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"East To West" by Casting Crowns

This song touched my heart (again) this morning, and I'd like to share it with you.
I saw them in concert a few months ago. My sister treated me, my husband, and my Dad to the show at the Toyota Center. God was smiling on her that day. She had to buy last minute tickets, and we got to sit down in front because some "will-call" tickets were not picked up.

Here is a link to the video which is posted on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyoVJfADlwo

And just read these touching lyrics:

Here I am Lord and I'm drowning
In your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where you found me
And it echoes in my mind
Keeps me awake tonight

I know you've cast my sins as far
As the East is from the West
And I stand before you now as
As though I've never sinned but today
I feel like I'm just one mistake away
From you leaving me this way

Jesus can you show me
Just how far the East is from the West
Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
Come rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scarred hand to the other

I start the day the war begins
*End*less reminding of my sin
Time and time again
Your truth Is drowned out by the storm I'm in
Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away
From you leaving me this way

Jesus can you show me
Just how far the East is from the West
Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
Come rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scarred hand to the other

I know you've washed me white
Turned my darkness into light
I need your peace to get me through
To get me through this night
I can't live by what I feel
But by the truth your word reveals
I'm not holding on to you
But your holding on to me
Your holding on to me

Jesus, you know just how far
The East is from the West
I don't have to see the man I've been
Rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
(The arms of your mercy I find rest)
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scarred hand to the other (x2)

(Just how far, the East is from the West) (x3)

From one scarred hand to the other

"East To West" by Casting Crowns

This song touched my heart (again) this morning, and I'd like to share it with you.
I saw them in concert a few months ago. My sister treated me, my husband, and my Dad to the show at the Toyota Center. God was smiling on her that day. She had to buy last minute tickets, and we got to sit down in front because some "will-call" were not picked up.

Here is a link to the video which is posted on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyoVJfADlwo

And just read these touching lyrics:

Here I am Lord and I'm drowning
In your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where you found me
And it echoes in my mind
Keeps me awake tonight

I know you've cast my sins as far
As the East is from the West
And I stand before you now as
As though I've never sinned but today
I feel like I'm just one mistake away
From you leaving me this way

Jesus can you show me
Just how far the East is from the West
Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
Come rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scarred hand to the other

I start the day the war begins
*End*less reminding of my sin
Time and time again
Your truth Is drowned out by the storm I'm in
Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away
From you leaving me this way

Jesus can you show me
Just how far the East is from the West
Cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
Come rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scarred hand to the other

I know you've washed me white
Turned my darkness into light
I need your peace to get me through
To get me through this night
I can't live by what I feel
But by the truth your word reveals
I'm not holding on to you
But your holding on to me
Your holding on to me

Jesus, you know just how far
The East is from the West
I don't have to see the man I've been
Rising up in me again
In the arms of your mercy I find rest
(The arms of your mercy I find rest)
Cause you know just how far the East is from the West
From one scarred hand to the other (x2)

(Just how far, the East is from the West) (x3)

From one scarred hand to the other

Herbal Teas Saving My Life

I would like to share some information with you that might change your life.

As many of you know, I was in a terrible car accident and I suffered many grievous injuries. One of the places that was damaged I just refer to as “my insides”. I lost my spleen and part of my intestines, and I had broken and fractured ribs along with a collapsed lung. I required a tracheotomy, a gastric tube, a catheter for my heart, and a tube for my lung.

I am also diagnosed with incurable liver virus Hepatitis C (so think carefully before you get a tattoo or a piercing, because that’s the best way to get it!)

I had recently been hospitalized with enlarged liver and I had been having a terrible time struggling with digestive problems, but then a licensed dietitian at “Whole Foods” market showed me these teas that have changed my life for the better.

Two different brands of teas: one called “Traditional Medicinals” and one called “Yogi”.

They have many teas for many purposes. Two of my favorites are “Smooth Move” (yea – it’s for what it sounds like it’s for! ;) ) and “Daily Detox.”

When my husband and I had the flu at the first of the year, we used the “Echinacea” and the “Throat Coat.”

