I am writing today to express my frustrations with you. I wish that you would sincerely take this to heart and see what you are doing to Tim and your daughter.
This weekend is a perfect example of "things gone wrong", you see, you promised your daughter that she would go see Mimi and Papa this weekend and then come spend the week with us. Then that changed to going to see her Aunt and having a sleepover there before coming to our house, and then last night, on the way down, you decided to bring her straight here instead. Ya know, when we told you that we weren't able to make it up on Friday you said that you had set up a TA Training on Friday and Saturday and that you would need to find a babysitter for your daughter; how is it you were able to deal with a "Peanut that is being difficult today" if you were out Training?
I'm happy to say that the negativity she showed towards me disappeared w/ in 5 minutes of you leaving however TODAY she is very, very, VERY upset that she did NOT see Mimi, Papa or her Aunt and cousins. As a matter of fact, she has her bag all packed and at least once an hour since she woke up, she has brought all her belongings upstairs saying "Mommy said we're going, I'm ready". She calls us LIARS and screams and stomps her feet when we say "You're staying here, Mommy is on a trip". She honestly thinks you are back at home and going to take her to see her grandparents. In fact, she thinks you're going to be home when she gets there Tuesday, even though she is having "special Sissy time" with her older sister. She told me this morning "Mommy is taking me to school Wednesday" and was VERY upset when I explained that Mommy wasn't home and would be gone all week. I took the brunt of that maneuver for you, you're so welcome. I'm used to being the bad guy, just add it to the list of lies I've told her.
Now, about the food she was eating when she arrived to our house, why is it ok for you to take her for Dairy Queen and feed her hamburgers, french fries and Blizzards but WE aren't allowed to do that? I can't recall the number of times over the past 18 months you have said "Oh she's supposed to be on a low fat diet", in fact SHE tells us she's not supposed to eat "that stuff" and yet you feed it to her yourself? Stop being so hypocritical.
Well, that's all for now, I need to go cook dinner for this crowd and unpack Peanuts clothes for the umpteenth time today. (oh ~ please tell me why you don't want me to wash her clothes, what don't I do right?). Oh... one final thing, this attitude I have, yeah, well I've learned it from your "snappity snap" daughter. Duuuuurrrrrrrrrrrr ....
Sincerely,
The Step-mother
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Are we there yet?
I've probably used that title before...and I'll probably use it again, sorry folks.
I love my son, but I really canNOT wait for September 9th, because that is the day I put him on the school bus and send him away for the day!!!
In case you're wondering, I did NOT send out this Tweet earlier:
QueenOChaosWhy does my son feel that folding laundry is the most DIFFICULT thing in the world? He doesn't whine as much when I pull his teeth w/ pliers
Monday, August 10, 2009
WooHooooo .. my bartender showed up!
ROFLMAO I accidently clicked WEBDINGS!!
... and he's fixing me a nice drink. I LOVE THIS MAN!! We are hitting the hot tub (that I got all cleaned up after cooking dinner tonight and cleaning the house) ... I am soo tired and looking forward to relaxing!
GNight folks!!!
here's the translation!!!
GNight folks!!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
I helped...
that's what I did tonight.
an old friend called,
she and her fiancee' have been having a hard time with some things,
so I jumped on the computer,
gave my credit card to a website,
and may have found her fiancee's daughters,
that have been missing for about 8 years.
Yes, it cost me about $50, that I really don't have,
and even if it were to put me NSF,
hearing them cry and thank me for getting them the info
was all the re-payment needed.
They didn't ask me to do it,
I was called because they needed to vent.
I truly believe in doing the right thing,
it's what we are challenged to do,
I truly hope he finds his daughters.
Please pray for them.
I'll update when I know more.
Have you helped?
Just because??
an old friend called,
she and her fiancee' have been having a hard time with some things,
so I jumped on the computer,
gave my credit card to a website,
and may have found her fiancee's daughters,
that have been missing for about 8 years.
Yes, it cost me about $50, that I really don't have,
and even if it were to put me NSF,
hearing them cry and thank me for getting them the info
was all the re-payment needed.
They didn't ask me to do it,
I was called because they needed to vent.
I truly believe in doing the right thing,
it's what we are challenged to do,
I truly hope he finds his daughters.
Please pray for them.
I'll update when I know more.
Have you helped?
Just because??
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
We ask Why Lord?
Please note, this post DOES have some graphic information in it, read on knowing that.
