Mission Accomplished - Thanks Daph!

The most important post of the Month - Daphne (AWESOME Photographer in AL & my BB -XOXO) was able to get in a COUPLE photo's of the Schmidt's (Our GOOD Friends) - I shared their story a couple of days ago!!

With Donations from a lot of GREAT Friends - they were able to put FAMILY First and spend some quality time at the Beach together!

I am blessed that my Photography has given me the opportunity to meet so many LOVING - Big HEARTED Friends - My Life would be so DIFFERENT without each and every one of you!!

Sweet Dreams - Love you, M

OH MY Day 29!!

Ok............

My friends are cracking me up!!!! Asking me quesitons on FB knowing I cant answer.. THANKS. Started a Free Margie Group - SO FUNNY!!! Love you guys!!!

Work was UGH - had a major BLUNDER and it could of been really bad.. I was so upset!! BUT, Seems that the same blunder was done by five others - and it will be re bid in August.. PHEW!!

OK.. NEED sleep more posting tomorrow.. Nitey Nite Friends.. LOVE YOU!! M

Day 28 - Good Night!!

Well friends... I have been put on FaceBook Detention... I find it rather CRAZY that if you are too social on a SOCIAL Network they take away your rights to respond to posts and to post on other people's wall.. They say it can be for Hours (many have passed) or Days - no recourse just to wait till it works!!!

So will use it to my advantage.. LOL

Tonight I listed the rest of the Garage items on Craig's List - if no movement by Friday - It is going to Hospice!! I will be able to pull the car in the Garage again!!! WOOHOO

Headed to bed - sweet dreams friends - I am going to try to get back to posting twice a day - did much better doing my MIT's and Chores that way..

Sweet Dreams - Thankful for fantastic friends and Family.. XOXO, M

Good Night Day 27!!

Good Night Friends!!

Today was a CRAZY Busy day at work - one that had so many loose ends. And to tell you the truth it was driving me nuts.. Hope that tomorrow will be a better day and I can get thru the piles of papers on my Desk.

The good news from today was that I took a couple steps back on TRACK!!!
I read my Bible Verses and tonight I cooked dinner and ate at the Dining room table again!! :-)

My Friend Michelle's little Man turned 4 today - Cody has touched my Heart from Day one and she shared his phone number so I could say HBD to him... He was CUTE and SHORT - he had presents to tend to. Thank you Shell - I know that today wasn't easy for you!! Love you Friend!!

Tomorrow AM - Will do my H2O and Oxycise - Read my Bible Verses.

MIT's:
1. Unload Dishwasher
2. Dust furniture

Work MIT's:
1. Billing and Accounting
2. Work thru my TO DO LIST
3. FILING.. Yes I have some again!!! UGH

Hope that you all have a Blessed day.. Thank you for your FRIENDSHIPS!!! XOXO, M

PS. For an Amber update - generous people are still coming thru - tonight another Cash Donation, Zoo Tickets and water park!! I am praying that Amber is feeling well enough to enjoy this time with her family... Love you guys!! M

Good Night Day 26 Round two..

Did lots of thinking this weekend - Friends are struggling - I am saying lots of prayers!!!

I need to re-dedicate myself and get back on TRACK!!! I need help and to be accountable!!!

I will share my thoughts with you tomorrow!!!

Spent the day with the best kittie in the World - sure makes me happy to have her here!!

Good night - I am very blessed with GREAT Friends and a WONDERFUL Family!!

XOXO, M

Rest In Peace....

What a beautiful TRIBUTE to the life and service of Pastor John F. Johnson!!

I was so touched that the photo that Pastor Johnson picked out to be used for today's service was one that I had taken of him at Kai's Baptism - It just shows you that everyphoto that we take it is SPECIAL... The GreatGrand Son's wanted to go up and see GGD - and I was able to capture this photo!! :-)



I am working on the video of the Service today -so that the family and friends out of town that didn't make it to FL can see the love and the lives that he as touched!!!

I'm pooped - headed to bed!!! Making a PROMISE to start back with my MIT's and Habits on MONDAY!!

XOXO, M

One thing on my Mind today...

Hello Friends!!

