We're Expecting.....

well actually we are adopting!

He is a beautiful baby boy
He is 15 months old
He has beautiful amber eyes, a wonderful red and white coat and a curly tail
He is already talking saying ARRRROOOO and BAAARROOOO!

He is a Basenji, named Brody

We are adopting him through Basenji Rescue and Transport so yes he is a BRAT!
We are all very excited to have a dog back in our lives!

9 Things You Can Do To Nix Cancer

From Netscape Homepage:

Maybe there IS something you can do to greatly reduce your risk of ever getting cancer.
Researchers from the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota have identified nine specific things we can do to potentially reduce the risk of getting cancer and dying from it. Based on a 13-year-old study of nearly 30,000 older women, the bottom line results are simple: Follow a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Although the study involved older women, the researchers are quick to note that it is highly plausible the findings could be replicated in a broader population of men and younger adults.
Living healthy is easier said than done. The nine recommendations work best if you do all of them (or almost all of them). The women who followed just one or none of the recommendations had a 35 percent higher risk of developing cancer than the women who faithfully practiced at least six of the recommendations, according to James Cerhan, M.D., Ph.D., head of Mayo Clinic Cancer Center's genetic epidemiology and risk assessment program and leader of the research study. In addition, the women who followed only one or none of the recommendations had a 42 percent higher risk of dying from cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women in the United States will develop cancer in her lifetime. This year, nearly 659,000 women will be diagnosed with cancer, not including non-melanoma skin cancers. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women overall, and the leading cause of death among women between the ages of 40 and 79. But Cerhan says, "Our findings indicate that even at an older age, women who choose to eat and live healthier can reduce their risk of developing or dying from cancer. We think this is very positive, empowering news."
Follow these nine recommendations to reduce your risk of getting cancer and dying from it. How many do you do now?
1)Do not smoke.
2)Have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 25 and limit your weight gain after the age of 18 to no more than 11 pounds.
3)Engage in daily moderate physical activity, as well as weekly vigorous physical activity.
4)Eat five or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
5)Eat seven or more portions of complex carbohydrates daily, including whole grains and cereals. Limit the amount of processed foods and refined sugar you eat.
6)Drink no more than one alcoholic beverage a day.
7)Limit the amount of red meat you eat to just three ounces daily.
8)Limit your intake of fatty foods, particularly those of animal origin.
9)Limit your intake of salted foods and the use of salt in cooking.
The study findings were reported in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Love Lifted Me And It Can Lift You Too!

Happiest People Have THIS in Common...
When it comes to happiness, there is one thing that fills us with joy more than anything else: love.
Having a romantic relationship makes both men and women happier, and the stronger the relationship's commitment, the greater the happiness and sense of well-being of its partners, according to a new study from Cornell University and Pennsylvania State University that was published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.Interestingly, both husbands and wives have a far greater sense of well-being, compared to singles or cohabitators, even if the marriage is not a particularly happy one. Why? They likely benefit from the marriage's stability, commitment and social status. "Even when controlling for relationship happiness, being married is associated with higher self-esteem, greater life satisfaction, greater happiness and less distress, whereas people who are not in stable romantic relationships tend to report lower self-esteem, less life satisfaction, less happiness and more distress," study leader Claire Kamp Dush said in a news release announcing the study findings. The study found that people who cohabit are next on the scale of happiness, followed by those in steady relationships and then those in casual relationships. Those without partners report the lowest levels of well-being. "Some commitment appears to be good, but more commitment appears to be even better," Kamp Dush said. "In general, people appear to feel better about themselves and their lives when they move into a more committed relationship."But which comes first, the chicken or the egg? That is, are happier individuals more likely to enter into committed relationships or do committed relationships actually improve well-being? "Those most likely to move into more committed relationships were actually those who reported lower levels of well-being when first surveyed," Kamp Dush said. "Therefore, if they were using committed relationships as a strategy to improve their well-being, it appeared to work."Kamp Dush and co-author Paul Amato of Penn State came to these conclusions by analyzing data from the study of Marital Instability Over the Life Course that included telephone interviews with 691 individuals in 1992 and 1997. Well-being was assessed with measures of self-esteem, life satisfaction, general happiness and distress symptoms. Studying romantic relationships--which range from casual dating to marriage--is important, Kamp Dush noted, because such relationships have the potential to affect people's mental health, physical health, sexuality and financial status.

