She is quite the traveler. Keeps her young. She will help out with the grandchildren while daughter Jill goes on a couple business trips. The children have a nanny but its nice to have Grandma close by.
Thats it for this time!
Sharon
Yesterday we had a little visitor for the day. Little Joe came at 10:30 am. and left with Mommy at 5:15 pm. He was very good. Had big smiles for us and is making sounds. Today he is 10 weeks old if my calculations are correct. Remember he was born on January 29th. Kari was able to get lots of work done in the office. Normally she takes Joe with. Sunday night we drove out to New Market to see the kids. It was nice driving out there without icy roads etc. Look forward to spring, summer and fall as we see more of our family. Del is off to Dr. Chu's eye clinic for his final checkup after his two cataract surgeries. He is very pleased with the outcome. I have to have my right eye done one of these days. Things are starting to get fuzzy. The joys of getting older. ha!
Big Sister is back in Oregon for a few weeks and then she will be back in Texas for a few weeks. She is quite the traveler. Keeps her young. She will help out with the grandchildren while daughter Jill goes on a couple business trips. The children have a nanny but its nice to have Grandma close by.
Thats it for this time!
Sharon
Monday, March 24, 2008
Easter 2008
A very early Easter this year. They say we will never see this again in this life. When one thinks of Easter we think of Easter egg hunts outside in the yard, sunny skies, trees budding, flowers beginning to break ground, etc etc. This was not to be this year. We must have had 10-12 inches of snow leading up to the Easter weekend. Sunday morning we went to 8 am. services at St. James. The music was great from the choir and the bell ringers. "He is Risen!"
Arrived home about 9:30 am. Started getting ready for the family to come for brunch. Besides the 21 family members we had our son-in-laws father, sister and niece and nephew from Illinois as our guests. Everyone contributed to the meal and it was awesome. Kari made monkey bread that melted in your mouth. Our menu consisted of four different kinds of egg-bakes, fresh fruit, cheesy potatoes, muffins, orange juice, coffee, brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate pie and ofcourse the monkey bread. Our daughter-in-law Cindy had a birthday on Easter so we celebrated her birthday also.
It is so special to have all of our children and grandchildren here together. We are so blessed.
My brother Duane who was here for five weeks going through laser treatment on his feet, left for home last Friday noon after his final appointment and session with Dr. Kelm. Sorry to add that the laser treatment for the neuropathy in Duanes feet did not help. There will be some kind of refund. Duane is going to try accupuncture next.
Tom Burns and daughter Elizabeth were here on Saturday for a visit. Elizabeth is in her Junior year at Mankato State. She will make an excellent teacher when she is done with college. Plans to teach 4th graders.
Until next time,
Blessings on your day!
Arrived home about 9:30 am. Started getting ready for the family to come for brunch. Besides the 21 family members we had our son-in-laws father, sister and niece and nephew from Illinois as our guests. Everyone contributed to the meal and it was awesome. Kari made monkey bread that melted in your mouth. Our menu consisted of four different kinds of egg-bakes, fresh fruit, cheesy potatoes, muffins, orange juice, coffee, brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate pie and ofcourse the monkey bread. Our daughter-in-law Cindy had a birthday on Easter so we celebrated her birthday also.
It is so special to have all of our children and grandchildren here together. We are so blessed.
My brother Duane who was here for five weeks going through laser treatment on his feet, left for home last Friday noon after his final appointment and session with Dr. Kelm. Sorry to add that the laser treatment for the neuropathy in Duanes feet did not help. There will be some kind of refund. Duane is going to try accupuncture next.
Tom Burns and daughter Elizabeth were here on Saturday for a visit. Elizabeth is in her Junior year at Mankato State. She will make an excellent teacher when she is done with college. Plans to teach 4th graders.
Until next time,
Blessings on your day!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Remembering Jean McCormick
Jean McCormick, our neighbor and friend, passed away on thursday, March 13th, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Jean was a special lady with a great faith in God and I know that it had been her faith and trust in God that saw her through some very tough times with her health. She was diagnosed with cancer back in September and given a short time to live. She never gave up and continued to fight the disease. I had the fortune of seeing her on Wednesday afternoon at the hospital. Her son Chris and
sister Patty were with her. She was her bubbly self and told me she would fight "this". A big hug and broad smile, I told her that her smile was worth so much. The best memories of Jean will be of her bubbly disposition and positive attitude. When my niece developed cancer three years ago, Jean was so compassionate and gave me a special cd and blanket that she had prayed on to give to Robin. This was so Jean. Always so concerned for others. She fought a good fight and we will never forget this beautiful person. God called her name! She is now with Him in eternity.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
18th Cromosome
Wanted to share some pictures of Little Joe our new grandson. He is now five weeks old. He has 18th cromosome Q which is a small portion of the long arm of the 18th cromosome missing. I will report on this condition as I learn more. Joe was born with a cleft palate that we know of. Cardiologist reports that the heart murmur is not an issue. The Orthopedic Doctor says the feet are not the classic case of club feet. He believes the minor deformity of the feet is caused from the position in the womb. They are looking better every time I see him. Cleft lips and palates are more common in babies with 18q-. The palate is the roof of the mouth. Sometimes the palate does not form correctly during development. This results in an opening in the roof of the mouth. A cleft lip occurs when the tissue that forms the upper lip does not fuse during prenatal development. Cleft lip and palate may lead to dental, hearing, speech, and feeding problems.