I am going to link you to a blog of one of my FRIENDS - She and her family have been on my mind all day - and I wanted to share her JOURNEY!!
UPDATED: 7-25-09 The Schmidt family has arrived at the Beach - Daphne got to meet up with them today.. Makes my HEART Happy to know that this Family vacation is happening!! XOXO
Daph - hope you don't mind me using this photo!!

If you have a few extra dollars please donate to:

Pay Pal Account: daphnejerkins@gmail.com - please specify if you want it to be put towards anything special. Daphne was able to get a Condo at the beach for them donated - for the whole week!!! God Bless you...

This is Amber's Blog:
http://family.kentuckystudio.com/2009/07/23/hello-my-name-is-amber-and-i-have-a-degenerative-brain-disease/

Please read Ky's story too - they have been so much - All Prayers accepted as well!!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Schmidt's - Lots of Love, M

Good Night Day 23

Didn't want to go a day without a Blog post....

Not sure this counts - but today was a DOWN Day... Not sure why - lots on my mind, will leave it at that!!

Tomorrow is a NEW Day and it is FRIDAY!!!

Please say Prayers for the Johnson Family as we come together this weekend to remember Pastor Johnson - he was a REMARKABLE man and will be missed by so many!!! Also, prayers for the Schmidt family as Amber is facing some medical concerns - They have been thru so much - but still are very strong in faith and a GREAT Example to all of us.. XOXO

Good Night, M

Day 22... For my Sis!

OK.. wasn't going to post - but got a little PUSH.. LOL

Today was a TIRED Day - got lots done at work!! Have a BUSY Day ahead tomorrow!! I like it that way...

This morning I could not get out of bed - once I did - I did my Oxycise/ then went back down again... YEP that kind of day... And here I sit watching the Rays game and NOT Sleeping like I should be!!

Pretty much ate everything tonight - not a very well balanced evening!! Tomorrow is another day!

I will get up in the Morning/Water & Oxycise - Read my Bible Verse.

My MIT's:

1. Empty Dishwasher I ran tonight
2. Get breakfast/lunch packed

Work MIT's
1. Get to office by 7:30
2. Manage my To-Do-List

Good Night and SWEET Dreams, M

Evening of Day 21 Round 2

Good Evening Friends!!

Today is a day of REST and getting back on Track - had a GREAT Day at work!! Lots done - went out for lunch (walked) had a nice rain storm and was forced to take a FULL Hour.... Enjoyed it - sat outside and the rain on a Tin roof was AWESOME!!

I went to the Grocery Store - unloaded and cleaned Litter Box - all TRASH to the Dumpster!!

Just been relaxing tonight - been running for the past few days!!! Missing the Cousins - but nice to not have to BE ANYWHERE tonight!! :-)

I was introduced to a GREAT new product by my friend Julie Williams - I have been taking it for a Month and seeing great results - Please take a look at the website - no obligations necessary - but if you would like more ENERGY, better nutrition and overall clarity!! Send off for a FREE Sample (only Postage). Right now you can register without any FEE!! Money back guarantee as well - really can't LOOSE!!

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Tomorrow will be back on TRACK with my Habits and MIT's... I need support and a KICK to get back to it!! Love you all, M

Day 21 ALREADY!!!

Good Morning Friends,

This is just a quick post - I will be re dedicating myself and setting up my Daily MIT's and Habit lists - don't know where 21 days of this month has gone already!!! It is time to get back on TRACK!!!

Have a few things I would like to accomplish by September!!!

We had a nice dinner out yesterday for the last night with the family and my Brothers Birthday!!!

Prayers for safe Travels for the Family - everyone should be back home by the end of TODAY!!

It was so much FUN Having you all here - can't wait to see you all again SOON!!

Hug and Love, M

Happy DaY 20!!!

And Happy Birthday to my Brother!!! :-) and to my Sister too!!! XOXO

WE had a great celebration yesterday - was so nice having everyone (well not quite) everyone together!!! We thought about our family in New Mexico - and Wished that you all were with us too!! We need to get the whole family together!!!

Here is a picture of the whole group - Brad had already left - so he didn't make the photo!!