We're Number 1 !!!!!!!

We're number one

Can't be number two

We're gonna beat the whoopee outta you!

Diamond Dawgs are #1!

Baseball America rates Mississippi State, the nation's only undefeated college baseball team, as the No. 1 team in the USA.That's good.The Bulldogs have won their first 15 games, the best start in school history — better even than the 1985 team that included future major league greats Will Clark, Jeff Brantley, Rafael Palmeiro and Bobby Thigpen.
That's really good. If the Bulldogs beat UAB in Starkville tonight, they will have achieved the longest win streak in school history.That's really, really good.So, in the overall scheme of things, what does all this mean?Not much.Not much at all.
State still has 40 games to play, including 27 against Southeastern Conference teams. State plays at LSU this weekend and at Alabama next weekend. That unblemished record potentially could have some big splotches really soon.Don't take it from me. Ask Ron Polk."I'll tell you like I told our players," Polk said Monday morning, "let's not get too carried away. We're still early in the season. This is baseball. Things can change in a hurry."I know this much. We're not going to be 56 and 0."
BATTING .323 AS TEAM
Actually, things are almost certain to change in a hurry. That's baseball. Take that 1985 team, for example. Those Bulldogs, surely the best in school history, won 14 straight to start the season, then lost their next three.The season is more a marathon than a sprint. Fast starters are often slow finishers and vice-versa. Take last year's Bulldogs, who barely made the SEC Tournament, then got hot and won the championship.Perhaps the best asset these Bulldogs, mostly upperclassmen, have is that they have experienced both the highs and lows of college baseball. They understand the game. They have what coaches wish they could bottle: experience. Polk said as much.
"We're good because we're veterans," he said. "We've got a bunch of guys who have been around. We've only got one new position player in the lineup."No, there's nobody who's going to remind you of Clark or Palmeiro, but the Bulldogs' lineup is chock-full of players who know how to use a bat and put the ball in play. The Bulldogs are hitting more than 100 points higher than their opponents (.323-.222).
NO EASY OUTS HERE
Again, don't take it from me. Keith Kessinger, the former Ole Miss standout, coaches a really good Arkansas State team that owns victories over Ole Miss, Kentucky and Michigan State. The Indians lost three straight in a weekend series at Starkville."They throw strikes and they catch everything," Kessinger said of the Bulldogs. "They run everything down in the outfield. They defend the field as well as anybody I've seen in my years of college baseball. They didn't give us anything in three days."They don't have anybody that scares you to death at the plate or on the mound," Kessinger continued. "They are proof you don't have to be spectacular to win baseball games. Experience is a big deal, and they have a lot of it."
Another Bulldog strength: While there might not be a Will Clark in the lineup, there are no easy outs either. Jeff Butts, who bats ninth in the order, hits .319, is second on the team in RBIs and was the MVP of last year's SEC Tournament. Not too shabby for a nine-hole hitter.Nine different Bulldogs hitters have accounted for the ballclub's 10 home runs. Now that's balance.State's pitching staff has been even more impressive. The team earned run average is 2.07, ridiculously low in college baseball. That's mostly because the Bulldogs are filling up the strike zone. State pitchers have struck out 117 batters, while walking only 32.But again, it's early yet. Jim Ellis, the Bulldogs' knowledgeable play-by-play man, may have put it best when asked, "How good are these guys?"
Said Ellis, "I think it's a good team, certainly Polk's best since he's been back. But ask me again in two weeks. We'll know a lot more after playing at LSU and Alabama."If nothing else, the Bulldogs have surely impressed the people at Baseball America. Will Kimmey, that magazine's national college baseball writer, was asked on a Web site Q and A if State is for real:Ê"Frauds have a hard time winning 15 straight games," Kimmey wrote. "MSU has as much pitching depth as any team in the country. ... The funny thing is, amid this school-record start and winning streak, the Bulldogs aren't even hitting well yet. They've left 144 guys on base in 15 games."That's another way of looking at it, a scary way: 15-0, ranked No. 1, and with room for improvement.
Contact Columnist Rick Cleveland at (601) 961-7210 or rcleveland@clarionledger.com

Saw This On A Shirt In St Augustine!