In most cases, a team of professionals is involved in the management of cleft lip and palate. This team may include surgeons, speech pathologists, dentists, audiologists, geneticists, and other professionals. To locate a team in your area, contact the Cleft Palate Foundation.
We saw Joe this morning and I got to hold and feed him. This little guy is looking more and more like his big sister Gracie. The Characteristics of 18Q are many and so as time goes on we will no more. Having faith and trust in the Lord is comforting.
In most cases, a team of professionals is involved in the management of cleft lip and palate. This team may include surgeons, speech pathologists, dentists, audiologists, geneticists, and other professionals. To locate a team in your area, contact the Cleft Palate Foundation.
We saw Joe this morning and I got to hold and feed him. This little guy is looking more and more like his big sister Gracie. The Characteristics of 18Q are many and so as time goes on we will no more. Having faith and trust in the Lord is comforting.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Prosper Team
I just got off the phone on a conference call with my Prosper Team. Steph Peters spoke on her successful year with our wellness company. She has had great mentors in her Mom and Dad. She has been prospecting successfully the last year at the young age of 19 years old. She has over 50 customers and directors included. That is awesome! She is also a good motivator. I need to get busy tomorrow making more phone calls and setting up appointments. Those of us who are in the business want so much to introduce these great products so that everyone can benefit.
A busy weekend with out of town guests. Yesterday we shopped at Ikea by the MOA and our guests had never experienced shopping in this type of store.
Weather wise it was a pretty nice weekend. Now I hear it is to get cold again. Oh well, this is Minnesota!
A busy weekend with out of town guests. Yesterday we shopped at Ikea by the MOA and our guests had never experienced shopping in this type of store.
Weather wise it was a pretty nice weekend. Now I hear it is to get cold again. Oh well, this is Minnesota!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
"If My Products So Great How Come I Can't Sell It?"
This is a title to a book by Kim Klaver based on her "Three Scripts " class that I am reading right now. She is one smart lady. If you want to learn anything about the Network Marketing business Kim knows it all, or close to it......... She tells it like it really is.
Tax time so I have been scrambling for two days getting all the figures together for our Home Based Business. We see the accountant tomorrow.
Went to see our newest grandbaby today. Little Joe is doing so good. His sisters were off to school and daycare so he and Mommy were just hanging out at home.
We have out-of-town guests coming this weekend so looking forward to that. My niece and her husband from Fergus Falls.
We are still in the "tundra". Temps are suppose to improve by the weekend. Its getting somewhat tiresome, this weather.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Time Goes By
Yes it does. Time goes by and we wonder where did it go! How many times does one say that?
Alot of happenings since I last wrote in my blog. The Pankeys had there baby boy on January 29th. Del and I stayed with the girls at the Pankey home most of the time. The neighbors were so helpful and big brother Chad and his wife Cindy too. The tuesday that little Joe was born we were all present at the hospital. The girls did real well and were so excited to have a new baby brother. Daddy Mike has a hunting and fishing partner in little Joe. We all have our ideas as to who little Joe looks like. I think he looks like our grandson Brayden. He does have some of Daddys features.
Brother Duey was here for a short stay and to visit a Doctor in Plymouth who thinks he can help Duey and his neuropathy. He will come back the end of May for 5 weeks of laser treatments. Three a week.
Dennis and Lucy are home from five weeks in Palm Springs visiting relatives. Lynn and Rog are spending a month in south Texas. In the same area that we wintered the past two years. Dale and Lola are in Scotsdale, Az and San Diego visiting son and family.
I am dealing with a sinus infection so not feeling up to par. Really zaps ones energy level.