When my husband suffers from allergies he uses the “Organic Nettle Leaf.”

They’re about 4$ for a box of 16 - not too expensive when you think about how much you spend on laxatives, antacids, allergy medications, etc., and these things are actually solving the problem, not masking it. They heal your body.

Most of them taste really good, but if you’re scared just make a small pitcher of regular iced tea and mix in half and half these bags with those. (I say “iced” because we’re in this hot Texas summer, and I’m guessing you’d rather have it cold like I do!)

You can even find these at Kroger, but to get the right prescription I recommend that you go and speak to somebody at Whole Foods in the “Whole Body” department. They are very qualified to teach you what you need for whatever ails you.

I do hope this is helpful for someone.

Have you guys seen this show "My Name Is Earl"?

Oh my gosh.... I just love it!

It's got a great concept, and it's loaded with characters. Great actors, great writing, and let me tell you - it is hilarious!!

The show is based on a guy who discovers the concept of "karma", and every episode leads him to a new adventure.

I really like it.

Oh! and I heard it won an Emmy, too!

This has always been one of my favorite songs ever since I was a little kid and I wore it out on my vinyl album - one of my favorite artists, too. It always cheers me up when I'm sad. Here's the lyrics so you can sing along with the video. I think the lyrics sound a lot like a children's book, don't you? Just thought I'd share with you, maybe you're down and need a little cheering up....
Hope you like it. Enjoy!

E.L.O. (Electric Light Orchestra)
Mr. Blue Sky

"Mr. Blue Sky" E.L.O. Video

Nerf Herder Lyrics - Mr Blue Sky

Sun is shining in the sky

There ain't a cloud in sight

It stopped raining

Everybody's in the play

And don't you know its a beautiful new day (eh-eh)

Running down the avenue

See how the sun shines brightly

In the city on the streets where once was pity

Mr. Blue Sky is living here today (hey-hey)

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

Hey you with the pretty face

Welcome to the human race

A celebration

Mr. Blue Sky's up there waiting

And today is the day we've waited for (oh-oh)

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

Hey there mr. blue we're so pleased to be with you

Look around, see what you do

Everybody smiles at you

Mr. Blue you did it right

But soon comes Mr. Night

Creeping over now his hand is on your shoulder

Nevermind

I'll remember you this-i'll remember you this way

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

ba ba-ba ba ba ba

(repeat to infinity)

© All lyrics are copyright of their owners.

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP IS MAKING YOU FAT

and let me tell you, it is hiding in all of your food. In your bread, in your hamburger buns, in your condiments and salad dressings, in your jar of pickles, in your sodas, in your fruit cocktails, in your yogurt, in your ice cream, in your juice, in your cookies, in your supposedly "diet" foods, and ESPECIALLY IN YOUR KIDS' FOODS (shamefully).

I gave it up about two years ago (along with M.S.G., hydrogenated oils, and modified food starch) after hearing what Dr. Oz had to say about it and reading what Dr. Mercola had to say about it, and so then I started doing some more research. There is no reason this should be in our food.

Now I get full from my meals or snacks really fast.

My dad is a diabetic and I convinced him to avoid it and he feels better. (I even checked his refrigerator and cupboards! Good job, Daddy!) He gave it up about 6 months ago, I think it was. When I saw him Father's Day weekend he looked so much trimmer. He had become dangerously obese, and I see him now he's going to have to go clothes shopping.

People are tricked by the word "corn syrup" and they think "Oh, it's just a little bit of Karo." and the word "fructose" and think "Oh it's a fruit sugar." Wrong.

It is a food additive that was introduced to these irresponsible food corporations designed TO KEEP YOU HUNGRY AND COMING BACK FOR MORE.

Don't torture yourself anymore. Please give it a try.
If you really want to lose weight, just start avoiding this stuff.
To avoid it, just read the labels.

Oh and don't forget to eat something from the produce section everyday!
I know you are going to lose the weight, you'll see.

