Donating plasma

Today I did something new. I went and donated plasma. I have donated blood many times over the years as has Henry. I had saw a commercial a couple of weeks ago about donating plasma. It intrested me. Not to mention they pay you. I know that sounded a little sleezy to me at first. So I prayed alot about it and did research about the process. I was not to put off by any of it.

I went up this morning to Roanoke Plasma Center and donated for the first time. They put you through a physical and lots of questions. That was fine with me, better to be safe then sorry.

I was very relaxed and the lady that put my needle in was really good at it. I have had some over the years that have jabbed me to death. She wasn't however very friendly. That is not neither here nor there. It was actually very intresting to watch the plasma seperate from my blood. It actually looked like apple juice!!!

They say you can go up to twice a week as long as you leave one full day between donation days. I am not so sure my body can handle that much. But hey going here and there and donating and make a little money to boot I can handle that

Fridays Favorite Five

Ok here is my first favorite five of April. This seems to be the only thing I post these days. Really so much more has been goin on in my life. Here we go....

* Having our monthly fellowship with my sisters in Christ. We had our monthly night out and it is so nice to have that time to just sit and talk about whatever.

*Zack brought home a grade that he pulled up and he had been working very hard and it all paid off.

*Thankful beyond belief that I am off til the 14th....

* Seeing the flowers and things bloom. Knowing I can get outside and be much more active

* Watching Dylan just nail all his hits in the batting cage. Seeing how happy he was about it in the end


I hope you all have a blessed week....

Fridays Fav Five

I just cannot believe that we are on the final weekend of March '09. Where is this year going so fast. Maybe it is just because my family is getting older. I always heard the older you get the faster it goes. Who knows.... I miss the days when my kids were small but I love watching the new challenges and changes they are making in their lives.
Ok now on to my favorite blessings for this past week.....

*I am thankful Henry got to go to Wake Forest with some of the other coaches from the CHS football team for a coaches clinic with the college coaches and players. I have heard it in his voice how excited he has been to be there. Also that the Lord has been working some things out for him and answering some of his prayers and mine.

*I am thankful for a peaceful (for the most part) week at work. I am finding I am not getting wrapped in the middle of everything as much as I used to.

*I am thankful that my marriage seems to be growing in such a positive way. Henry and I laugh more and have enjoyed one anothers company much more.

* I am thankful for sons that are willing to be so very helpful to their parents and adults outside the home. I relish in seeing the strong character they are developing.

*I am thankful for the nice dinner the boys and I had last night and got to spend time together.

I have an extra one this week.....

*As much as people have been complaining about it. I am thankful for the rain we have been getting lately. So many people have lost so much over the last years with the drought, now the economy. We need this rain and much more (but not excessive) This will let more people plant their own food this summer and have more with out worrying as much how to get by and put food on the table. Thank God for rain and sunshine and the balance from each......

Fridays Favorite Fives

Ok so another week come and gone.. I like doing this on Saturday morning gives me time make sure I get all of Friday in!!!

*A supportive husband in stressful situations

*Prayer, prayer, and answer to prayer.

*Best friends of old and reconnecting again and becoming new again

*Laughing with the kids so much I cry

*The love I feel in my life from family and friends and them allowing me to be the strong person I am

Have a blessed weekend all

Fridays Favorite Five...

So my dear friend over at The Punkin Patch has been doin this really cool thing. She has been posting her favorite five things at the end of the week. I like this idea because it lets you look back over the week and remember what your blessings have been. I do think we need to look back at the little things God puts in our lives.
So here goes.

*Watching my 12 year old outside doing exercises to get himself in shape for baseball season. He is pushing himself more than I ever could

*Having a husband that took very good care of me while I suffered from that horrible stomach flu.

*Seeing Zack wanna do all he can to do his best in school and watching him become a wonderful young man.

*Hearing the ladies at work talk about how they wish they had their parents here on earth and being thankful to know that not only do I have my parents but my in laws.

*Having good friends that call to just say they love me and hope I am getting well.

I am thankful for all that God has seen fit to give me. I am in His hands.

To Janet over at The Punkin Patch

Hey Ms. Janet... lately I have been unable to read your blog. It tells me I am not invited, so if you are wondering why I haven's stopped by well that is why.... :)

New Favorite cookbook for the weekday

Many people know we have a crazy life. At least for half the year we are on the go constantly. Also working in a kitchen the last thing I wanna do when I come home is cook some big ole meal. Well, I have found something to help me out with this problem. It is a cookbook I got from Pamprered Chef called 29 minutes to dinner.

I have to tell you most everything I have cooked thus far has held true to the name. It will also give you the time it takes to prepare or at least there abouts. Cause you know none of us have any distractions goin on while we cook!!!! I have made probably about a half a dozen things from here and so far the guys have liked all of them. The last thing I made was an Italian meatball soup with homemade croutons. Oh and one more thing I like abou it, is it gives you all the dietary information for each recipe. That is great if you are following the point system with Weight Watchers or just trying to be aware of your calorie intake. So if you are looking for a cookbook to help you with quick but good meals, this is it.