The week started Sunday with the news that "B" was in labor and having April-Rose. It quickly deteriorated into the reality that is today, the whole thing was a hoax, a scam. It leaves us with many hurts, questions and in some cases anger. Who is that anger with? "B"? God? Ourselves for "falling" for the con?
People ask how it could happen? How could someone be so cruel? How could someone "take advantage" of well meaning people that would pray for a sick child that isn't even born yet?
It happens, and the thing is, it happens in everyday life day after day. It's all over the media.
2 weeks ago, my sons school was rocked when we heard that a mother had pushed her two children off a 75 foot bridge, killing the 4 yr. old son and seriously injuring the 7 yr old daughter.
This past weekend, a 21 yr old woman, in her final weeks of her pregnancy, went to pick up clothing from someone that listed them on Craigslist, only to be murdered and have the unborn child cut from her womb.
We hear of Parent Volunteers taking the Soccer Club money; the Aide to an Elderly person cleaning out the persons Jewelry or checking accounts.
So is what "B" really any different? Unfortunately, not so much. She wrote a great story, and we believed it. It's that simple.
What she really did though, was bring together a large community that prayed together for an unborn child. How many started to pray for the first time and continued to pray daily when they heard that story? How many will pray for the first time for the family of Amanda Stott-Smith and her surviving daughter Trinity and continue to pray for them over the years to come? How many will pray for the first time for the family of Heather Snively as they prepare to bury their daughter and grandson and then continue to pray for them?
Is this the lesson that we are to get from these horrific events? More than the people that got hurt, I truly feel that we need to be praying for those that perpetrate these horrific acts. Can you imagine being in that much pain that you need to create an elaborate web of lies? How much time did that take to put it together and keep story lines straight? How much pain must you be in to throw your children, who are kicking and screaming, off a bridge in the middle of the night? How much pain must you be feeling to .... do you get my point?
These people, however much "hatred" we might hold towards them, deserve our prayers as much as the innocent victims.
Even Jesus when on the Cross, asked his Father to Forgive those that were killing him. We owe the same to these people and we need to pray for them.
Father, I ask that you watch over all those mentioned above. Father we know that YOU will be the one that ultimately they will face. No amount of punishment on this earth can make these situations better, but we can ask that YOU come into their lives; I ask that their hearts and minds be softened just enough to open up and let you in.
Father, I ask that you provide comfort to those that are hurt by these peoples actions. It may be from near or afar, but people are hurting. Allow us to forgive, allow us to pray, allow us to grieve, allow us to be angry, most of all, allow us to continue to love and trust that you are the Hope we need in our life.
We ask these things in your name.
Amen
The week started Sunday with the news that "B" was in labor and having April-Rose. It quickly deteriorated into the reality that is today, the whole thing was a hoax, a scam. It leaves us with many hurts, questions and in some cases anger. Who is that anger with? "B"? God? Ourselves for "falling" for the con?
People ask how it could happen? How could someone be so cruel? How could someone "take advantage" of well meaning people that would pray for a sick child that isn't even born yet?
It happens, and the thing is, it happens in everyday life day after day. It's all over the media.
2 weeks ago, my sons school was rocked when we heard that a mother had pushed her two children off a 75 foot bridge, killing the 4 yr. old son and seriously injuring the 7 yr old daughter.
This past weekend, a 21 yr old woman, in her final weeks of her pregnancy, went to pick up clothing from someone that listed them on Craigslist, only to be murdered and have the unborn child cut from her womb.
We hear of Parent Volunteers taking the Soccer Club money; the Aide to an Elderly person cleaning out the persons Jewelry or checking accounts.
So is what "B" really any different? Unfortunately, not so much. She wrote a great story, and we believed it. It's that simple.
What she really did though, was bring together a large community that prayed together for an unborn child. How many started to pray for the first time and continued to pray daily when they heard that story? How many will pray for the first time for the family of Amanda Stott-Smith and her surviving daughter Trinity and continue to pray for them over the years to come? How many will pray for the first time for the family of Heather Snively as they prepare to bury their daughter and grandson and then continue to pray for them?
Is this the lesson that we are to get from these horrific events? More than the people that got hurt, I truly feel that we need to be praying for those that perpetrate these horrific acts. Can you imagine being in that much pain that you need to create an elaborate web of lies? How much time did that take to put it together and keep story lines straight? How much pain must you be in to throw your children, who are kicking and screaming, off a bridge in the middle of the night? How much pain must you be feeling to .... do you get my point?