Follow

Your

Bliss

Ladies!

YOU Are My Strong Tower

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path!

By Kutless

When I wonder through the desert
And I’m longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I’m stranded in the valley
And I’m tired and all alone
It seems like I’ve lost my way
Chorus:
I go running to Your mountain
Where Your mercy sets me free
You are my strong tower, shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty everlasting King
You are my strong tower, fortress when I’m weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I see

In the middle of all my darkness
In the midst of all my fear

You’re my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunders all I hear

You speak softly to my soul

Now I’m running to Your mountain ....Where Your mercy sets me free .....

You are my strong tower, shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty everlasting King
You are my strong tower, fortress when I’m weak
Your name is true and holy

And Your face is all I see
And Your face is all I see
Yeah, Your face is all I see
Repeat Chorus: (2x’s)

Jesus is the light of the world!!!!!!

Lighthouses in order of appearance: Biloxi, Mississippi; St. Augustine, Florida; Ponce De Leon Inlet, Daytona Bch Florida

6 Months After Katrina And............

There is so much that still needs to be done but Mississippi's Gulf Coast WILL rise from the rubble!






And the Mississippi Gulf Coast still looks like a bomb went off! We drove through the devastation on our way home from spring break in Florida! And we were in aw! Words are not enough! It was dark when we arrived but the darkness could not shield us from the undeniable truth the coast of my childhood was gone! The Holiday Inn we where we used to stay was gone; the putt putt golf my cousins and I went to and I eventually took my kids too a couple years ago .... gone; Beauvoir was almost gone; all of the grand old homes were either gone or gutted! There is nothing and I mean NOTHING left on the beach side of hwy 90 from Ocean springs west to LA! I never thought I would ever see what I saw but I have seen it twice in one lifetime .... Camille and now Katrina! My uncles and aunts lived through Camille; my cousin in fact was born during Camille .... Their houses were spared as well as their lives twice ...God is good... all the time! It is so hard for us to see what we just saw and know/comprehend that God was and is there and something magnificient will come of this disaster. He promises it will! All things work together for good for those who love God and believe! And whatever comes from Katrina it will be for His honor and His glory! There is so much that still needs to be done .... if you are civic minded contact the churches in the area and see what they need or if they can point you in the direction of someone who knows what is needed.... be it money, supplies, or manual labor... The coast is going to rebuild and we MS folks are rolling up our sleeves and getting down to recovery themselves.... but we still desperately need your help!

United Methodist Church Committee On Relief is a good place to start looking for ways to help just make sure you specify MS Gulf Coast Relief!

American Humane Society
American Red Cross
Habitat For Humanity
are three other great charities that have spent millions on the region....

Did you know that hurricane season is only 3 months away... we still have people living in FEMA trailers on the beachfront.... We need homes real homes like yesterday!

Pray for our region! Pray hard! Don't forget theMississippi Gulf Coast.....














Beauvior (the last home of Jefferson Davis; On The Historical Register; And a historical treasure) Before Katrina and after Katrina ... sad but it still looks alot like the after photo still today but it was dark and I hope that this part of MS and US history will be fully restored! If you would like in the restoration go to the website at: http://www.beauvoir.org/

These Things I Pray

Dear Father God
Help me be the person you want me to be
Thank you for all my many blessings and the many things in my life that I don't see as blessings but really are....
Thank you for sending your son and my brother to die for my sins! What an awesome gift to give such a undeserving sinner such as myself! Thank you for the gift that keeps on giving!
Thank you for forgiveness and second chances .... Thank you for a love that passes all understanding!
Accept me as the sinner that I am and accept my confession of all my short comings and receive my acceptance of your son and my brother Jesus The Christ!
Be with my family, my friends, my state and my country everyday and help us all realize that you are GOOD all the time! And all things work together to honor and praise you!
In Jesus name
Amen!

Burn Calories Faster!!!!!!

