The Rest of the Story

Thank you Tara for sharing this post! Everyone feel free to continue passing this wonderfully inspiring message along.


Get Ready*********Keep this going around the globe .. read it and forward every time you receive it. We can't give up on this issue.Paul Harvey and Prayer Paul Harvey says:I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December.I don't agree with Darwin , but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of Evolution.Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire Book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue.Yes, and this is the United States of America and Canada , countries founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1.So what would you expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna?If I went to a football game in Jerusalem , I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer.If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad , I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.If I went to a ping pong match in China , I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha.And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome .But what about the atheists? Is another argument.What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand.Call your lawyer!Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well, just sue me.The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we tell that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast ma jority doesn't care what they want. It is time that the majority rules! It's time we tell them, You don't have to pray; you don't have to say the Pledge of Allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right; but by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away.We are fighting back, and we WILL WIN! God bless us one and all .. especially those who denounce Him, God bless America and Canada despite all our faults. We are two great nations. God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.Let's make 2009 the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions... and our military forces come home from all the wars.Keep looking up.If you agree with this, please pass it on. If not delete it.'AND THAT'S THE REST OF THE STORY'

Blogspot Drama

My wonderful friend Tara recently posted about all the drama that goes on with Blogspot.. When I have time I like to read through blog's to see what people have been up to, some people I know, some I do not; I just like seeing how talented people are with cooking, crafting, photographing, etc. It is sad to me that nearly every week someone is being attacked by someone else about how they 'stole' their idea. It's ridiculous & childish. Many people are talented, which means many people can create things. Walgreen's didn't sue Rite Aid for moving to the same town and setting up a pharmacy, ya know?! With that being said, I borrowed some of Tara's blog post. It describes exactly why I have a blog and says a bit more about how much drama goes on with blogspot.

A piece from Tara's post::

There is SO MUCH controversy (D.R.A.M.A) when it comes to who creates, designs, cooks, bakes, sews, etc.. on blog spot. However, I'm just here to ramble on about my day and my experiences with a new chapter in my life. I'm not into the "who stole what idea". Even though I am an opinionated person, I think I'd be a better person to not throw my 2 cents in where it doesn't belong.

If I leave a comment stating that I like something, I'm not opening a door for anyone to fill me in on how the idea was brought about nor am I opening a door for you to use my page as your "outlet" for frustration. My blog is not about your drama- It's about mine :)


Anyway, to read the whole post click on her link under my "links" heading. Tara is such an inspiration to me and her blog is so uplifting. You'll fall in love with it too, I promise. Hope everyone has a wonderful "drama free" weekend.

Love ya'll- Hailey

I found 2 quotes that fit this topic perfectly.
"Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you." - Wally Amos

" The ability to focus attention on important things is a defining characteristic of intelligence" - Robert J. Shiller

How I wish I was back there!!

I hope everyone is having a great start to the New Year. It is so hard to believe we are already in the 2nd week of the new year; time moves so fast these days!

I am so glad the sunshine finally made it appearance! I am so sick of cold, yucky, rainy weather. It's just so depressing...Which is why I posted the pictures of the ocean and the gorgeous sunset that I took in Aug 2008 in Panama City. I wish I was back there where the sun is always shining and it's warm. I am definitely not a cold weather person, I could live on the beach!!

On a different note, as we enjoy the fresh start to the new year there are many people out there who continue to need our prayers, some needing our prayers now more than ever. It saddens me to see what is going on in our world today. Honestly, it's getting rather scary with so many places closing down and so many people losing their jobs. Everyone please remember to pray for those struggling to find jobs and for those out there who are looking for jobs.

PLEASE REMEMBER Andy Dunn and his family in your prayers. This little boy has been through so much and definitely needs our prayers. Also, please pray for his family to have strength. If you wanna read more about Andy's story please click on his link underneath my 'links to love' heading, and feel free to leave a comment on his page. Please pray for all the children living with childhood cancer. It is such a heartbreaking thing these children have to go through dealing with all this. It just breaks my heart.

Also, please continue to pray for those who are serving our country.

Cole and I went to Callie and Dylan's Stephens wedding on Jan 3, when I get the pictures uploaded on my computer I'll post some of them on here!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week and weekend. God Bless

Hailey

ICE- for my Birthday

My birthday was on Dec 22, so to celebrate it I wanted Cole to take me to see ICE and to see all the lights at Opryland. ICE was wonderful, I had so much fun, even though I thought I would freeze; however, I was somewhat let down with Opryland this year. The lights were just not what I had remembered them once being. There wasn't as many up as there normally are, but what was decorated was still gorgeous!

