My friend Julie (Marketing Exec Extraordinaire) always says this to me as I make my way to the 11th floor at work. I sometimes reply--"I came for a treat!" Yeah, we know--we're silly!
Last week flew by. Little man Paul was under the weather for a few days..and I think I finally just about got rid of whatever I had for 3 weeks! Thursday night was book club at Jennifer's house. Again, so great to spend time with other Christian Mommies! We discussed our book - Captivating. Jennifer has actually been to the Captivating Retreat in CO and told us all about it. It would be wonderful to be able to go sometime. I bet a lot of healing takes place in those few days. Similar to an ACTS retreat we have here in Texas. One has to apply and not all folks get in the first time they apply. She applied 3 times!
Our next book for Dec is 90 Minutes in Heaven. But the book and discussion I am really looking forward to is our January meeting...The Shack by William Young. Has anyone read this book? Someone told me - If you want an emotionally moving parable which hammers home the importance of a personal relationship with God, then buy and read--and be touched by--The Shack. The book is about: Mac is a grief-stricken father in mid-life about to have an extraordinary experience with God. His great sadness began four years ago on a weekend camping trip, when his 6-year-old daughter, Missy, was murdered. What he couldn't know then, but is about to learn, was God's purpose for Missy's death. Roger Mueller's clear, gentle voice characterizes Mac's family with high-spirited joy and laughter. His portrayal of Missy's animated excitement makes her especially believable. His polished performance of grief-stricken Mac brings tears. With empathy and sensitivity, Mueller captures the mysterious voices of those who have invited him to the now abandoned, yet transformed, cabin in the wilderness. This compelling fantasy explores themes of love, loss, and blame.
Friday and Saturday I worked our company's booth at the Rock N Roll Marathon Expo at the Alamodome. San Antonio hosted its first one on Sunday. The winner of the marathon was a gentleman from Kenya. Really?! Seriously? Kenya? Uh YES--those Kenyans can RUN!!!!!
Saturday night I went to an ACTS sister's wedding. The same priest who married Danny and I - joined her and Sam in union. It was lovely and oh so very special for me to be a part of their very special day. I will post a picture of the bride I took before the ceremony. Maile would be proud of how I positioned her.....joyfully and casually!
We took Paul to see Madagascar II Sunday afternoon. He loved it--as did we! Cute flick. Paul loves the first one. We watch it all the time! I think I know all the lines......
Tonight I have an ACTS get together at La Hacienda. I am looking forward to seeing all my sisters! I am going for a little while--but I am very tired and need to get up early tomorrow and exercise. Danny is staying home this week to study for his CFP exam. He takes it this Fri and Sat. I cannot wait until it's over..again! Then we wait 8 weeks for the results--UGH!
My Dad and Jean are coming next week for Thanksgiving. I am seriously thinking of going out to eat. No prep work and no dishes! Everyone seems to be ok with the idea..so, we'll see.
I need votes fellow bloggers, family and friends. I am running for Queen of the Vine for a Fiesta Event in April. All the proceeds go to the nonprofit Brighton. They are the group that helped us with Paul for a year with occupational and speech therapy and he attends their school. Go to www.brightonsa.org and click the tab where it says..EVENTS..then Queen of the Vine. VOTE! Every dollar raised is a vote for me! Paul and his friends appreciate it! Below my picture is the reason I am doing this. And yes, it is a lot of work. I am planning a poker tournament night for February 28. Tickets are $100 to play and $45 to come and be a spectator. I will provide drinks, food, music and prizes. I hope to raise $10,000 that night! I will post my flier for the event once I have it created. It will definitely include a picture of Paul!
I am off to rest before my little event tonight. Ya'll have a great week!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Ran!
Earlier this afternoon I talked to one of my best friends - Tish. She and I met when I taught at Bishop Carroll in Wichita, KS. Tish is also Paul's Godmother and a faithful servant. Her hubby's birthday is today - Happy Birthday Ran! So, are you 51? 52? I have lost track..... Tish and Ran have 2 children - Zach and Ariann. And I cannot believe how grown up they both are! I want one of them to come to the University of Texas for school and play their sport! I love South Texas!
I have a meeting at 6pm and no sitter. Danny is on his way home from Dallas. So, Paul will be staying at Brighton (with his Mama) for my QOTV meeting. It shouldn't be more than 45 min. I am going to plan my poker night--fundraising - February 28! The cost will be $100 per person and I will provide food, drinks and fabulous prizes! I really wanted to have one of the SPURS come too - some of them dabble in poker -- but they will be travelling! March 7 would have worked great for a Spur or two to be at my event - but we have to have all our fundraising completed by March 1!
I read one more chapter of my book - Captivating--Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. We have book club this Thurs night. I really want to finish the book beforehand. I think I have about 175 pages to go....we'll see. Have any of you ever thought of this - I had not. Certainly some points to consider and reflect on.......