Burn More Calories in Less Time
From ChangeOne.com

One frustrating thing about trying to lose weight is the snail's pace at which the pounds seem to drop. Then there's the harsh reality that the more weight you lose, the harder your body fights to hold on to the calories it gets and the fewer calories it burns. That's usually about the time you hit the infamous weight-loss plateau -- and start losing steam. But what if you could turbo-charge your weight-loss efforts without a lot of sacrifice?
We've come up with easy ways to boost your metabolism, or the rate at which you burn calories. We've also thrown in ideas for cranking up the calorie burn of your workout -- without making it longer. Taken together, these tips should be more than enough to shift your weight loss out of neutral and move it full speed ahead again.
1. Sip green tea three times a day. A study from the University of Geneva in Switzerland found that in addition to caffeine, green tea contains catechin polyphenols, plant chemicals that may boost metabolism.
2. Use interval training to rev up your workout. Walk for the same amount of time at the same intensity day in and day out and your body gets as bored with your workout as you do. Throw it a curveball with interval training, which involves varying the intensity of your workout throughout your exercise session. Every five minutes into your walk, jog for one minute. Every five minutes into your bike ride, shift into a higher gear and pedal hard for a minute. If you swim, turn on the speed every other lap. You'll burn more calories in the same amount of time.
3. Fidget. People who drum their fingers or bounce their knees burn at least 500 calories a day! That adds up to losing a pound a week.
4. Keep a small squeeze ball with you and work out your hands frequently during the day. It's one of the few exercises you can do anytime. You'll build up the muscles in your hands -- and muscle, whether in your hands or legs, burns a lot of calories.
5. Don't starve yourself. Cutting too many calories can backfire in more ways than one. Try to subsist on morsels and your metabolism will slow so much that you'll not only stop losing weight, but you'll be lucky if you can peel yourself off the couch.
6. Put five rubber bands around your wrist every morning. That's how many 16-ounce bottles of water you should drink during the day to rev your metabolism, helping burn more calories. At least, that's what German researchers found when they had 14 participants drink about 17 ounces of water. The volunteers' metabolic rate -- or how quickly they burned calories -- jumped a third within 10 minutes of drinking the water and remained high for another 30 or 40 minutes. The researchers estimated that over a year, increasing your water consumption by 1.5 liters a day (about 50 ounces) would burn an extra 17,400 calories, or about five pounds' worth. Since much of the increased metabolic rate is due to the body's efforts to heat the water, make sure the water you're drinking is icy.
7. Exercise outside. Maybe it's the fresh air, maybe it's the sunshine, but something about exercising in the open makes you walk or run faster than doing the same exercise in the gym.
8. Turn up the heat with hot peppers. Some studies show that very spicy foods can temporarily increase your metabolism. Gourmet groceries often stock a dozen different kinds of peppers. Buy one a week and practice adding some to various meals. Spice up your scrambled eggs with minced jalapeño, add a little fire to your beef stew with half a diced banana pepper, or pull together a spicy jambalaya (using turkey sausage and lots of veggies).
9. Eat five small meals throughout the day instead of three large meals. You might think you should eat less often if you want to lose weight, but that's just not the case. By eating every few hours, you keep your metabolism fired up and ensure it doesn't slow between meals in order to hang on to calories. A "meal" can be as small as a cup of soup.
10. Sip a couple of cups of coffee throughout the day. Studies find that the caffeine in coffee increases the rate at which your body burns calories. This does not mean, however, that you can order one of those fancy calorie-packed frappuccinos! And skip the java if it makes you toss and turn at night.
11. Don't get discouraged because you've been yo-yo dieting. Somehow the myth got started that if you've spent your life losing and gaining the same 10 or 20 pounds, your metabolism gets out of whack and winds up slower than an airport security line. Don't believe it. When researchers reviewed 43 studies on the topic, they found no difference in the metabolic rates of yo-yo dieters versus those of everyone else.
12. Walk with intent -- and intensity. Burn more calories in the same amount of time with these strategies: Swing your arms when you walk. You'll burn 5-10 percent more calories.
Wear a weighted vest. Another great way to crank up the calorie burn. Leave the hand and ankle weights at home, though. They throw you off balance and could result in injury.
Walk on grass, sand, or a gravel trail instead of the road. It takes more muscle power to glide smoothly over these uneven surfaces (especially sand) than over asphalt.
Use walking poles. A University of Wisconsin study found you get a much more intense workout than without the poles. Walk along the shoreline of a beach, lake, or pond with your ankles in the water. The resistance will cause you to burn more calories and give your muscles an added workout.
13. Bump up the protein in your diet. There is some evidence that by taking protein to the upper end of the recommended range (roughly 20 percent of your overall calories), the amount of energy you expend while resting remains the same even as you're losing weight (normally, it falls).

