Posted on July 14, 2008 8:37:59 PM PDT

Hello, I am sorry I haven't been on in a few days, sometimes life just gets so hectic :(

My oldest is 14 1/2 my youngest is 1 1/2.....I am excited to be having another, I know a New Years baby would be so cool, but I really want to have the baby right on my due date, my Dad's birthday is December 31 and it would be so cool for me to have a child on his birthday.

I have taken care of my Dad for about 4 years now, I love him so much, he is my best friend and my hero, I can't imagine life without him, but.....he is a very sick man and has been fighting his disease for the last 6 years and it is really starting to wear on him, I don't know how long we have left with him, but I feel blessed that the good Lord has given us this much time together.....and everyday with him is a blessing.

Take Care and God Bless,

Jackie

Posted on July 7, 2008 9:05:19 PM PDT

Thanks for the Birthday Wishes, Newgirl. I can't beleive I am 34.  ( I was telling my mother that some days I feel like I am 25, and some days I feel like I'm about 125....LOL!!!!)

Thank you again for thinking of me. I hope that you and your family are all well. Take care and God bless.

Peace and Love,

Donna

Posted on July 2, 2008 5:22:25 PM PDT

Hello Dear ~ It has been a few since I have been on your page. Please forgive me. Just seem to have so much going on these days. Well, I am for sure all done watching kids except for my sisters. Atleast till I get moved, if that be God's will for me. Everything seems to be going good for the house so we hope by the end of July to be moved. Again, if it be God's will for us. Not having the income is going to be tough but I know that God will provide, I am trusting in that. I hope all is well for you, please keep me posted. Love Ya, Bonnie RIC

Posted on July 2, 2008 8:24:27 AM PDT

Thanks for adding me as a friend, I am looking forward to getting to know you, this seems like such a wonderful site. I am so glad that Bonnie had told me about it.

Yea, 8 kids......I do feel like I am losing my mind at times, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I think children are such a great blessing from God, the Greatest gifts that I have ever gotten were my children.

I am due December 31, I am hoping and praying, well let me rephrase that, I am Praying and hoping that all goes smoothly this time, My last pregnancy was a rough one, very stressful and hard on my body, so I am praying that I don't encounter any problems this time.

Jackie

Posted on May 28, 2008 5:43:09 AM PDT

I will write more later, I'm off to the Dr.'s but I did want to say hi and that you are in my thoughts and prayers..

God Bless!!

Jackie

Posted on May 19, 2008 4:46:56 PM PDT

I hope all is well with you!!!! The days go by so fast and I just hope you know that I have you in my prayers and thoughts. How is your husbands' health doing, and how are you doing handling it all????

I hope you realize that you can tell me anything and I will never judge nor criticize......we women have to stick together and show each other that the world still does have caring, loving people that love the Lord!!!!!

I hope that no matter what comes up between you and your husband, you take the time to remember that you love him and he loves you and all the other stuff, illness included, should never come between you.....it's not like either of you chose the illness and I bet if you both had the choice, you'd skip him being sick altogether....it's just as tough on him as you, if not maybe a little more!!!!!! I love ya and hope that I hear from you soon!!

God Bless!!

Keep Smiling!!!

Jackie

Posted on May 14, 2008 7:08:33 PM PDT

Oh,  I forgot to add that my mothers day went great! My mom and my sister actaully were able to go with me and it was a blessed day, so prasie the Lord! RIC

Posted on May 14, 2008 7:05:59 PM PDT

Hello Sweetie ~ My heart is aching for you cause all to often I can kinda sympathise. My husband has never been mean to me but I do feel like the person I want to be the closest with I feel the farthest from sometimes. Lately I have had so many mixed feelings with the whole biker thing coming up and the new bike in itself. I feel like he is gonna enjoy these things so much that he is gonna leave us for it. I know truthfully I am just letting Satin get me down which I am sure which is happening to you also. I just ordered a new book, called " Created to be his Help Mate " by Debbie Pearl. My sister told me about this book and I realized that I needed to get it. Just because there is so many people devoricing over minor things in life. When we really need to be trusting in God and putting Him first in our marraiges and allowing Him to do the work that needs to be done in our lives. We so often want what we want when we want it. Like things being perfect, and I know I am all to like that. I want to be the best Christian I can But there is No Best Christian! I will never be perfect and I need to stop trying so har. And I feel that you are alot like me, easily hurt sometimes. We need to ask God for strength in this area of our lives and ask Him for help to love our husbands even when it is sometimes hurtful. I know my feeling have been hurt so many times over the last few days with my husband but I realized that I wasn't giving it to God either. I was acting out on my emotions instead of letting My love that God gave me to shine through. I will be praying for you and I am sure that the meds have alot to do with it alos. I know when my brother was very ill and the meds he took caused him to be very mean and hurtful. I know he didn't mean it, it still hurts. But at that very moment when it happens try to ask God to help your love and forgiveness shine through. To give you strenght. I love you and will so be praying for you. If you get a chance check out the book, it might be helpful. I love you dear and am so glad that we were brought together through this site. God Bless, Bonnie RIC

Posted on May 13, 2008 5:22:14 AM PDT

The baby is doing fine and so is mom!!! I'm sorry about not writing more, life gets going so fast sometimes!!! We have our appt. on June 9th, I'll keep you posted for sure. How is life on your end? I hope all is well and that you are feeling the love of the Lord in even the small things!!!!!!