Need to head to work (oh I hear it raining now) UGH!! We are all going to get together one more time tonight - the Family will be heading home on Tuesday!!

Have a GREAT Day - back to the ROUTINE and get re dedicated TOMORROW!!! XOXO, M

Sunday July 19th..

Good Morning!!

Today is Aunt Yvonne's Day - we will be having the Party to Celebrate her Life this afternoon!!

We should have about 40 people, enjoying good memories and just hanging out!!!

Headed to Church this morning at 10 and then will come home and get ready to go - Picking up the Greek Salads on the way!!! :-)

Yesterday was another day with the Cousins!!! I dropped my car off to get the Brakes done (OUCH) - Then Mom came and got me took me to Karols - we all went to the Beach - the waves were big and it was fun out in the water!!! Been to the Beach more the past 4 days than the past 2 yrs.. LOL - Then we went to a few stores to get decorations for the part today.. We finally had dinner about 8 and I came home and CRASHED. LOL

Hope everyone has a BLESSED Day!!! XOXO

What day is it?? LOL

Had a GREAT Day!!!

Got up - did a couple things around the house - then went to DMV got my new driver's License!! Then went and found a NEW bathing Suit!!! YEAH one I actually LIKE!! New pair of Flip Flops!! Ahhhh Life is GOOD. HA HA

Then my Cousin Karol picked me up - we got Trey and Sara - headed to Ft. Desoto Beach!! Had a FUN afternoon in the Sun, Sand and Water!!!

Then all 15 of us met up for dinner at the Crab Trap - right across the Skyway.. YUMMY Seafood!!

Glad to be HOME, ready for SLEEP!! Picking up Scott @ 10 at the airport!!! Then everyone that is coming to town will be here!!! Will go down to Ellenton - outlet malls or St. Armands Key.. Then Busch Gardens is open until Midnight - so we are hitting the Theme park in the evening..

Have a GREAT Night everyone - I love the fact that even though there miles between us Cousins - once we are together - it is like we are NEVER Apart.. XOXO, M

Good Morning Day 15 - Recap Day 14 Rd 2

Good Morning -
I am out the door so this is very QUICK!!!

Headed to the chiro this AM then busting it at work today - as I am off the rest of the WEEK!! WOOHOO

My Cousin Karen, Pat and Jenny made it safely to town yesterday!! Today my Uncle Monte, Cousin Melissa her girls, Cousin Greg arrive - we are going to have a GREAT Time this weekend - just remembering our Aunt Yvonne and living LIFE like she would of like us to do!!!

Have a GREAT Day to anyone that happens to check in!! XOXO, M

Lucky 13 Round 2!!

It is all GOOD!! My cup runneth OVER..

I didn't want to go a day with out posting on my BLOG.. I am so tired and going to bed!!

Not a TON to report - Productive day at work - even with my LACK of FOCUS today..

Did my Water, Oxycise and Read the whole book of Ecclesiastes!! I will share my Favorite verses in the Morning.

I went to the mall and got a couple pairs of shorts - had dinner and a Pedicure (not the best I have had) She was into torture!!! UGH

I am thankful for GREAT Friends that pick me up when I am feeling BLUE!! Just missing some friends - only wished I had the time and the Financial means to see them more often.. Oh well COUNTING MY BLESSINGS!!

XOXO, M

Day 12 - it was FANTASTIC!!

Hello Friends!!

I had a GREAT Weekend - now it could of lasted 3 or 4 days longer.. LOL I drove over to Vero Beach yesterday AM and got back home today at 5:30! Had a Nice time with the GIRLS and the time with Cristy and John - I am SO Blessed to have such good FRIENDS!!! Thank you for sharing your GIRLS with me!!!! BLESSED indeed....

Now how often can you Catch a Beautiful Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean - and then be back to See an even more Beautiful Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico!!! I am so lucky to be albe to witness this BEAUTY!!!!!!

Hope that you all had a GREAT Weekend!! I am hitting the sack early - Have a BUSY week coming up!! My Uncle and all my Cousins and Second Cousins are coming to St. Petersburg - we are going to Celebrate the Life of my Aunt Yvonne who passed away a couple Months ago - we will have a Party in her Honor on Sunday - I am taking off Thursday and Friday so I can hang with the Cousins!!