How Did You Sleep Last Night?????

Bed a little lumpy...Toss and turn any...Wish the heat was higher...Maybe the a/c wasn't on...Had to go to the john...Need a drink of water...

Yes... It is like that!Count your blessings, pray for them,Talk to your Creatorandthe next time when...the other car cuts you off and you must hit the brakes, or you have to park a little further from Walmart than you want to be, or you're served slightly warm food at the restaurant, or you're sitting and cursing the traffic in front of you, or the shower runs out of hot water,Think of them...Protecting your freedom!

The proud warriors of Baker Company wanted to do something to pay tribute To our fallen comrades. So since we are part of the only Marine Infantry Battalion left in Iraq the one way that we could think of doing that is By taking a picture of Baker Company saying the way we feel. It would be awesome if you could find a way to share this with our fellow countrymen. Iwas wondering if there was any way to get this into your papers to let the world know that "WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN" and are proud to serve our country."
Semper Fi
1st Sgt Dave Jobe

Here is a moving photo

HOO-WAH!!!!!
Yes we all remember and we will NEVER forget! For you DD and Joe! Rest In Peace!
Thanks Denise For Sharing!

Get The Skinny

5 Tried and True Weight-Loss Tricks
Provided by:
These five weight-loss strategies have stood the test of time.
1. Keep a diary.Studies fund that people who keep a food diary are more to lose weight and keep it off. To make the most of your food diary:
Write the whys. Make a list of all reasons you're trying to lose weight. Maybe it's so you can lower your cholesterol, or so you can see you grandchildren grow up. So you and your husband can take that cross-country trek when you retire. So you can have the joy of burning the mortgage when it's finally paid off. You get the picture.
Write the worries. What are you worried about in terms of your ability to lose weight? Do you think that you won't be able to give up fried chicken or resist your mom's death by chocolate brownies? Certain the holidays will derail your efforts? Writing down your worries and developing an action plan to address each one will keep you in control of your goal.
Record your triggers. Every time you eat something you think you shouldn't, document how you felt when you ate it. Soon you'll see patterns, like the fact that you tend to dig into the ice cream when you've just had a fight with your daughter, you hit the drive-through when work gets stressful, or you eat the chips on the restaurant table because everyone else does. You may not be able to eliminate these triggers, but you can change how you react to them.
2. Don't eat like him. If you're a woman trying to lose weight, one of your biggest roadblocks may be your husband. Studies find that women often put on weight soon after they get married. The reasons are varied. He eats bigger portions and you try to keep up (you only need about two-thirds of what he eats.) You're cooking a full dinner every night, whereas in your single days a salad may have sufficed (a large salad with a bit of tuna for protein and an olive oil-based dressing can work well for both of you.) Or you eat out more (it's far easier to eat healthfully at home).
3. Downsize your plate.Start using a salad plate instead of a dinner plate to encourage smaller portions.
4. Use the toothpaste trick.Brush your teeth immediately after dinner to stave off late-night noshing. (When your mouth feels clean and minty, you're less likely to think about eating.)
5. Feel the difference.Carry around a 5-pound bag of sugar for a day . Then notice how much lighter you feel when you put it down. That's how you'll feel when you lose 5 pounds.