Until next time,
Alot of happenings since I last wrote in my blog. The Pankeys had there baby boy on January 29th. Del and I stayed with the girls at the Pankey home most of the time. The neighbors were so helpful and big brother Chad and his wife Cindy too. The tuesday that little Joe was born we were all present at the hospital. The girls did real well and were so excited to have a new baby brother. Daddy Mike has a hunting and fishing partner in little Joe. We all have our ideas as to who little Joe looks like. I think he looks like our grandson Brayden. He does have some of Daddys features.
Brother Duey was here for a short stay and to visit a Doctor in Plymouth who thinks he can help Duey and his neuropathy. He will come back the end of May for 5 weeks of laser treatments. Three a week.
Dennis and Lucy are home from five weeks in Palm Springs visiting relatives. Lynn and Rog are spending a month in south Texas. In the same area that we wintered the past two years. Dale and Lola are in Scotsdale, Az and San Diego visiting son and family.
I am dealing with a sinus infection so not feeling up to par. Really zaps ones energy level.
Until next time,
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Thoughts for Today
Thoughts for Today
I can not believe how fast the days are going by. Today is Sunday already and I have not blogged since telling about my visit to Chu Vision Institute on the 16th. Sorry about that. So much I want to share today. The weather is so cold that FiFi doesn’t even want to be outside. I was to go to the Peters home in Faribault this afternoon to celebrate Julies birthday but woke up with a sore throat and ear ache of all things. Certainly do not want to pass that around. So here I am. Have read the Star and Tribune, worked on crossword puzzle which I thouroughly enjoy doing and reading and printing more pages to the SEOBOOK. The Success pac I ordered from Growth Pro should be here tomorrow so will be able to start passing out my sizzle cards. I have about twenty leads to call on tomorrow. Excited to get started.
Have to share with you a great spiritual experience I had on Thursday evening of last week. I went to my Small Group meeting at my friend Pats home. Deanna, Lois and Harold along with Pat and I listened to some wonderful music in the backround and prayed ever so boldly to God to use his power to heal our friends Jean, Bob Paul and Ruthie who are suffering from cancer and other health crisis. Also the Olson children who are grieving the loss of there earthly father. One could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.
U.S. figure skating championships begin today at the St. Paul Xcel Energy Center. This mornings paper had quite a write-up about a young girl from Woodbury that will be interesting to watch. Her name is Samiera Abou-Nasr. She moved here from Omaha, Nebraska to be coached by Tom Incantalupo who had coached her in Omaha and because of his move to Minnesota, he convinced Samiera’s parents to move to St. Paul so he could coach her. Sounds like all the hard work from coach and student has paid off. Samiera will be skating with the best of them this week. I look forward to watching her. Figure skating is one of my favorite sports to watch. Always thought I would become a great skater when I was a young girl but that dream was never to happen.
I have a number I would like you to dial up and listen to the message. 1-866-611-1272
I can not believe how fast the days are going by. Today is Sunday already and I have not blogged since telling about my visit to Chu Vision Institute on the 16th. Sorry about that. So much I want to share today. The weather is so cold that FiFi doesn’t even want to be outside. I was to go to the Peters home in Faribault this afternoon to celebrate Julies birthday but woke up with a sore throat and ear ache of all things. Certainly do not want to pass that around. So here I am. Have read the Star and Tribune, worked on crossword puzzle which I thouroughly enjoy doing and reading and printing more pages to the SEOBOOK. The Success pac I ordered from Growth Pro should be here tomorrow so will be able to start passing out my sizzle cards. I have about twenty leads to call on tomorrow. Excited to get started.
Have to share with you a great spiritual experience I had on Thursday evening of last week. I went to my Small Group meeting at my friend Pats home. Deanna, Lois and Harold along with Pat and I listened to some wonderful music in the backround and prayed ever so boldly to God to use his power to heal our friends Jean, Bob Paul and Ruthie who are suffering from cancer and other health crisis. Also the Olson children who are grieving the loss of there earthly father. One could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.
U.S. figure skating championships begin today at the St. Paul Xcel Energy Center. This mornings paper had quite a write-up about a young girl from Woodbury that will be interesting to watch. Her name is Samiera Abou-Nasr. She moved here from Omaha, Nebraska to be coached by Tom Incantalupo who had coached her in Omaha and because of his move to Minnesota, he convinced Samiera’s parents to move to St. Paul so he could coach her. Sounds like all the hard work from coach and student has paid off. Samiera will be skating with the best of them this week. I look forward to watching her. Figure skating is one of my favorite sports to watch. Always thought I would become a great skater when I was a young girl but that dream was never to happen.