Tomorrow's Habits: Water - Oxycise - read my Bible Verses!!

Morning MIT's:

1. Unload Dishwasher

2. Put away the clothes I washed when I came home from Vero

Be blessed and LOVE with all your HEART!! M

Good Morning Day 11 - Round 2!!

Good Morning FriendsI am hitting the highway - going to Vero Beach - to hang out with the N - Girlies while the Dynamic Duo shoots a wedding!! I have the GOOD job!! :-) Will have some Pool and Beach Time - and just a nice change of Scenery!!

I will post some pics when I get home Sunday Night!!!

I am going to drink my H2O - do my Commuter Oxycise (have 6 hrs in the car next 2 days) - and Get in my Bible Verses - I have the bible on my ITouch!! :-)

Hope to get a beautiful SunRISE Pic tomorrow - and some new photo's to add to my collection... Someday I will do my Motivational Slide show - using my ORIGINALS!!

Everyone have a GREAT Weekend - tell those that you LOVE that you do LOVE them.. Be BLESSED, M

PS.. I am not taking my LAPTOP with me - I will have my Cell 727-510-4418 and limited access via the ITouch... :-)

Day 10 Round 2 - GOOD NIGHT!!

TIRED here....

Just home from watching my Brother's Band play at Wahoo's in Treasure Island!!! Long story -but they got to play one set - and they ROCKED IT!!!

At lunch went to see Trey on his last day of Baseball Camp at the Trop!!!

Work went well - got everything DONE!!!

Leaving in the morning to Drive to Vero Beach - gonna hang out with the N Girlies - while the Dynamic Duo shoots a WEDDING!!! They are AWESOME - can't wait to see their MAGIC!!!

Sweet Dreams - Back to list making on MONDAY!!!

XOXO, M

Day 9 Round 2...

Nitey Night Friends....

Nothing to exciting today!!!

WORKED - Came home cooked a NICE Dinner and then Kasi and Perry came to visit. (See the new office and CORY) - we ran to Cold Stone Creamery for some dessert.. WAS GOOD.. BUT UGH!! Oh well - it is in the PAST.. HA HA

Took my Nyquil and headed to SLEEP Land - Billy's Band is playing tomorrow night in TI and I would like to go for a little while! Saturday AM, I will be driving to Vero Beach to help out my Friends Cristy and John - while they shoot a wedding - I get to hang with the GIRLIE'S at a BEAUTIFUL Resort... Will be a nice get a way!!

Sweet Dreams - hugs and LOVE, M

Day 8 round 2........ Good Night

Hey all,

Feeling a BIT Better - Got my Camera Back from Repair today - works GREAT!! Very happy with the service from the Canon Repair Center!!!

Did my Chores tonight - had dinner - and Re posted my Craig's List TREASURES.. WE shall see - if not this time - then HOSPICE will get a donation!! Time for my Car to have it's home back!!

Still loving the office here are two pics using the REAL Camera - you can see the whole effect.

Off to bed!! Sweet Dreams and Lots of LOVE!!! M

Today is Day 7 of Round 2

Ok Friends - I have to admit MAJOR Setback - or maybe bumps in the road might be a BETTER Statement.

Granted I have been sick since last Thursday with the FLU/Cold!! And even with that - I have transformed my OLD Office into my NEW I love it OFFICE!! :-)

I took a Sick day today - just chilled around the house!! Moved some things around - organized the office - Set up my treasures on my bookshelf... I just cant get over how AWESOME this room came together!! Better than I could ever of imagined!!

One thing that I would consider a Margie PROGRESS over the past couple weeks is - that I have accepted help!! I have been know to be a bit of a hard head when it comes to asking and accepting help. Well I could not of done all this without Lou and my Mom - so THANK YOU!

Now that this room is completed - I need to get back out in the garage - go thru what is left from the office and those items I have listed on Craig's list.. Need to RE POST and if no movement - donate to Hospice!