This has always been one of my favorite songs ever since I was a little kid and I wore it out on my vinyl album - one of my favorite artists, too. It always cheers me up when I'm sad. Here's the lyrics so you can sing along with the video. I think the lyrics sound a lot like a children's book, don't you? Just thought I'd share with you, maybe you're down and need a little cheering up....
Hope you like it. Enjoy!

E.L.O. (Electric Light Orchestra)
Mr. Blue Sky

"Mr. Blue Sky" E.L.O. Video

Nerf Herder Lyrics - Mr Blue Sky

Sun is shining in the sky

There ain't a cloud in sight

It stopped raining

Everybody's in the play

And don't you know its a beautiful new day (eh-eh)

Running down the avenue

See how the sun shines brightly

In the city on the streets where once was pity

Mr. Blue Sky is living here today (hey-hey)

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

Hey you with the pretty face

Welcome to the human race

A celebration

Mr. Blue Sky's up there waiting

And today is the day we've waited for (oh-oh)

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

Hey there mr. blue we're so pleased to be with you

Look around, see what you do

Everybody smiles at you

Mr. Blue you did it right

But soon comes Mr. Night

Creeping over now his hand is on your shoulder

Nevermind

I'll remember you this-i'll remember you this way

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long

(so long)

Where did we go wrong?

ba ba-ba ba ba ba

(repeat to infinity)

© All lyrics are copyright of their owners.

SKYFOX!!

Did you guys see the high speed chase live on the news this morning? A guy was running from HPD and endangering everybody on the road. Thank God no one was hurt. The police got the bad guy after he lost control of the vehicle on 59 and slammed into the wall. They did a great job keeping things safe and apprehending him with no incident. Hats off to our police department for a job well done.

But I've really gotta salute SKYFOX for staying on him and even getting in there for some tight shots inside the car. Way to go Captain Matt and Micheal "SkyFoxShooter"!! I was praying for everyone's safety, including you guys up there. I bet work will seem dull after such an exciting morning!!

I was in a terrible near-fatal car accident in June 2000, and until a few days ago I thought I would never fully recover.

(My mangled car after a 100mph head-on collision, assuming we were both doing the speed limit [I was.] The speed limit was 50.)

The accident happened in New Jersey on Rt 9. I was hit head-on by an elderly driver who had a stroke at the wheel. I suffered many serious injuries from bones to organs:

-multiple breaks and fractures to both arms and both legs
-fractured skull
-multiple pan-facial breaks and fractures to my jaw, nose, eye
-ruptured spleen and intestines
-multiple breaks and fractures to my ribs
-collapsed lung
-multiple contusions and lacerations

I endured a tracheotomy (a hole in the throat with a tube to breath through), an intro-gastric feeding tube (a hose through the abdomen directly into the stomach that they squirt liquid food into), a breathing tube into my collapsed lung, and my jaw was wired shut.

I laid in a hospital bed with tubes in me and wrapped in casts for nearly four months.

(RWJU Hospital NJ, 3 weeks after the accident)

When they took off the wires from my mouth I still couldn't talk- not because of the physical injury, but because of the brain injury. I had to "remember" how to talk.
I also nearly lost my right eye, I still can't identify smells, and I have only 30% hearing in my right ear.

(Recent X-Ray showing titanium hardware)

Later my body rejected the titanium implants and they shot out of my knees and ankles and had to be surgically removed (there was metal protruding out of my skin).

(With doctor at the rehabilitation hospital)

It took me years to learn how to do everything again. They initially wouldn't let me get up because I literally didn't have a leg to stand on, and because both arms were also broken I wasn't allowed to try crutches until the doctors were comfortable with the healing progress my bones were making.

The accident was in New Jersey, and in New Jersey they have strict laws to prevent law-suit abuse. I was awarded the maximum allowed by law in the state of New Jersey: $250,000.00 in medical and $250,000.00 in cash. The first week at the hospital my bill was already over $400,000.00. The courts took two years to award me my settlement, and the medical was all used up by then, plus I was in a lot of debt from not being able to work. (I applied for SSI, but was declined).