These people, however much "hatred" we might hold towards them, deserve our prayers as much as the innocent victims.
Even Jesus when on the Cross, asked his Father to Forgive those that were killing him. We owe the same to these people and we need to pray for them.
Father, I ask that you watch over all those mentioned above. Father we know that YOU will be the one that ultimately they will face. No amount of punishment on this earth can make these situations better, but we can ask that YOU come into their lives; I ask that their hearts and minds be softened just enough to open up and let you in.
Father, I ask that you provide comfort to those that are hurt by these peoples actions. It may be from near or afar, but people are hurting. Allow us to forgive, allow us to pray, allow us to grieve, allow us to be angry, most of all, allow us to continue to love and trust that you are the Hope we need in our life.
We ask these things in your name.
Amen
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Major Life changes.. God is GOOD!
Tim's letter to me:
I am still in awe when I think of you. It just boggles my mind that I've found you, especially since I didn't even know that I was looking for you! I was only thinking about a weekend of hanging out with a beautiful woman, and I was (to be totally honest) scared ****less! I didn't know what was going to happen. I have to admit that the Prison only made it worse that first night! That is, until we kissed and I held you in my arms that first time! The way you made me feel was completely relaxed, like I had come home and was supposed to be there. Being with you that first night was the most fun I've had in years and the biggest reason was because my heart and my soul were completely together for the first time in I don't know how long. Until that weekend I had no hopes of ever finding someone that I could truly call my soulmate, and now after it I feel lost when I am away from you. You're are so much more to me than a lover, or a girlfriend. I truly believe that together we can do anything that we set our minds to, because our hearts are so easily joined. I want to tell everyone that I have found my soulmate, and I am complete!
I am still in awe when I think of you. It just boggles my mind that I've found you, especially since I didn't even know that I was looking for you! I was only thinking about a weekend of hanging out with a beautiful woman, and I was (to be totally honest) scared ****less! I didn't know what was going to happen. I have to admit that the Prison only made it worse that first night! That is, until we kissed and I held you in my arms that first time! The way you made me feel was completely relaxed, like I had come home and was supposed to be there. Being with you that first night was the most fun I've had in years and the biggest reason was because my heart and my soul were completely together for the first time in I don't know how long. Until that weekend I had no hopes of ever finding someone that I could truly call my soulmate, and now after it I feel lost when I am away from you. You're are so much more to me than a lover, or a girlfriend. I truly believe that together we can do anything that we set our minds to, because our hearts are so easily joined. I want to tell everyone that I have found my soulmate, and I am complete!
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| Spring Is Here!!!   Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 12,565   |  I am happy for you & David. You look very happy. Christine  Congratulations |
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| Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7,267 | I've got goosebumps!!! Congrats!! |
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| Senior Member  | I am so happy for you. I have a similar story with me and my Tim. Honestly, it doesn't matter how long you have known each other, it's the connection/committment you feel. And thank goodness for emails because I think a lot of times we say things in emails that we may be too afraid to say face-to-face. Again, congratulations!!!! |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 9,453 |  :Wow! I am so happy for you! I think of you often, sorry I dont tell you that. |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,331  | Marissa, I'm so happy for you guys! Congratulations.  BTW...I was going to call you over the holidays when we stopped for gas on my way from CA to Seattle to see if you wanted to meet me. But, I had to do a potty stop that ruined my timing and we were in a huge rush. Would have loved to have seen you. Miss you. |
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| Computer Geek  Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 967 | Congratulations and best wishes! I can't imagine what all you've been through and to find love again.....what a blessing! |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: W of St. Louis Posts: 3,271 | Congratulations, Marissa!!! I'm so happy there's a rainbow here! |
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| Farmer Gal  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mt. Crawford, Virginia Posts: 9,735 | Congratulations Marissa...I am very happy for you. For you to find love again is a blessing...enjoy it sweety. |
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| Conference or Bust!!   Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Forest City, Iowa Posts: 3,429 | Congrats Marissa! I also agree that the time isn't what counts as long as you love each other deeply. I met my husband in March of 86, engaged in September of 86 and married in July of 87. We are still very happily married after 20 years with three beautiful daughters, 17, 13 and 12. I would not change a thing. Can't wait to hear all the details of the wedding. |
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| Amazing grace!   Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 17,486 | Congratulations! |
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| formerly Fertilita   Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 6,625 | I'm glad you explained the detail about prison. I couldn't understand what was going on! Congratulations to all three of you. When it's right, you know it. I wish you much happiness. |