Tomorrow is a NEW DAY - time to re-dedicated myself - pull out my GOALS List - and send it to a couple more FRIENDS to be held accountable... I MUST and WILL do this!!!

Morning Habits: Oxycise and Water - Bible Verses!!

Morning MIT's:

1. Clean Litter Box

2. Get trash to the Dumpster (we filled it last night - should be room now)

Work MIT's:

1. Get Caught up/EMails

2. Re write my To-Do-List and Make some RED Marks.. LOL

In closing - being home today allowed me to watch the Michael Jackson Tribute - It was very well done - it is just a shame that he wasn't told enough - that he was LOVED. The out pouring today - made me Sad!!! I would ask of you my Friends - please tell those people that you LOVE that you LOVE them.. Show them.. It is so important - don't wait until it is too late!!

Love you - XOXO, M

Day 6 all or nothing.. LOL

Hello Friends...

I am wiped out - still pretty congested - SIDE hurts from COUGHING.. Hope to feel LOTS better in the AM.

I went to work early - got lots done today - left around 3 - the carpet was installed, made a quick trip to Home Depot for a couple things... Then Lou gave up his BINGO night to help me - MY GOD it took three sets of hands there would of been NO WAY to do this alone.. I bought Pizza and we got it all put together.. My network is up and RUNNING... Have details stuff to do - BUT I LOVE IT!!! Feels SO BIG and MODERN!!

Anyway .. here are a couple pics :

Tomorrow Habits:

Water and Oxycise - Read my Bible Verses!!

MIT's:

1. Get thru the day at work

2. Work on putting things back into the office and DE CLUTTER More!!

OK... all I can think of right now - Soooooooooo I better go to SLEEP!! XOXOX, M

Day 5 - Lazy Sunday!!

Hey there Friends,

Not a whole lot to post or update!!! Been fighting a Summer cold - so just took it easy today - it was a Jammie Day - didnt leave the house!!! Just finished my Dinner, Dessert and will take another dose of the cold meds... Hitting the Sack early!!

I did a little bit of paint touch up - re painted the window sil again!! The room is ready for the Carpet!! It will be installed tomorrow!! WOOHOO!! Then I can start the put it all back together project!!

Amazing what a couple of days of being off my game can do to a Month of progress!!! Feels like GIANT steps backwards -- but I think it is just the fact I havent felt good.... Tomorrow is another day - and we will MOVE ON!!

Morning Habits: Water and Oxycise - Read my Bible Verses!!

Morning MIT's:
1. Get trash out to the dumpster
2. Work at 7 AM
3. Check tracking to see where my Camera is
4. Come home to supervise the Carpet Install

I hope that everyone enjoyed your Holiday weekend - Hugs and LOVE, M

Good Night Day 4 Rd 2!!

Hope that everyone had a GREAT 4th of July!!

I went to Michael's and found something that will work to contain my MANY Computer Cords - Will take pics once it is all set up!!!

I opted to stay home - just ate some junk food - lots of water, chased with NyQuil. Not feeling REAL Bad, but just wasn't up to being in a social situation...

Sweet Dreams!!

Hope Trey is having the time of his LIFE at the Daytona 500 !! Can't wait to hear all about it..

XOXO, M

God Bless America - Happy 4th of JULY!!

First let me say - Oxycise is hard to do with only one nostril working.. LOL BUT, I did it!!!

Read Proverbs Chapters 8 - 14 today - good message on WISDOM and KNOWLEDGE... This verse hit me - and I think it is a sign in my working towards FORGIVENESS and PROGRESS!!

From Proverbs Chapter 11:

The Lord detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose are blameless. Be sure of this: the wicked will not go unpunished, but hose who are righteous will go FREE!!!

Today's MIT's:

1. Going to Michael's to see if they have unfinished Boxes - I have an idea on Cord Management for my NEW and IMPROVED Office - I cant stand the cords everywhere... So I am working on something - stay tuned

2. Relax - and Feel better!!

I hope to feel good enough to go to the party this afternoon - I shall see - not pushing it!!

Hope that everyone has a HAPPY and SAFE 4th - with whatever you choose to do.. XOXO

Day 3 - Today's Report!!