Satan fell because of his beauty. Now his heart for revenge is to assault beauty. And he really hates Eve. Because she is captivating, glorious and he cannot be. She embodies the glory of God. And maybe the Evil One hates Eve because she gives life. Women give birth..women nourish life.
Eve incarnates the Beauty of God and she gives life to the world. Satan's bitter heart cannot bear it. He assaults her with special hatred. History shows us this too - think about it! Women uniquely carry the glory of God to the world. We are hated by Satan because of our beauty and power.
Genesis 3:20 says, "Adam named his wife Eve,because she would become the mother of all the living." Eve means "life" or "life producer."
Chapter six starts out with some Van Morrison lyrics...
I have a meeting at 6pm and no sitter. Danny is on his way home from Dallas. So, Paul will be staying at Brighton (with his Mama) for my QOTV meeting. It shouldn't be more than 45 min. I am going to plan my poker night--fundraising - February 28! The cost will be $100 per person and I will provide food, drinks and fabulous prizes! I really wanted to have one of the SPURS come too - some of them dabble in poker -- but they will be travelling! March 7 would have worked great for a Spur or two to be at my event - but we have to have all our fundraising completed by March 1!
I read one more chapter of my book - Captivating--Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. We have book club this Thurs night. I really want to finish the book beforehand. I think I have about 175 pages to go....we'll see. Have any of you ever thought of this - I had not. Certainly some points to consider and reflect on.......
Satan fell because of his beauty. Now his heart for revenge is to assault beauty. And he really hates Eve. Because she is captivating, glorious and he cannot be. She embodies the glory of God. And maybe the Evil One hates Eve because she gives life. Women give birth..women nourish life.
Eve incarnates the Beauty of God and she gives life to the world. Satan's bitter heart cannot bear it. He assaults her with special hatred. History shows us this too - think about it! Women uniquely carry the glory of God to the world. We are hated by Satan because of our beauty and power.
Genesis 3:20 says, "Adam named his wife Eve,because she would become the mother of all the living." Eve means "life" or "life producer."
Chapter six starts out with some Van Morrison lyrics...
Down those old ancient streets,
Down those old ancient roads,
Baby there together we must go,
Till we get the healing done.
Peace out peeps!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
The Power of Crisis
Does anyone feel in crisis mode these days? If not now--I am certain at some point in your life you have felt in a crisis. Do you know Anthony Robbins? Back in 1992 or so I loved reading his book and listening to his LIVE WITH PASSION tapes. He has now launched a site called The Power of Crisis, --about real people overcoming and transforming challenges. Check it out!
I took Paul to the WildLife Ranch this morning. We had a blast. Here are some of my favorite shots of the day. He is napping now and I should be doing some cleaning....and not hangin on my puter....oh well!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Queen of the Vine
Happy Sunday Peeps!
Danny and Paul went to Comanche Park to walk, run and play. I am doing laundry, cleaning and now taking some time to relax and do my therapy -- writing a blog entry. I spent some time earlier reading a few of the blogs I frequent. Go here, here, here and here and here and here if you wish to be inspired, laugh and enjoy other marvelous women!
Beginning last September, we have been affiliated with a local nonprofit named Brighton. Paul was a part of their ECI Program for 10 months and made great development strides with the help of several wonderful therapists! And when I went back to work in February of this year, there was no question where Paul would spend each day - Bright Beginnings Pre School. They had a spot for him in January and it has been smooth sailing ever since! His teachers love and care for him so much! We are ever so thankful for them and the Brighton staff. He has flourished into a bright, caring and very silly little man.
One of SA's Fiesta Events is called Taste of the Northside. Like all other Fiesta Events - there is royalty to "officiate" the event. All the proceeds from this event benefit Brighton. Each year, three ladies campaign (raise money) to be crowned QUEEN OF THE VINE. So, this year--I am one of those gals. The campaign began in September and runs through March 1. The other 2 gals are really sweet and I know will do a fantastic job with raising money and awareness for Brighton. They are - the talented KABB anchor - Cynthia Lee and a former Brighton employee and current NISD teacher - Gina Monetmayor! All three of us took part in the Brighton Family Festival yesterday at Brackenridge Park. It was s fun time! If you live in SA, email me and ask me what you can do to help my efforts. You can also visit this site - read my bio and donate online. Every $1 raised = 1 vote! You can also mail Brighton a check - just be sure to reference Susan Niño so I get the points! Send it to the attention of: Holly Grogan. Brighton's address is: 14207 Higgins, San Antonio, TX 78217.
I mentioned this in an earlier entry - but I am a part of a new book club with other Christian Moms. I love it and them! The time I spend with these gals is EXACTLY what I have been needing the past 9 months! Thank you God for bringing me back to them! For our Nov meeting, we are reading Captivating - Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. I read the first three Chapters yesterday - and the only reason I put it down was our company arrived from Houston. After I complete this entry - I hope to read 2 or 3 more Chapters. I do recommend this to all women. It is glorious and reflective. Here are some thoughts and ideas shared and discussed so far....
Women = Holy Ground
From Psalm 45:11 - "The King is enthralled by your beauty."
