Shawna tagged me for this one.

8 Things I’m Passionate About:

1. God
2. my marriage
3. izzy’s healing
4. amanda
5. bailey
6. emelia
7. family
8. friends

8 Things I Want to do Before I die:

1. See Izzy walk … talk etc.
2. Write a book
3. Take wonderful vacations all over the world
4. meet my bloggy bffs
5. Finish masters in marriage & family counseling
6. lead others to Christ
7. meet my grandchildren and great grandchildren
8. get it right.

8 Things I Say Often:

1. I don’t know…
2. turn down the tv/radio/computer
3. what are you hungry for?
4. call me later.
5. i love you.
6. Don’t tell me to hold on (said to Emelia 30000 times daily)
7. You’re going to be late! hurry!
8. Did you brush your teeth?

2 Books I’ve Read Recently:

1. Five Love Languages
2. Bible

8 Songs I Could Listen to Over and Over

1. When the night is falling.
2. When the saints (sara groves)
3. send me someone to love (sade)
4. Mercy (sarah Mclaughlin)
5. time and tide (basia)
6. forgiveness (macy gray)
7. spaceman (4non blondes)
8. cornflake girl (tori amos)

8 Things That Attract Me to My Best Friends:

1. genuineness.
2. They listen.
3. they love me. for me.
4. they are fun!
5. they are unique.
6. they are caring.
7. I enjoy being around them/talking to them.
8. similar interests.

8 People I Think Should Do Crazy 8’s:

1. you.
2. you too.
3. I am not forgetting you.
4. yes, i see you.
5. you
6. yep, you too.
7. of course you!
8. last but not least, you!

Question 1
I can’t bear the sound of_________. Static on the radio. Matt listens to different talk radio stuff at night and when there is static it drives me nuts, but now that he is listening to XM radio this problem has been fixed.

Question 2
I would love to time-travel back to_________. May 16, 2004, 6:15 p.m.

Question 3
Shop alone, shop with mom, or shop with friends? I’ll take it anyway it comes, lol… If I have to actually get something done it’s more efficient alone, but I love company too. If the kids are along I spend way too much money (especially Amanda!)… I love shopping with mom and with friends.

Question 4
Worst movie ever? I can’t remember, I guess I’ve blocked out all those terrible action films… Oh wait, I remember Shark Boy & Lava Girl. In 3D. We went for Bailey’s birthday years ago with all his friends after a pizza party.

Question 5 (More of a poll)
Have you ever had your heart broken (by the opposite sex…not by a family member, or close friend) No.

Bonus Questions
Question 6
In what area of your life have you felt the most judged (by others or even self condemnation)? Probably by my own self. The whole I let my kid drown thing… I have worked hard on this knowing that forgiveness is necessary even towards me. It’s hard though. I just remind myself that if I could do anything to change it I would. Anything, including giving up a limb or all four…

Question 7
(relates to number 6) Are you now free from that judgment, and how did you get free if you are? I am close.
Question 8 (written by Dan Whitney)
What is one new way you could be a blessing to your pastor (or other ministers) this year? Prayer.

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Press Release:

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