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February 28, 2009
Or a Radioactive squirrel?!
(Originally published by Nattie on June 1, 2004)
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From Go-Quiz.com
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 27, 2009
Noisy or Neglected?
(Originally published by Nattie on June 1, 2004)
| N | Noisy |
| A | Ambivalent |
| T | Trustworthy |
| T | Talented |
| I | Intense |
| E | Easy |
Name Acronym Generator
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| N | Neglected |
| A | Astounding |
| T | Terrific |
| A | Appealing |
| L | Loving |
| I | Insane |
| E | Enjoyable |
Name Acronym Generator
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Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 26, 2009
Yucky
(Originally published by Nattie on June 1, 2004)
I've got some kind of cold/sinus infection thingy. So don't expect any exciting blogs for a few days. Unless of course the Dayquil sets in and I start sharing things like I did last time I had a cold. That was embarrassing.
Instead I'll share something that Melissa had on her blog—The Dialectizer.
English = The same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him.—Romans 10:12 NIVRedneck = Th' same Lo'd is Lo'd of all an' richly blesses all who call on him, dawgone it.
Fudd = De same Wowd is Wowd of aww and wichwy bwesses aww who caww on him.
Well, it made me laugh.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 25, 2009
The Storm Calmer
(Originally published by Nattie on May 29, 2004)
One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. "Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him." ~ Luke 8:22-25
God is the same yesterday, today and forever so why can't he calm a storm today?
I have been thinking about this concept the past few days. We've had some severe storms blow through our area. I hate storms. My five-year-old son doesn't like them either. Sitting in our little safe room during one of the storms he looks at me with all innocence and child like faith and says, "I want Jesus to blow storms away."
I told him to pray. Then we sang "Jesus Love Me" together.
The mom in me doesn't want to see his hopes dashed. The adult in me knows that sometimes God doesn't answer our prayers the way we would like him to. But what about the child of God in me? Shouldn't the child of God have faith?
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. ~ 1 John 5:14-15
I just have to believe that he will answer our prayers, even the prayers of a little child—prayers prayed in faith.
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
I can't ponder why the roof of a nursing home was ripped off miles away, but our house was spared any damage. Wondering about those things will only lead to doubt and further worry. That is what the devil wants. Instead I will believe in the Storm Calmer.
Where is your faith?
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 24, 2009
Vacation
(Originally published by Nattie on May 28, 2004)
It is Memorial Day weekend here in Small Town, USA. We aren't going anywhere, but we do have a birthday party today. And, of course, there will be Indy 500 festivities tomorrow... So I think I'm going to take a blog vacation. Don't kill me, Dana. It is just a three-day vacation. I'll be back on Tuesday.
Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy your friends and family. Be thankful for our freedom and the men who fought for it.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 23, 2009
100 Things about me, continued
(Originally published by Nattie on May 26, 2004)
To read 1-4, click here.
And I'll continue on #5...
5. I loathe storms. I don't mind the thunder, but I live in constant fear of lightning strikes and tornadoes. I can't be in a storm without jumping at every flash of lightning and don't even say the words "tornado warning" around me unless you want to see a pile of goo at your feet. I would be the goo. Seriously though, I think I do pretty well with the kids. I pretend to not be afraid. We sit and sing "Jesus Loves Me" at the top of our lungs although they may sense something is wrong when my eyes won't leave the Weather Channel and I chew my nails. But I do like a light spring storm with no hail or severe ickiness. I even listen to a "Summer Storm" tape on occasion, but that is a tape. It isn't the real live rolling thunder and crashing lightning.
6. I love spring. Spring makes me feel alive. I love watching the budding trees and flowers. I love the lush greeness of the grass. I love the cool breezes that blow through open windows. Achoo! Of course, it makes me sneeze. But I love it anyway.
7. I don't like reality tv. I have enough reality in my life. I don't need any more. The only reality tv I watch is "American Idol" and that is more of a talent show. It isn't 12 people singing on an island and then voting each other off. It isn't 12 people living in a house together, singing and voting each other out of the house. It isn't 12 people dating each other, singing and then voting someone out because they aren't a good kisser. Okay, maybe they do live together, but they don't show much of that and they may date each other but they don't show that either. They do show them singing— A LOT! And of course you get to hear the pithy, witty and cruel criticisms of Simon Cowell. *rolls eyes* I enjoy the music. I'm a singing wannabe. I don't have a good voice. I do have a good ear, but that doesn't keep me from singing in tune. I do sing well in a choir. I like to blend and harmonize, but solo singing leaves me "pitchy" as Paula, Randy and Simon would say. I like a lot of different styles of music—country, opera, pop. I even occassionally like a rap song or a heavy metal song. Occassionally.
Enough about me for now...
100 Things About Nattie To Be Continued—again.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 21, 2009
She did it!
(Originally published by Nattie on May 27, 2004)
That is all I'm going to say in case you haven't seen the show yet. :-)
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 20, 2009
"Potato" warnings
(Originally published by Nattie on May 27, 2004)
...all around, and thunderstorm warnings. Don't like it one bit. Just thought I'd let you know that. Maybe we can mark that as #5 on the things about me list.