I have a number I would like you to dial up and listen to the message. 1-866-611-1272
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Chu Vision Institute
Yesterday was another day spent at the Chu Vision Institute. For me, this time. I had a 1:40 pm. appointment and got in on time. Wow! Let me tell you, that is one thorough examanation of the intricate eye. I mentioned earlier that I was going to be checked for cataracts and AMD which is age related macular degeneration. Well I give all the praise and glory to God for a normal range of AMD for my "age". Cataract in the right eye is ready to be removed so will schedule surgery in early March. The one in the left eye will probably be ready for removal in late summer, early fall. I can not believe the technology used for examning the eye today. Dr. Chu's staff were so friendly and made me feel at ease.
Thanks, Kim Klaver for the comment to my blog of January 14th. You truly are an inspiration.
Lastnight I spent some time with the new Growth Pro sight and listened to the CEO, advise on how to begin the system. I have ordered the Success Package, ordered leads, wrote down a contact sheet and need to work on newspaper ads and sticky notes.
In the meantime I am reading my SEOBook and Dave Ramseys Complete Money Makeover.
Until nextime, Blessings and have a great week.
Thanks, Kim Klaver for the comment to my blog of January 14th. You truly are an inspiration.
Lastnight I spent some time with the new Growth Pro sight and listened to the CEO, advise on how to begin the system. I have ordered the Success Package, ordered leads, wrote down a contact sheet and need to work on newspaper ads and sticky notes.
In the meantime I am reading my SEOBook and Dave Ramseys Complete Money Makeover.
Until nextime, Blessings and have a great week.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Eyes/Nutraview
Today was ever so long sitting in the office of Chu Vision Institute with my hubby. After 3 1/2 hours of tests the prognosis is cataracts and surgery is scheduled in February. Two different dates. One eye to be done on the 5th and the other on the 19th. Tomorrow I go in for the same round of tests to check out my eyes for AMD and cataracts. I am anxious to see if I have any improvement since visiting the optometrist in November. He then told me that I have cataracts and age related Macular Degeneration. I started taking the product NutraView and have not had the floaters that I had been bothered with for quite a number of years. Oh the joys of getting "older". Notice I say older and not old! Dr. Chu from Chu Vision Institute is world renown and comes highly recommended. I watched a video of the procedures used for the removal of cataracts, lasik surgery and also learned that for $4000.00 one can have a new lens put in that would completely elimanate eye glasses. Its tempting for both Del and I but then we must be practical.
It was very cold today. Really makes one want to stay inside. I have to start working on my new Networking System from Success Products. I think it will be a real asset to the business.
I purchased a ebook, written by Aaron Wall. Its called SEOBook. All about network marketing, blogging etc etc. A blogger by the name of Kim Klaver has been very helpful along with Ann Seig who wrote The Renegade System. They have taught me that there is no such thing as a exclusive customer or an exclusive lead. The follow up process is still up to me...
I am going to keep reading, learning and practicing.
It was very cold today. Really makes one want to stay inside. I have to start working on my new Networking System from Success Products. I think it will be a real asset to the business.
I purchased a ebook, written by Aaron Wall. Its called SEOBook. All about network marketing, blogging etc etc. A blogger by the name of Kim Klaver has been very helpful along with Ann Seig who wrote The Renegade System. They have taught me that there is no such thing as a exclusive customer or an exclusive lead. The follow up process is still up to me...
I am going to keep reading, learning and practicing.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Getting Fit
What a struggle it is to keep the pounds off. This holiday season was hard to keep the weight in check. Now to get serious about exercise which is basically walking and using the chi machine. Also do some weight lifting. I have just ordered a new product that tastes much like a salted nut roll. Can you immagine it being good for you then? They also have shakes in three different flavors that I am going to try. My goal is to lose 30 pounds by July 1st so will keep you posted as to my progress. I will be going on a conference call tonight at 9 pm. to learn about a new marketing system. Excited about that. Will report about it in my next post.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Enhancing Lives 4U
My goodness. This has been on the shelf for much longer than I planned. Alot of things happening on the homefront and so now that the holidays are over it will be good to get back on track. Have meetings for my business and small group meeting once a week. This is a group of friends that I meet with to share our Christian faith. We just finished a study by Beth Moore on The Patriarchs. It was very interesting and Beth is a great speaker and teacher.
Tonight I have a conference call and Wednesday a Webinar to listen in on. A great way to learn the new way to Network Marketing. I purchased a book at Kim Klavers recommendation. It is called SEOBOOK by Aaron Wall. It is an ebook so am printing it out, thirty pages at a time. Believe there are about three hundred and fifty pages. This has so much helpful information.
I am starting a book called The Total Makeover by Dave Ramsey. It is New York Times bestseller. The book is about a proven plan for financial fitness. I think we all can use some help with that. I have lots of reading to do so will sign off for this time.
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