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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

No Halloween

for NJ tonight.  Halloween has been postponed to November 5 thanks to Hurricane Sandy.
Below are recent photos of the damage around our area.

Photo: 59th Street Sea Isle
Photo: Stone Harbor Blvd.Photo: Damage from docks and bulkeads located behind homes along Sunset Lake.

Photo: #njsandy The ferris wheel on Funtown Pier in Seaside is still standing. Photo by Tim Husar.
Photo: Bay Ave
Ocean City NJ
Photo: #njsandy The iconic Lucy the Elephant in Margate survived! (Photo: Patrick Armstrong via NEWSWORKS' Jen Miller)
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Having fun at Kimberly's wedding

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Its been a long 72 hours

however Sandy decided she only wanted to stay for a short time.  But she did make the trees dance quickly and the islands are flooded to the max.  There are many families and businesses without power. 
I do not write much about work on my blog however I will say all the residents are safe and the staff members did a wonderful job.  We did experience some flooding and flickering of lights but nothing like the past. 
At the home front my family has been really supportive of my long hours as they do their best to understand my responsibilities at work.  Anyway, I need to catch a few zzzz's before I have to go back to work. 

Sunday, October 28, 2012

This song

has been in my head all day.  Hmmm-maybe because Sandy is bringing rain with her visit.


Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you
{Refrain}
So baby talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/e/eurythmics/here+comes+the+rain+again_20051807.html ]
Here comes the rain again
Raining in my head like a tragedy
Tearing me apart like a new emotion
Oooooh
I want to breathe in the open wind
I want to kiss like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you
{Refrain}
So baby talk to me
Like lovers do
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
(Here is comes again, here it comes again)
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
I want dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you

Friday, October 26, 2012

Dear Sandy

you really do not have to visit us this year.  Your sister Irene came last year and left us with terrible memories.  Please take a detour.

New Jersey is preparing for the worst and hoping for the best as a hurricane, Nor’ester and cold front are set to bring a super storm to the region early next week.
Red flags fly from a lifeguard station as Hurricane Sandy passes offshore to the east, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Miami Beach, Fla.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red flags fly from a lifeguard station as Hurricane Sandy passes offshore to the east, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Miami Beach, Fla.
“We are preparing for the absolute worst and I expect that we will be prepared for what comes in the next four or five days,” Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno said at an event in Hillsdale this afternoon.
Guadagno said Cape May County’s Office of Emergency Management has already begun ordering evacuations and colleges along the coast are also voluntarily evacuating.
Related: What you need to know if Sandy arrives in New Jersey
“It is the storm of the century,” she said. “We thought the last one was the storm of the century, but this is not only a hurricane, it’s a full moon, high-tide Nor’easter.”
Guadagno was in Hillsdale to announce a nearly $200,000 state grant that will fund infrastructure improvements to two roads, one of which – Central Avenue – is a major thoroughfare. She was serving as acting governor because Governor Christie is in North Carolina campaigning for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory. But Guadagno said Christie would be back this evening and would be in charge throughout the weekend when the storm is expected to hit.
Hillsdale Mayor Max Arnowitz said he has asked the state to request that United Water lower the water level at its reservoir in Woodcliff Lake, to help mitigate damage in flood-prone areas of the borough. But Guadagno said it’s too early to say whether the state would order the water company to lower it’s four reservoirs in the state.
“That is one of the many issues on the check list that we have to discuss and we haven’t made any decisions yet,” she said. “We’re still tracking the storm, we’re still getting ready for the storm. We’re prepared to make that decision if as the storm comes forward it’s required or appropriate.”
Guadagno said state Cabinet members have already had meetings with emergency management officials in the region today. The state commissioner of transportation was at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center at state police headquarters today in preparation of the storm and the National Guard are on call should they be needed.
“We learned a lot of lessons from Hurricane Irene,” she said. “One of the lessons was to follow a set, set of procedures to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. We’re already engaged in preparing for the worst. We are constantly tracking the storm.”
Arnowitz said Hillsdale is also prepared for the worst. He said the Department of Public Works spent Friday picking up leaves in flood-prone areas and clearing storm drains and he has authorized extra staff and over-time if it’s needed to handle the storm. He said emergency services personnel were meeting Friday afternoon to discuss storm response plans and residents will be getting phone calls urging the to evacuate if they live in low-lying areas.
He said the fire department volunteers would also be going door-to-door Sunday suggesting people evacuate flood-prone areas.
“We’re ready,” he said. “The generators are all gassed up. I hope we don’t have to use them.”
Guadagno, who lives in Monmouth County, also urged residents to be prepared and evacuate early, with plans to stay out of their homes for several days.
“If you live on the coast like I do, you know a full moon, high-tide Nor’easter is the absolute worst case scenario, add to that right now Hurricane Sandy – you need to be prepared,” she said.