5. Nattie loathes storms!
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 19, 2009
I...am...very...zzzzzzzzzz
(Originally published by Nattie on May 26, 2004)
Sorry for nodding off. I only got 4-1/2 hours of sleep last night and it hasn't affected me adversely till now. I just had dinner and...I...feel...very...very..............................oops, head hit the keyboard.
I intended to blog tonight possibly on my "100 Things About Me" list, but you know what? I'm TIRED! So I'm giving my kids a bath and if I don't fall asleep while reading to them I will then watch "American Idol." If I have to I will stick toothpicks under my eyelids. Then I'm breaking the toothpicks and drifting off to la-la land.
See...you....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 18, 2009
One more thing
(Originally published by Nattie on May 25, 2004)
FANTASIA RAWKS!
I want an "I voted for Fantasia" T-shirt.
Her version of "Summertime" gave me goosebumps and I bawled when she sang "I Believe" by Tamyra Grey.
Go vote! Don't let her get away.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 17, 2009
THIS is the way to do it
(Originally published by Nattie on May 24, 2004)
I like the concept behind this makeover show—"Flab to Fab" on Vh1.
Here is the show's description from their website...
Rock stars always look like a million bucks. What overweight fan hasn't dreamed of having the rock-hard, perfect body of their idol? Of course, celebrities have something that their fans don't—a small army of personal trainers, nutritionists and stylists demanding one more sit-up, counting every calorie and picking out the perfect outfits to show it all off. Could you look like a rock goddess too if you had these resources at your beck and call?
In each episode of "Flab To Fab," host AJ Johnson, along with a team of nutrionists, trainers and stylists, leads our groups of women on a workout and diet program modeled after their favorite rock celebrity. To succeed, the women must stay with the program for 90 days. In those 90 days, we'll witness their struggles and triumphs, and find out if these real women have the sheer will-power to become rock star ripped.
I like how they recognize that the average woman doesn't have a slew of personal trainers, nutritionists, etc. And that they give them the tools to try to get that body. They work them out hard, but it is all you. They take what they have been given physically and then try to shape it.
Maybe I should send my picture in? What star would I want to look like though? :-)
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 16, 2009
100 Things about Me
100 Things about Me
(Originally published by Nattie on May 22, 2004)
I know I did a 100 things about me entry at one time, but I think it was on Xanga and is now saved on a disk somewhere in this black hole called my desk. So I'm going to try it again (and make it a bit more interesting if that is possible). But I'm going to break it into blocks like Tiff and Heather did.
So here goes...100 Things About Natalie ~ part 1 of ?....
1. I tend to be obsessive compulsive. Like I want to do a catalog of the books I own to keep on my computer. But I'm afraid to start the list because I know I'll then want to alphabatize ALL my books. Then I'll want to alphabatize AND sort by genre. Then I'll want to record all their ISBNs. Then I'll want to...well, you get the idea. I have a hard time just doing what I consider half a job. That leads to...
2. I am a recovering perfectionist. It took becoming a parent to realize that I couldn't be perfect at EVERYTHING. But I still suffer from perfectionist guilt occassionally.
3. I LOVE BOOKS! No, I mean I LOVE them. I don't just like books. I don't just want to date books. I want to be married and then buried with my books then I want to be with my books in the afterlife. In fact I believe (okay, I just fervently hope) that heaven is a library. I like to smell books. I like to feel the weight of the book in my hand. I would use a book as a pillow if I could, but they aren't comfortable to sleep on, but I do tend to have one under my pillow, on the headboard, on my nightstand, under the nightstand...can you sense my obsessive nature in this madness? It is like a slow torturous death to part with a book. I'll do it, but I have to go to BAA meetings. BAA is Book Aholics Anonymous. I am the founder and most frequent attendee of this group.
4. Tigger is my favorite Pooh character. I want to be Tigger. I want to have bouncy, trouncy fun. I want to be orange with black stripes, but by nature I am much more of an Eeyore. I think I choose Tigger as my favorite because I like cats and I want to emulate that...Tiggerness...that spirit of fun (and mayhem) rather than the No Matterness of Eeyore and his house of thistles.
Well, the kids are begging to go outside and since it isn't raining for the first time in what seems like years, I'll go with them.
100 Fascinating Things About Nattie to be continued...
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 14, 2009
It is MAY for goodness sake...
(Originally published by Nattie on May 21, 2004)
NOT August!!!
It is to be 87 degrees today with 70% humidity. The hottest day of the year so far. In May?! Did you know that 87 degrees with that much humidity feels like over 90? It feels like walking into a sauna. It may be good for the pores, but it makes me cranky. ;-) I don't mind heat, but I'm a wuss about humidity. I think I need to move.
So more pop up storms are expected.
In other news...
* Heather is home from the hospital. I have pictures, but I don't know if I should let her share first. I will say this...he is one darling little baby. Makes me want to pinch cheeks and talk baby talk.
* You have to read A Eulogy for A Truck. I laughed. I cried. Words cannot express...