(Benefit my family held for me)

By the time I paid my lawyer, got out of debt, and paid for the advances I had needed from my trust fund to pay my for my rent and bills, there wasn't much left to live on in the very expensive New Jersey economy, especially since I couldn't work and had no medical insurance money left in my PIP account and was still undergoing surgeries. I applied for SSI again in 2005 to try and get my medical paid for, but was declined again. So here it is nearly eight years later and I'm medically where I left off when I ran out of funds.

But here is the good news!

After all of this time that I have been in medical limbo, I am finally going to get my surgeries done. The pastor at our church had an epiphany a few months ago when St. Luke's was there for one of their blood drives. She knew my situation and we had all been praying about it. She gave us a call later that Sunday and said "Hey, how about if I put in a request at St. Luke's for Debs' surgeries to be done as a charity?" So we started the paperwork that week, and just this past Monday we got the call that they have accepted her request and my case, and they are ready to proceed!

HALLELUJAH! I can hardly believe it, I have waited so long for this. It is so hard to believe that it is really actually going to happen, but it really is- and I am so overwhelmed with joy! God bless Pastor Janie, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, and everyone who contributes to these causes.

This is an example of what the Bible refers to as "the body of Christ". It's when we all do our part and always put God first and next our fellow man, and sometimes we are the givers and sometimes we are the receivers, but both are equally just as important- and rewarding.

Prayer really does work. Thank the Lord.

I was in a terrible near-fatal car accident in June 2000, and until a few days ago I thought I would never fully recover.

(My mangled car after a 100mph head-on collision, assuming we were both doing the speed limit [I was.] The speed limit was 50.)

The accident happened in New Jersey on Rt 9. I was hit head-on by an elderly driver who had a stroke at the wheel. I suffered many serious injuries from bones to organs:

-multiple breaks and fractures to both arms and both legs
-fractured skull
-multiple pan-facial breaks and fractures to my jaw, nose, eye
-ruptured spleen and intestines
-multiple breaks and fractures to my ribs
-collapsed lung
-multiple contusions and lacerations

I endured a tracheotomy (a hole in the throat with a tube to breath through), an intro-gastric feeding tube (a hose through the abdomen directly into the stomach that they squirt liquid food into), a breathing tube into my collapsed lung, and my jaw was wired shut.

I laid in a hospital bed with tubes in me and wrapped in casts for nearly four months.

(RWJU Hospital NJ, 3 weeks after the accident)

When they took off the wires from my mouth I still couldn't talk- not because of the physical injury, but because of the brain injury. I had to "remember" how to talk.
I also nearly lost my right eye, I still can't identify smells, and I have only 30% hearing in my right ear.

(Recent X-Ray showing titanium hardware)

Later my body rejected the titanium implants and they shot out of my knees and ankles and had to be surgically removed (there was metal protruding out of my skin).

(With doctor at the rehabilitation hospital)

It took me years to learn how to do everything again. They initially wouldn't let me get up because I literally didn't have a leg to stand on, and because both arms were also broken I wasn't allowed to try crutches until the doctors were comfortable with the healing progress my bones were making.

The accident was in New Jersey, and in New Jersey they have strict laws to prevent law-suit abuse. I was awarded the maximum allowed by law in the state of New Jersey: $250,000.00 in medical and $250,000.00 in cash. The first week at the hospital my bill was already over $400,000.00. The courts took two years to award me my settlement, and the medical was all used up by then, plus I was in a lot of debt from not being able to work. (I applied for SSI, but was declined).

(Benefit my family held for me)

By the time I paid my lawyer, got out of debt, and paid for the advances I had needed from my trust fund to pay my for my rent and bills, there wasn't much left to live on in the very expensive New Jersey economy, especially since I couldn't work and had no medical insurance money left in my PIP account and was still undergoing surgeries. I applied for SSI again in 2005 to try and get my medical paid for, but was declined again. So here it is nearly eight years later and I'm medically where I left off when I ran out of funds.