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My bil lost his wife in a tragic car accident July 29, 2006. At the beginning of 2007, he & a woman started dating....though they knew each other for years. They fell in love & were married this last November. My mil told me that when he "brought" her home to meet the parents in August, she (my mil) fell in love with her & her son. My mil said that it was like Merlie (my late sil) put them together....they were already like a family (my bil also has a son). Everything happens in God's timing, not ours. I'm so incredibly happy for you and David. | |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15,692 | WOW is right - terrific. Congrats!  |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Glens Falls, NY Posts: 398 | Congratulations Marissa!! You certainly deserve to be happy again! I'm sure Mark would want this for you too!!! Barb  |
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| Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. Thomas PA Posts: 7,148 | Congradulations... You look so happy.... |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tucson Posts: 3,336 |    Marissa that is amazing. I am so happy for you and will pray that this transition goes smoothly for you and especially David. |
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| house of chaos Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,449 | I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!! |
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| I have FLING FEVER  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sycamore, OH Posts: 10,907 | Marissa, this is wonderful news! I'm so happy for you. Congratulations! |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,850 |  news - congratulations! |
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Byron, IL Posts: 3,984 | Congratulations Marissa! |
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| Caching to Travel!   Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 12,197 | Wow, Marissa!! I got chills going up and down my arms. I wish the best for you with this relationship!! Does that mean we won't be sharing the same last name anymore.  Oh, for a minute there I thought that you met him while he was IN prison.  |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Banks of Stony Creek Posts: 3,944 | Best wishes Marissa. I'm very happy for you! |
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lafayette, La. Posts: 5,427 | Whoa, I missed this post! OMG, I am so happy for you Maweeeesa! |
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: TX Posts: 2,864 | Congratulations! |
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| My Love~My Life~My Joey  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Edison, New Jersey Posts: 10,939 | You deserve this happiness! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing his email to you as that was absolutely, amazingly romantic. I wish only the best as you, Tim and David start your new "beginning" together! |
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| Ruth  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,644 | Oh wow, that's wonderful news, Marissa. I've been praying for you a lot over the past year and since you lost your Mark. I'm sooooo happy that you have found love with Tim. He seems like such a sweetheart! Blessings to you and your whole family. Ruth |
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| The Glow of Success  Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,172 | Congratulations ! That is wonderful! |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southern IN Posts: 1,111 | Hi Marissa! Just trying to catch up with some news!! OMG,, I am very happy for you!! Congrats sweetie,, may God bless your lives together!!! Joellen |
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 3,346 | Marrisa you look so happy! I hope that Tim is truly the answer to all of our prayers for you. |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NE, Ohio Posts: 2,837 | Marissa: Congratulations!!! This is all God's timing and doing and I am so happy for you that you have found love again!! Mark will never be replaced but its time for you to be happy again and not always dwelling on the past. I hope that David and Tim can find a safe space in their relationship where David knows that Tim is not trying to be Mark but a friend and a mentor. Hugs Heidi |
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| Registered User  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,689 | Congrats Marissa! You and David are still in my prayers. It is neat that Tim and David have been able to start to build a relationship of their own. |
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| Come on Spring!!!   Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SoCA Posts: 4,164 | Oh Marissa, that is absolutely wonderful! You deserve to be happy! |
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| questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776 | Thanks Everyone! We set the date for our wedding, it will be July 19th. We're thrilled, his mom keeps saying we need to just save the money and elope but we really think it's important for the two younger kids to have a family ceremony, so we are waiting.David is excited, he's already told me that Tim will be Dad, not Daddy as Mark was. He chats online or on the phone w/ him daily, takes the laptop right from me and goes for it. Abigail (Tims daughter) was with Tim this weekend and she made him call us several times because she missed us and wants to see us. David and I are going to spend the weekend up there in 2 weeks, he has a 3 day weekend. It was great to hear her and David talking on the phone. They make quite the pair, she has Downs Syndrome and David w/ his ADHD  but they got through it. They are 25 months apart in age, David being the older one.Tim has interviewed for 2 jobs down here in Portland already (he lives up in WA~can't remember if I said that or not). He will be here full time the last week of February, I can't wait! We've got a lot to do to get the house and gardens ready for the wedding, we're having the ceremony here and yes...even though it's winter..we're starting soon on the outside work...ugh!I think that's it for now...thanks again for the love, prayers and support you guys have given David and I...and now for Tim and Abigail as we join two families. It's such an amazing feeling....words can't express how I feel about all of it.
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