* Still praying for Leann. Check out the blinkie in my side column that Becky made. She is the Blinkie Queen.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
(Daddy's Note: As usual, I apologize for the broken links. If you can update any of them, please leave a comment and I will fix them. Thanks! (((((Y'all!))))))
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February 13, 2009
Still muggy...
(Originally published by Nattie on May 20, 2004)
Still horribly muggy. We didn't end up with the pop up storms until yesterday evening, but we are expecting more of the same today. It feels like summer already.
On to more important news...
Please keep Leann (My Soul Sis) in your prayers. She is 33 weeks pregant and on full bedrest. She has had complications all along this pregnancy and has been on medication to keep her from going into labor. Now she has pre-eclampsia. Please pray for good health for her and the baby. Plus she is a stay-at-home mom with three older children to care for so the care of the kids is falling on her husband who isn't yet out of school for the summer. So much to pray for...
Then there is some good news...
Heather should be home from the hospital today with Baby David. I'll post pics as soon as I can.
And an update:
* Found a good article on Today's Christian Woman—"Are You A Journaling Drop-Out?"
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 12, 2009
Stormy
(Originally published by Nattie on May 19, 2004)
Hot ~ Humid ~ Pop up Severe Storms Hail ~ Rain ~ Thunder Lightning ~ Storm Watch
Hopefully no dreaded potatoes (that is tornado in Jonathan-ese)
So I won't be online much.
Be Blessed,
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 11, 2009
Something that bears repeating
(Originally published by Nattie on May 19, 2004)
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."—Galatians 6:7-10
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 10, 2009
Welcome to the world...
(Originally published by Nattie on May 19, 2004)
David Truett was born at 12:37 pm to Heather and Corey. He weighted 8 lbs, 13.7 oz, and is 20-1/2 inches long. Mommy is great. Daddy is hungry.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 09, 2009
Praying for...
(Originally published by Nattie on May 18, 2004)
Heather today. She went to the hospital at 5am to be induced. Now I am waiting on pins and needles for that baby to pop out.
Maybe a good cheer will get her going...
Push it out!
Shove it out!
Way out!
Cheer with me, or if you are denying your inner cheerleader, then just pray. ;-)
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 07, 2009
Got nuttin' to blog about...
(Originally published by Nattie on May 17, 2004)
so I'll just share this little tidbit I came across today...
Thank God! a man can grow!
He is not bound
With earthward gaze to creep along the ground;
Though his beginnings be but poor and low,
Thank God a man can grow
~ Author Unknown
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 06, 2009
Writing in stone
(Originally published by Nattie on May 17, 2004)
I've been driving by this wayside pulpit (you know those signs often in front of churches with the snazzy sayings on them) for the past few days. It made me stop and think. I've seen this saying before, but it bears repeating...
Write your sorrows in sand and write your blessings in stone.
What sorrows do you need to let the wind blow away and what blessings do you need to etch in stone so when those sorrows creep up you can feel the groove of the lettering under your fingertips?
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 05, 2009
Monday Morning Musings
Monday Morning Musings
(Originally published by Nattie on May 15, 2004)
- I've found a quote that I'm going to frame and put on my front door...
Sometimes the house is clean.
Sometimes it isn't.
If you're coming to see us, come without warning.
If you're coming to see the house, call ahead.
- I'm spending the afternoon at the park. I had to bribe my kids to stay in their room last night. The reward = the park. I'm putting together a reward chart and they will get a trip to the McDonald's playland if they stay in their bed seven nights in a row or something like that. I had to do this. My daughter decided that it was time to roam the house at 12:30 am Saturday night/Sunday morning. I didn't get her settled down until 3:30 am and then she woke up her brother. Aargh!
- I also have a new exercising motto...
"We must! We must! We must decrease our butts!!!" :-)
- Heather still hasn't had her baby. :-( I'm waiting, Heather! Pop him out. ;-)
- My aunt and I decided to memorize the armor of God as part of our accountability. Guess what the sermon was about at church yesterday?
Well, I know there is more I wanted to blog about, but my mind is drawing a blank. I'll be back later if I can remember.
TTFN,
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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February 04, 2009
Validation
As the days turn into weeks, months and now more than a year, one thing hasn't changed. I will always miss Natalie very much, think of questions that I wish I could ask, and see things that remind me of her.
Natalie's friends have told me how much they appreciated her supportive attitude and philosophical outlook on life. How much they were helped by her blog posts, emails, phone calls and cards. I thought of these things when my lifelong friend sent me this video. I hope you like it!
Now back to regularly scheduled programming.—ND
Posted by Nattie's Daddy at 09:08 AM | Comments (2)
February 02, 2009
The Little Things
(Originally published by Nattie on May 14, 2004)
I am thankful for...
~ my family
~ a roof over my head
~ a good book to read on a rainy day
~ an endless supply of diet coke
~ My daughter saying..."I wish, I wish for a kiss. On my cheek."
~ My son saying..."I like you, mommy."
~ Warm flannel robes
~ Cute pjs
~ Fuzzy Tigger slippers
~ Good friends
What are you thankful for today?
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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