But here is the good news!

After all of this time that I have been in medical limbo, I am finally going to get my surgeries done. The pastor at our church had an epiphany a few months ago when St. Luke's was there for one of their blood drives. She knew my situation and we had all been praying about it. She gave us a call later that Sunday and said "Hey, how about if I put in a request at St. Luke's for Debs' surgeries to be done as a charity?" So we started the paperwork that week, and just this past Monday we got the call that they have accepted her request and my case, and they are ready to proceed!

HALLELUJAH! I can hardly believe it, I have waited so long for this. It is so hard to believe that it is really actually going to happen, but it really is- and I am so overwhelmed with joy! God bless Pastor Janie, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, and everyone who contributes to these causes.

This is an example of what the Bible refers to as "the body of Christ". It's when we all do our part and always put God first and next our fellow man, and sometimes we are the givers and sometimes we are the receivers, but both are equally just as important- and rewarding.

Prayer really does work. Thank the Lord.

I invented this delicious recipe for leftover rice. Tell me what you think!

Rice Patties

(About) 1 1/2 Cups Cooked Rice (Chilled)
2 Eggs
1 TblSpn Lemon Juice
1 Garlic Clove, Pressed
Pinch Sea Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper To Taste
(About) 1/2 Cup Cornmeal

Mix the first six ingredients together well. Mix in the cornmeal. Should be a sticky consistency, between a batter and a dough.

Heat up a skillet on medium-high and just cover the bottom with canola oil. Spoon out patties onto the skillet and fry for about five minutes on each side. Remove them onto a plate covered with paper towels to drain grease.

Makes about a dozen patties. Serve with orange wedges and your favorite hot breakfast foods. Great weekend hot breakfast treat. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday to My Dear Sweet Husband,

our fellow Fox Blogger

Navkant!!

We don’t have much money this year, but Navkant is so easy to please. As long as he has butter for his bread, sugar for his milk, a pot of rice and a pot of lentils, he’s happy. A cold beer at the end of the day and some video games, and he’s thrilled!

Maybe we’ll go to the park today and sit by the water at sunset. That will be sweet and romantic, and FREE!

Happy Birthday!

I love you, Honey.
Your loving wife, Debs
(or as you bloggers know me as, "TexasDebs")

Happy Birthday to My Dear Sweet Husband,

our fellow Fox Blogger

Navkant!!

We don’t have much money this year, but Navkant is so easy to please. As long as he has butter for his bread, sugar for his milk, a pot of rice and a pot of lentils, he’s happy. A cold beer at the end of the day and some video games, and he’s thrilled!

Maybe we’ll go to the park today and sit by the water at sunset. That will be sweet and romantic, and FREE!

Happy Birthday!

I love you, Honey.
Your loving wife, Debs
(or as you bloggers know me as, "TexasDebs")

Happy Birthday to My Dear Sweet Husband,

our fellow Fox Blogger

Navkant!!

We don’t have much money this year, but Navkant is so easy to please. As long as he has butter for his bread, sugar for his milk, a pot of rice and a pot of lentils, he’s happy. A cold beer at the end of the day and some video games, and he’s thrilled!

Maybe we’ll go to the park today and sit by the water at sunset. That will be sweet and romantic, and FREE!

Happy Birthday!

I love you, Honey.
Your loving wife, Debs
(or as you bloggers know me as, "TexasDebs")

TexasDebs

East To West by Casting Crowns

East To West by Casting Crowns

Herbal Teas Saving My Life

My Name Is Earl

"Mr. Blue Sky" E.L.O. Video +Lyrics

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP IS MAKING YOU FAT

"Mr. Blue Sky" E.L.O. Video +Lyrics

SKYFOX!!

SKYFOX!!

Lucky To Be Alive- Update

Lucky To Be Alive- Update

Delicious Breakfast Recipe For Leftover Rice

Happy Birthday, NAVKANT!!

Happy Birthday, NAVKANT!!

Happy Birthday, NAVKANT!!

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