staff writer Hayes

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Hugged or Unhugged

“A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged. The hug lets her know she is valuable. The unhug lets her know that she is viable. If you’re always shoving your child away, they will cling to you for love. If you’re always holding them close, they will cling to you for fear."


Billy Graham

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Void

There was a void in my day today.

I wanted to call
I wanted to text you
I wanted to celebrate with you
I wanted to give you a "between you and me" birthday card
I wanted to tell you

Happy Birthday!




 

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Any suggestions

on where to adopt from?  I am talking with two different adoption agencies but I do not have peace.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Breast Cancer Month

In memory of my Aunt Terri who passed way due to  breast cancer a few years ago.  We loved singing this song together. I miss everything about you: your love, voice, laugh, persona, and smell.  Until we meet again- My my my i yi woo (remember throw your head back when you say- woo)


My Sharona

Ooh my little pretty one, pretty one.
When you gonna give me some time, Sharona?
Ooh you make my motor run, my motor run.
Gun it comin' off the line Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up.
Such a dirty mind. Always get it up for the touch
of the younger kind. My my my i yi woo. M M M My Sharona...

Come a little closer huh, ah will ya huh.
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona.
Keeping it a mystery gets to me
Running down the length of my thighs, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up. Such a dirty mind.
Always get it up for the touch
of the younger kind. My my my i yi woo. M M M My Sharona...

When you gonna give it to me, give it to me.
It is just a matter of time Sharona
Is it just destiny, destiny?
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?
Never gonna stop, give it up.
Such a dirty mind. Always get it up for the touch
of the younger kind. My my my i yi woo. M M M My Sharona...

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Breaking news

Today Carson tied his own shoes for the first time. 

Monday, October 15, 2012

Its better

to give than receive.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Three things

I want my children to have: 
deep love for God
integrity
and a strong work ethic.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

42 years ago

today my parents got married.  Happy Anniversary!

Monday, October 8, 2012

The adoption questions begin

Tonight Carson wanted to know if his other family was worried about him?  He also asked if they missed and loved him?  My heart is not ready for the adoption questions.

From Bethel Ministries

Dear Family in Christ,

It's that time of year where classes are finishing up for the term. It's been a great year for the ones that could study! There are many more that would like the opportunity as well, and now is the time to register them for next year! Please take a look at the attachment for some photos and info. Thanks for taking the time, and caring for these little ones here in Guatemala.
If you can't open the attached file, or would like to share with just a link, please go to our blog: http://www.bethelministriesinternational.com/blog/2012/10/8/education-time-to-register-for-the-new-year.html
If you feel led, will you please share with your friends as well, We would really like to see many children given the opportunity to study in the coming year! Thanks!
Your hands in Guatemala,
Chris and Donna


 
Christopher and Donna Mooney
Directors
Bethel Ministries International
Chimaltenango, Guatemala
ph. 575 519-1098 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 575 519-1098 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ( U.S. skype number that forwards to Guatemala)
t/fax: 011 502 7839-1513
P.O. Box 573 Reserve, NM 87830


Sunday, October 7, 2012

Baseball theme 1st birthday party

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Saturday we attened Lyric's first birthday party. The theme of the party was baseball hence the shirts. Cinderella had a 'thing' for the birthday boy as she was rubbing his head and touching his arms. Carson was busy jumping in the bounce house with his girlfriend Sophia.
Overall it was a fun time.
 

Friday, October 5, 2012

just remember

someone is....
listening to what you say
           and
watching what you do

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Wordless Wednesday









Monday, October 1, 2012

Going to Guatemala

next month for a few days.