I truly hope that things get better between you and your husband. I understand the feelings though, especially when you feel like you can't do anything right. There are some days it feels like whatever do, I'm either wrong or there is a better way or he just doesn't notice. Let's try to help one another, I'm not sure how but maybe by just listening to each other and waiting for the Lord to give us a word. It is frustrating to have the love that we have for our husbands and also have the anger at times, doesn't seem right does it? Please keep in touch and realize that you are not alone!!!!!!!!

God Bless!!!

Keep Smiling!!!!

Jackie

Posted on May 9, 2008 7:28:00 PM PDT

Hello Dear ~ Sorry it has been a few days since I have got to get to your page and post. How are things going on your end of the computer? Mine are busy as ever. Baseball started and my hubby has the new shift whuch I am not fond of but trying to deal with. Pre ~ Teen issues and ect... But God is bringing me through. I just got a Piano this week and am so blessed by the Lord with it. It was given to me, and I am so excited about it. What are you doing for Mothers Day? I am not sure what I am doing yet but I plan on spending my time with mom tomarrow at church for dinner. I hope she keeps her word and goes. I was wanting to surprise her with my sister going to.. I hope to hear from you soon, I miss ya and want to know how you are and the family. All My Love, Bonnie RIC

Posted on April 30, 2008 7:09:55 AM PDT

Hello Sweetie ~ Sorry it took me so long to get back to you.I have been real busy these last few days and alot on my mind. Now with everything that is going on with the babysitting and house, on top of that my husband has been put back on a shift where my kids won't get anytime with him and now he has to stop coaching thier baseball teams and they are real hurt. They just don't understand that thier dad has to work and has to do what they tell him. Well, I guess it is my youngest that is having the hardest time with it. My hubby is pretty upset too. I tried to cheer him up with some roses yesterday to let him know how much I love him and think the world of him for what he is doing to provide for his family but I am not sure how much good it did. I sometimes wish that I had my ged and some coolage so I can get a good job and help out more. I have just been oraying, I know that God knows and that He will work these things all out for His Glory. I am trying to draw peace from that. It seems to be helping me. Well, I am sooo sorry that I have not only took so long to get back to you but then did nothing but whine and fill up your page with my problems. I thank you for listening though. I hope all goes well with your son and his driving and that you may feel alittle peace knowing that God is watching over him. God Bless, Bonnie RIC

Posted on April 22, 2008 7:59:24 AM PDT

Oh No! That is not good. I guess I can see why you were so worried,lol. How is he holding up though? I am sure he is dissapointed and mad at himself. But things like this happen. But as a parent I can only imagine how to handle something like this cause you don't want them to beat thier self up over it. When can he take it again? Keep me posted. God Bless, Bonnie RIC

Posted on April 17, 2008 10:18:16 AM PDT

Hello, I am doing good and so is the family. The dinner went good. and I finally made it to get dressed. I only have one child today so that is nice. I still am very busy with doing laundry and getting myself ready to do shopping later, just for groceries,lol. But it is still time by myself for a few hours anyway. Well, I am not sure if  told you but my huby sold his bike and is now looking for a new one. I am happy for him but I give all credit to the Lord. I have been doing devotions in the morning at the table with the boys while they eat, it seems to be helping and it stops them from fighting in the morning, so it has been a real blessing. That is scary to have one starting to drive, I don't look forward to those days. But I know they are coming all to soon. We were just talking about it last night over dinner. My son brought it to my attition that he would be graduating in the year 2014. Wow! It is coming to fast. Well, I should get off here and get some more stuff done around the house. I am thankful to have you for a friend. Keep me posted on how the driving thing turns out. In Christ, Bonnie RIC

Posted on April 14, 2008 11:42:47 AM PDT

You are so funny, thats what I love about you. Thak you for the prayers and yes the bike did sell, Prasie God. So now my hubby is on a mission in finding a new one. I am happy for him. Church was wonderful this weekend. A real eye opener for me. We had one of the missonaries that we support here for a visit from Poland. It was wonderful. The work that they are doing over there is amazing. Great to see lives being changed. Well, I can't stay on cause I have to get out of my pj's,lol. It is alomost 3pm and I am having my dad and step mom over for dinner. So I will chat with you more soon. I pray that you had a wonderful weekend and a faboulos Monday!!! Bonnie RIC

Posted on April 11, 2008 8:01:36 AM PDT

Hello There! I hope you do not mind, I was reading a comment that you left on another one's page and I felt I just needed to say thank you cause we both know that is my life too!!,LOL!!! You should try to keep in mind by beating yourself up over making a mistake you are giving in to Satan. That is what he wants to do to you is make you feel bad, but the truth of the matter is WE are not perfect and WE are gonna fail because that is our fleshly self. The Truth is we know that God will forgive us and love us mistake in all. He uses these times to help us better grow in Him. I too have been going through alot with my kids and I can so understand wanting some me time. With babysitting all week day long and then have my own to deal with afterwards is sometimes alot. Then when you throw in the attitude of a teenager want to be and the hormons and then my 9 yr. old with ADHD and his issues and fighting with brother and using his adhd as an excuss not to do his work and needing help all the time. I am so with you. I am Screaming for some ME time!!!! I will be praying for you and that God will give you the strenght and guidence you need. I will pray the same for me,lol.  Love You, Bonnie RIC