What Sign You Are Can Determine What Career You Choose

Choose a Job Based on Your Horoscope CareerBuilder.com
-->Everyone glances at their horoscopes once in a while. We love to be amazed when they seem to describe us to a "T" and simply ignore them when they don't pertain to us at all. After consulting the stars (along with www.findyourfate.com), here is a list of zodiac signs, along with their characteristic personality traits and suggestions for career options that best fit the signs' astrological profiles.
Aries (March 21-April 19)You are enthusiastic, alert, outspoken, ambitious, strong-willed and creative. A career in television or radio, advertising or architecture would suit your ambitious and creative nature. Because you are a strong, natural leader, the military or law enforcement would also serve you well.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)A Taurus is practical, methodical, determined, patient, honest, dependable and a good team player. Look to the fields of banking, accounting and scientific research for your perfect job.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)You are very optimistic, inquisitive, intelligent and full of energy. You need a vocation that keeps your interest piqued and keeps you going, such as a travel guide, nature explorer or a sales position where travel is required.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)Cancers are imaginative, dramatic, philosophical, nurturing and protective. You're best at dispensing advice, so consider law, psychology, teaching, nursing or social work for your life's vocation.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)You are spontaneous, gregarious, independent and born to lead, with a true lust for power. These magnetic qualities make Leos good CEOs, managers, editors and perfect for government positions.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)Precise, witty, cheerful, perfectionist, detail-oriented, hard-working and neat, with a knack for languages -- all describe you. Technician, statistician, medical researcher, investigator or translator are perfect career options for Virgos.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)Libras are very diplomatic, charming, sociable, easy-going and cooperative. Your sense of cooperation and ability to engineer a compromise mean you would do well in the United Nations or as a lawyer, mediator, negotiator or administrator.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)You are penetratingly intuitive, intelligent, analytical, hard working, motivated and resourceful. Because you like to solve mysteries, consider espionage, police investigation, law, physics, research and writing.
Sagittarius (Nov. 11-Dec. 21)Sagittarians have a positive attitude, boundless energy, love of travel and a strong spiritual side. A sales position would be ideal, as would public relations, social administration or theology.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)You are rock-solid, dependable, responsible, highly organized, goal-oriented, logical and clever. You thrive in positions of power or any vocation where math or money is involved. Consider an IT position because you love software and computers. You are also well-suited for being a doctor, accountant or lawyer.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)Intelligent, original, progressive, humanitarian and visionary are all qualities that describe Aquarians. Choose a job in astronomy, natural history, aviation, photography, poetry, character acting or music.
Pisces ( Feb. 19-March 20)Pisces are generous, friendly, sensitive, popular, artistic, versatile, compassionate and spiritual. You will do well in any of the arts: drama, literature, painting, music, but your compassion also makes you well-suited for philanthropy and judicial positions.

When You Are Born May Determine Your Health Later On!

The Birth Month For the Best Health
People who are born in December are quite possibly healthier than the rest of us--and a lot healthier than those born in March.
Those with December birthdays are predisposed to respiratory syncytial virus, an infection that causes pneumonia, but that's nothing compared to people who are born in March, who are predisposed to a veritable medical textbook of illnesses and disorders: Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, autism, narcolepsy, Hodgkin's disease, multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, and epilepsy.
Medical experts from a variety of prestigious research institutions, including Stanford University, Southwest Missouri State University, and Stanley Medical Research Institute in Bethesda, Md., have independently found a link between the month in which you were born and a predisposition to certain illnesses, reports ABC News. If there is any explanation between birth month and disease it is most likely environmental, although no study has been able to prove a definitive cause-and-effect relationship. For example, fetal exposure to a virus in the second trimester of pregnancy when neurodevelopment begins may be linked to schizophrenia.
What diseases and disorders are most common for each birth month? ABC News compiled this list:
JANUARY: Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, respiratory syncytial virus
FEBRUARY: Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, epilepsy
MARCH: Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, autism, narcolepsy, Hodgkin's disease, multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, epilepsy
APRIL: Leukemia, dyslexia, learning disabilities, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, ALS
MAY: Dyslexia, learning disabilities, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson's disease
JUNE: Anorexia, diabetes, dyslexia, learning disabilities, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson's disease, and celiac disease
JULY: Diabetes, celiac disease, dyslexia, learning disabilities
AUGUST: Diabetes, celiac disease, autism, Crohn's disease
SEPTEMBER: ADHD, asthma
OCTOBER: Asthma, eczema
NOVEMBER: Asthma, eczema, respiratory syncytial virus
DECEMBER: Respiratory syncytial virus
The medical experts agree that while there appears to be a pattern between birth month and disease, none of this is a prediction for what will happen to specific individuals. In addition, more research is needed to figure out how a person's birth month actually influences his or her health.