We don't just have the desire for an outward beauty, but more -- a desire to be captivating in the depths of who you are.
Women are the handiwork of God in music and laughter....Her soul is alive and we are drawn to her. (this is what we should want other people to say about us)
I don't know about you -- but I desire beauty that can be seen; beauty that can be felt; beauty that affects others; a beauty all our own to unveil!
Do you feel that you simply getting by? I say--make a commitment to change! You must be willing to embark on a great adventure - it will take effort! But I think in the end - it will be worth it! You can think of it this way - a journey of the heart. Become the woman God had in mind when he made Eve...and then he made you - Glorious, powerful and captivating!
What is your design as a woman? Have you ever thought of it this way - the Eve is the crown of creation -His finishing touch? The pièce de rèsistance?
Beauty invites, inspires, comforts, is transcendent and is the essence of God. These ideals are the exact reason I made a conscious decision to seek out women who have inner beauty and truly love the Lord. Where negativity, rudeness, insensitivity and unselfish (and not self centered behavior) are all basically not found! I challenge you to seek out these women in your life. And if you hang spend time with those who are not inviting, comforting, inspiring and kind --be careful - they will bring you down.
Every woman has a beauty to unveil -- but will they?
Danny and Paul went to Comanche Park to walk, run and play. I am doing laundry, cleaning and now taking some time to relax and do my therapy -- writing a blog entry. I spent some time earlier reading a few of the blogs I frequent. Go here, here, here and here and here and here if you wish to be inspired, laugh and enjoy other marvelous women!
Beginning last September, we have been affiliated with a local nonprofit named Brighton. Paul was a part of their ECI Program for 10 months and made great development strides with the help of several wonderful therapists! And when I went back to work in February of this year, there was no question where Paul would spend each day - Bright Beginnings Pre School. They had a spot for him in January and it has been smooth sailing ever since! His teachers love and care for him so much! We are ever so thankful for them and the Brighton staff. He has flourished into a bright, caring and very silly little man.
One of SA's Fiesta Events is called Taste of the Northside. Like all other Fiesta Events - there is royalty to "officiate" the event. All the proceeds from this event benefit Brighton. Each year, three ladies campaign (raise money) to be crowned QUEEN OF THE VINE. So, this year--I am one of those gals. The campaign began in September and runs through March 1. The other 2 gals are really sweet and I know will do a fantastic job with raising money and awareness for Brighton. They are - the talented KABB anchor - Cynthia Lee and a former Brighton employee and current NISD teacher - Gina Monetmayor! All three of us took part in the Brighton Family Festival yesterday at Brackenridge Park. It was s fun time! If you live in SA, email me and ask me what you can do to help my efforts. You can also visit this site - read my bio and donate online. Every $1 raised = 1 vote! You can also mail Brighton a check - just be sure to reference Susan Niño so I get the points! Send it to the attention of: Holly Grogan. Brighton's address is: 14207 Higgins, San Antonio, TX 78217.
I mentioned this in an earlier entry - but I am a part of a new book club with other Christian Moms. I love it and them! The time I spend with these gals is EXACTLY what I have been needing the past 9 months! Thank you God for bringing me back to them! For our Nov meeting, we are reading Captivating - Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul. I read the first three Chapters yesterday - and the only reason I put it down was our company arrived from Houston. After I complete this entry - I hope to read 2 or 3 more Chapters. I do recommend this to all women. It is glorious and reflective. Here are some thoughts and ideas shared and discussed so far....
Women = Holy Ground
From Psalm 45:11 - "The King is enthralled by your beauty."
We don't just have the desire for an outward beauty, but more -- a desire to be captivating in the depths of who you are.
Women are the handiwork of God in music and laughter....Her soul is alive and we are drawn to her. (this is what we should want other people to say about us)
I don't know about you -- but I desire beauty that can be seen; beauty that can be felt; beauty that affects others; a beauty all our own to unveil!
Do you feel that you simply getting by? I say--make a commitment to change! You must be willing to embark on a great adventure - it will take effort! But I think in the end - it will be worth it! You can think of it this way - a journey of the heart. Become the woman God had in mind when he made Eve...and then he made you - Glorious, powerful and captivating!
What is your design as a woman? Have you ever thought of it this way - the Eve is the crown of creation -His finishing touch? The pièce de rèsistance?
Beauty invites, inspires, comforts, is transcendent and is the essence of God. These ideals are the exact reason I made a conscious decision to seek out women who have inner beauty and truly love the Lord. Where negativity, rudeness, insensitivity and unselfish (and not self centered behavior) are all basically not found! I challenge you to seek out these women in your life. And if you hang spend time with those who are not inviting, comforting, inspiring and kind --be careful - they will bring you down.
Every woman has a beauty to unveil -- but will they?
Let's Give Paul Niño - Lead Singer of Toddler Tunes...a Warm Welcome!
The one and only - ROCK STAR PAUL...or as some people called him on Halloween - ELVIS!
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