Monthly Archives: August 2011

He is my impact

{This is the 13th prompt for Toni’s 30 Days about Me challenge} Day 13~ Someone or something that has made an impact in your life: First and foremost, Jesus Christ has had the biggest impact of anything or anyone in my life.  He is the reason I am here.  Please read my story and join…

Playing catch up

Will someone remind me never to sign up for a 30 day meme again?  It makes me feel completely inadequate when I miss a day and have to play catch-up.  Maybe it’s good for the recovering perfectionist in me. Day 9: Something that makes my life easier There are many things but I want to…

Being sick is not fun but I choose joy

I am a positive person.  I believe that everything in life happens for a reason and that I can do all things through Him who gives me strength {Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:13}. But, I have to admit there are days and times that being chronically ill brings me down, way down. It probably doesn’t help…

Things I treasure, things I hate

{I am again playing catch-up for Toni’s 30 day challenge.  This post covers days 5-8} Day 5: My Favorite Quote Live well, laugh often, love much. ~ Author Unknown This quote is very popular but has deep meaning for me. It is my personal mission statement.  I want to live well…through a healthy lifestyle, through…

My plans, His plans

Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?  The LORD knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.  Blessed is the one you discipline, LORD, the one you teach from your law…~ Psalm 94: 10-12 My plan was to be in Glen Spey, New York this week…

A few of my favorite things

Playing a little catch up here for Toni’s challenge: Favorite TV shows…hmmmm. Truth be told, before my knee injury in March and subsequent surgery in July, I don’t often get control of the remote in this house.  With mostly testosterone flowing in casa de Smallwood, our TV is mostly on the History channel, Animal Planet…

Yes! This!

“Let me tell you something, Church. The term marriage has been tainted, scarred, and made a mockery of by the adulteress who willingly accepts a man from a troubled marriage. Marriage has been burnt alive by porn addiction and selfish husbands. Marriage has been destroyed by unforgiving wives and a blatant unwillingness by both parties…

My Favorite Movie(s)

I have never considered myself indecisive. When I looked at this prompt {part of Toni’s 30 Day challenge} to share my favorite movie with you, the answer came to my mind immediately. Fried Green Tomatoes All-time-favorite-could-watch-it-several-times-in-a-row-favorite-movie. And, I was all set to hit publish on this post and call it a day. Then, I started…

My Favorite Song

When Kids Disappoint

My two oldest sons did something not so smart over the weekend. I was disappointed in their behavior.  I was angry at their deception and I was livid that they included a visiting friend in their shenanigans. Thankfully, I refrained from yelling and screaming like my flesh wanted to.  After making sure everyone was safe,…