Doggy Wisdom

DOG PHILOSOPHY
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>The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of
>his tongue.
>-Anonymous
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>Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are
>wonderful.
>-Ann Landers
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>If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they
>went.
>-Will Rogers
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>There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
>-Ben Williams
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>A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves
>himself.
>-Josh Billings
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>The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
>-Andy Rooney
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>We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare.
>And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever
>made.
>-M. Acklam
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>Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who
>are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate.
>- Sigmund Freud
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>I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious
>cult.
>-Rita Rudner
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>A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three
>times before lying down.
>-Robert Benchley
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>Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
>-Franklin P. Jones
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>If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have
>known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.
>-James Thurber
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>If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise.
>-Unknown
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>My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can.
>That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
>-Joe Weinstein
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>Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back
>from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a
>cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth!
>-Anne Tyler
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>Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and
>get used to the idea.
>-Robert A. Heinlein
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>If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite
>you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
>-Mark Twain
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>You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look
>that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
>- Dave Barry
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>Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
>-Roger Caras
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>If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your
>pocket and then give him only two of them.
>-Phil Pastoret
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>My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am.

I Just Love This Song! Thanks Little Big Town For The Warm Fuzzies!

"Bring It On Home"

You got someone here wants to make alright
Someone who loves you more than life right here
You got willing arms that'll hold you tight
A hand to lead you on through the night right here
I know your heart can get all tangled up inside
But don't you keep it to yourself
[Chorus:]
When your long day is over
And you can barley drag your feet
The weight of the world is on your shoulders
I know what you need
Bring it on home to me
You know i know you like the back of my hand
But did you know I'm gonna do all that I can right here
I'm gonna lie with you till you fall asleep
When the morning comes I'm still gonna be right here (yes I am)
So take your worries and just drop them at the door
Baby leave it all behind
[Chorus]
Baby let me be you safe harbor
Don't let the water come and carry you away
[Chorus]
You got someone here wants to make it alright
Someone who loves you more than life right here

Flu Season Has Arrived In The River City

My whole family is suffering from the flu .... we piddled around and didn't get our flu shots! Please if you haven't gotten your shots and are still well take the chance in being exposed and go to the doctor and try and get the shot! Our kids have run high temps and have had nausa, headaches, light sensitivity, and horrible cough! We were started on tamaflu so far we have not had the fever had a little stomach upset and had the cough! If you think you might have the flu go to the doctor immediately and get the tamaflu! Our doctor put our boys on antibiotics as a preventative measure to guard against the onset of pneumonia! The schools here are starting to see alot of absences due to flu!

Here is the report from the CDC found on www.weather.com :