It has been forever since I last posted and for this I am sorry. The first of December was hectic with finals and the semester drawing to an end, and then I had to catch up on some much needed Christmas shopping, then Christmas was here! I've not slowed down long enough to post! For that, I am sorry! I hope to be a better blogger in the coming year; however, with the Spring semester being my final semester in RN school, I'm not sure how much time I'll have to be blogging! Please remember me in your prayers as I'm sure the final semester will be rough. It really helps knowing that I have so many people standing behind me supporting me and pushing me to pursue my dreams. I found a quote that really rings true; "Nine Tenths of Education is Encouragement" (-Anatole France).

Anyway- I hope everyone has a wonderful AND safe New Year. Please continue to pray for those who are sick and for those brave men and women who are serving our country. Pray that God place his hand upon them and keep them in his care. God Bless.

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being. -(Goethe)

For the Soldiers

When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.


Holiday Mail for Heroes
From the front lines to the home front, the American Red Cross provides service members, their families and veterans with the care and assistance they need.

The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes this holiday season for the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. For the second year in a row, we’re collecting holiday cards to distribute to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world. Pitney Bowes is generously donating technology, resources and postage to make this holiday card program possible.

Our goal is to collect and distribute one million holiday cards to spread holiday cheer and facilitate thanks to these brave individuals and families.

Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456


Card Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when mailing a card to ensure that your card will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families. Every card received will first be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working in one of 16 sorting stations around the country.

All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
Participants are encouraged to limit the number of cards they submit to 25 from any one person or 50 from any one class or group. If you are mailing a larger quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes. Each card does not need its own envelope or postage.
Please ensure that all cards are signed.
Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process.
Please do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.
Where to Send Phone Cards, Gift Cards and Care Packages:
Phone cards or gift cards will not be accepted with the holiday cards. Those wishing to send calling cards or gift cards/certificates should go to www.aafes.com, scroll down to "AAFES Community Connection" and click on "Help Our Troops Call Home" or "Gift Cards/Certificates for Our Troops" in order to send such items.
No 'Care Packages' will be accepted at this address. Those wishing to send care packages should go to www.AmericaSupportsYou.com and click under "Homefront Groups" to find out how to send care packages.

Tara tagged me!

Tara tagged me, so I will attempt to tell you 7 facts about me!

1. I hate sweet tea. Yes, I live in the south and everyone around me is always guzzling it down, but I can't stand it. I've tried it a million times.

2. I can't go to grave yards. I freak. They creep me out big time. I try to avoid them at all cost, and I don't even like driving by them at night.

3. Agree with Tara on this one... I HATE forwards. They kill my battery and are useless. If God wanted to send me a message he wouldn't do it through a forwarded text.

4. I love babies/children. I would love to have like 5 kids one day, but since the economy is crap, and I don't wanna lose my sanity I'll probably just stick with 2! I love borrowing my friends babies, I love them like they are my own!!

5. I am a senior Nursing Student at Cumberland University. Its been the hardest thing I have ever done and am so thankful I am almost finished. Although, I'd like to go back in about a year to get my masters, probably for Womens Health.

6. I really want to be a Labor and Delivery nurse. My heart is in it one hundred percent and I don't know that I'd be happy working in any other part of a hospital.

7. I hate the commercial on TV that shows the animals that have been abused and it has "Angel" playing in the background. I cry like a baby everytime I see it. It's awful and I have to turn the channel or leave the room. Anyone that would abuse an animal would abuse a person.


WOW....that was kinda hard!! LOL.

I'm tagging:

Tiffany Gannon
Kristin Green
Elisha Locke
Leigh Anne Prater

Some inspiration.

Sorry It's been a while since I last posted.. If you know anything at all about nursing school then you know it takes away every bit of 'free' time you have. I have been super stressed lately with school and clinicals, and just everything and I've been reading some inspirational quotes and things.. My favorite would have to be this one::

Jer 29:11 (NIV) "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I absolutely love this because it is exactly what God has planned for each and every one of us. God has plans for us, and although the road seems rough now and seems as if no one is there or understands, God is always there and always understands everything we go through on a daily basis. God wants us to succeed in life and to prosper, and we should thank Him daily for all the many blessings he gives us in life.
I have been so down on myself lately because all I do is study and the grades don't always reflect the amount of studying I put into it, and it just really gets me down. Thanks to Tara I feel somewhat better about things today. I'm learning to not be so hard on myself and to keep my head up when the going gets tough. Thank you Tara for always encouraging me when I get down on myself, I love ya for it!!
Well, unfortunately I need to start studying again....breaks over :( I will try to post again soon, but no promises. Until then, keep me on your prayer list, so that I may have strength to get through this semester.
God Bless & Thanks for stopping by!