Hello All,

Not a ton to report today - did get the Office painted - new light fixture installed and it looks so nice!! Thank you Lou for your help today!! And Thank you John for meeting me to pick up the FURNITURE... I was able to change the installation of the carpet from Tues to Monday!! :-) SO it will get getting all put together!!

This afternoon - I just relaxed - sat in my NEW Chair all afternoon - Laptop time, Movie and just CHILLED... Head is stuffy - but happy to say the aches and pains are GONE!!

Tomorrows Habits:
Water and Oxycise - Read my BIBLE Verse!!

MIT's
1. Unload Dishwasher
2. Dry clothes and put them away
3. Figure out the wire situation - with a glass table - Hiding cords is not easy!! Will build a box that I can hide the power strips and such!!
4. Hope to feel better and enjoy time with Friends and Family for the 4th!!

Have a HAPPY and SAFE HOLIDAY!!!! XOXOXO

Good night Day 2 round 2!!

Ok............ I am totally WIPED OUT!!! Yes I know I should REST!! I will PROMISE!! After work today - Mom and I went to Home Depot - bought the Paint for my office - I called and scheduled the Carpet Install for Tuesday AM!!! Then we went to Kane's Furniture - I wanted to show Mom what I had picked out - ended up going ahead and buying it. I got a $100.00 off the Desk - as there was a TINY Dent in the keyboard tray - wont even notice it!! I was able to buy the Book Case and the TV Stand - I will be able to really set up this OFFICE and NETWORK - properly!!! Gonna look AWESOME!!!

Tomorrow AM - Lou is going to come over and Help me Paint... Move the desk out of the office!! John has offered to meet me at Kane's with his truck so we can get the furniture over here - ready for Tues/WED!!

Here are a before and after pic of tonight's progress!!! I need to take some Nyquil and hit the sack..

Sweet Dreams FRIENDS!!!

Habit - Water and Oxycise/ Read my Bible Verse!! GREAT way to start the day..

Then I think .. MY MIT's for the day will be PAINTING.. LOL

XOXO, M

Morning Day 2 round 2.. LOL

Hey Hey Friends!!

Well I slept for 12 hours straight - those of you that know me - knows that equals me being SICK.. LOL I am at work - have somethings that MUST get done - Hoping for a EARLY Release.

I didn't manage to do my Oxycise this AM - Did do the H20! But did read the bible - Proverbs 4-7. Will come back later and post my high point from today's reading.

Ok - let me get busy here - have a BLESSED Day - Prayers that I am feeling BETTER soon - have painting to do!!

Hugs and Love, M

Evening Check Day 1 Round 2

Ok... Very short and sweet................ I have had a SORE throat all day - thought it was just the yucky weather... NO not thinking that RIGHT now.. Taking some Nyquil and Sleep!!!



I have a BUSY weekend - Painting - getting ready for the NEW Carpet and Furniture in the Office.. More PROGRESS!!


Great day at the office - except it went sooooooooooo slow - Caught up and sick - made it BAD!


Not getting to this evenings MIT's will shift till tomorrow..


Anyway - sweet dreams - catch you in the AM!!! XOXO, M

Ding Ding Ding.. Round 2 - Day 1!!

Good Morning Friends,

Had a GOOD Nights rest, woke up feeling like I was READY for my Day!!! WOOHOO!!!

The BEAUTY is EVERYWHERE - Are you BLESSED just LOOK!!

Did my H2O and Oxycise!!

This mornings Devotion and Bible reading was: Proverbs 1-3

Favorite Quote:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

I had a Women's bible in my bedroom and it has daily reading recommendations - and in a year the whole bible will be read - so this is my starting point - If anyone has favorites to share, please feel free to do so!!

Today's MIT's:

1. Keep up with my Work To DO list

2. Dust and clean off the shelf of my desk - put in a box

3. Take pictures off the walls.

4. Clear off Little table next to Computer Desk

5. Re-List Craig's List TREASURES - if not sold by weekend (donate to Hospice)

I hope that you have a FANTASTIC Day... Make sure to take time for your Family and Friends - it is important that they know how you are feeling and that you LOVE them!! XOXO