Influenza, or the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 35 to 50 million Americans come down with the flu during each flu season, which typically lasts from November to March. Children are two to three times more likely than adults to get sick with the flu, and children frequently spread the virus to others. Although most people recover from the illness, CDC estimates that in the United States more than 100,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die from the flu and its complications every year.When and Where Do People Usually Get the Flu?Flu outbreaks usually begin suddenly and occur mainly in the late fall and winter. The disease spreads through communities creating an epidemic. During the epidemic, the number of cases peaks in about three weeks and subsides after another three or four weeks. Half of the population of a community may be affected. Because schools are an excellent place for flu viruses to attack and spread, families with school-age children have more infections than other families, with an average of one-third of the family members infected each year. How is the Flu Transmitted?You can get the flu if someone around you who has the flu coughs or sneezes. You can get the flu simply by touching a surface like a telephone or door knob that has been contaminated by a touch from someone who has the flu. The viruses can pass through the air and can enter your body through your nose or mouth. If you've touched a contaminated surface, they can pass from your hand to your nose or mouth.
You are at the greatest risk of getting infected in highly populated areas, such as in crowded living conditions and in schools. What are Symptoms of the Flu?Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs). The flu is different from a cold. Influenza usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms:
Fever
Headache
Tiredness (can be extreme)
Dry cough
Sore throat
Nasal congestion
Body aches These symptoms are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms." What about "Stomach Flu"?Many people use the term "stomach flu" to describe illnesses with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. These symptoms can be caused by many different viruses, bacteria, or even parasites. While vomiting, diarrhea, and being nauseous or "sick to your stomach" can sometimes be related to the flu – particularly in children – these problems are rarely the main symptoms of influenza. The flu is a respiratory disease and not a stomach or intestinal disease.When is the Flu Contagious?A person can spread the flu starting one day before he or she feels sick. Adults can continue to pass the flu virus to others for another three to seven days after symptoms start. Children can pass the virus for longer than seven days. Symptoms start one to four days after the virus enters the body. Some persons can be infected with the flu virus but have no symptoms. During this time, those persons can still spread the virus to others. What Can I Do to Prevent the Flu?The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall -- either with a flu shot or using the flu nasal spray vaccine. The nasal spray is approved for use only among healthy people between the ages of 5 and 49 years. The flu shot is approved for use among people over 6 months of age, including healthy people and those with chronic medical conditions. Be aware that the benefits of the vaccine won't take effect immediately.
Three of the antiviral drugs (amantadine, rimantadine, and oseltamivir) have also been approved for prevention of the flu. These drugs are not, however, a substitute for influenza vaccination. All of these drugs are prescription drugs, and a doctor should be consulted before the drugs are used for preventing the flu.
Aside from the vaccine or anti-viral drugs, there are other ways to protect against flu.
Avoid close contactAvoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Stay home when you are sickIf possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and noseCover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean your hands Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. What if I Get the Flu?If you develop flu-like symptoms, but you do not have an underlying medical condition:
Get plenty of rest
Drink a lot of liquids
Avoid using alcohol and tobacco
Consider taking over-the-counter medications to relieve the symptoms of flu (but never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms)
Stay home and avoid contact with other people to protect them from catching your illness
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze to protect others from your germs. Most healthy people recover from the flu without complications. However, there are some "emergency warning signs" that require urgent medical attention.
In children, some emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
High or prolonged fever
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Changes in mental status, such as not waking up or not interacting; being so irritable that the child does not want to be held; or seizures
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions (for example, heart or lung disease, diabetes) In adults, some emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
High or prolonged fever
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest
Near-fainting or fainting
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting Seek medical care immediately, either by calling your doctor or going to an emergency room, if you or someone you know is experiencing any of the signs described above or other unusually severe symptoms. When you arrive, tell the receptionist or nurse about your symptoms. You may be asked to wear a mask and/or sit in a separate area to protect others from getting sick. Are There Different Types of Flu Viruses?The first flu virus was identified in the 1930's. Since then, scientists have classified flu viruses into types A, B, and C.
Type A is the most common and usually causes the most serious epidemics. Type B outbreaks also can cause epidemics, but the disease it produces generally is milder than that caused by type A. Type C viruses, on the other hand, never have been connected with a large epidemic. What are Possible Complications from the Flu?You can have flu complications if you get a bacterial infection, which causes pneumonia in your weakened lungs. Pneumonia also can be caused by the flu virus itself.
Symptoms of complications will usually appear after you start feeling better. After a brief period of improvement, you may suddenly get:
High fever
Shaking chills
Chest pain with each breath
Coughing that produces thick, yellow-greenish-colored mucus Pneumonia can be a very serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately so that you can get the appropriate treatment.Are There Other Flu Complications that Only Affect Children?Reye's syndrome, a condition that affects the nerves, sometimes develops in children and adolescents who are recovering from the flu. Reye's syndrome begins with nausea and vomiting, but the progressive mental changes (such as confusion or delirium) cause the greatest concern.
The syndrome often begins in young people after they take aspirin to get rid of fever or pain. Although very few children develop Reye's syndrome, you should consult a doctor before giving aspirin or products that contain aspirin to children. Acetaminophen does not seem to be associated with Reye's syndrome.
Other complications of the flu that affect children are:
Convulsions caused by fever
Croup
Ear infections, such as otitis media Newborn babies recently out of intensive care units are particularly vulnerable to suffering from flu complications. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

To My Boys; Jay And Josh.... I LOVE You SOOOOO Much!!!!

7lbs and 5oz. (Jay) 8lbs and 9 oz (Josh)
lookin' up at me
Like I have all the answers
I hope I have the ones you need
I've never really done this, now
I know what scared is
Sometimes I'll protect you from everything that's wrong
Other times I'll let you just find out on your own
But that's when you'll be growin',
And the whole time I'll be knowin
CHORUS:
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
You're gonna cry, but know that that's okay
Sometimes life's not fair, but if you hang in there
You're gonna see that sometimes bad is good
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be
I'm afraid you'll have to suffer through some of my mistakes
Lord knows I'll be trying to give you what it takes
What it takes to know the difference
Between getting by and livin'
Cause anything worth doing is worth doing all the way
Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make
So make sure you're always givin' way more than you're takin'
REPEAT CHORUS
Someone's everything
You're gonna see
Just what you are to me
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be
Always loved by me