update on Terry

Terry called me at 12.30pm today.  He said he tried to call me this morning on my drive to work but just got my voicemail. I was on the phone and am not sure why call waiting didn't work, but you know how cell phones can be.  He is at mom & dads packing and sorting through his things.  He said they won't allow him to pack his car yet.  He plans to call me later tonight. 

Please keep him in your prayers that he will be kind to them in spite of how they are treating him and that he will not get violent as has happened in the past.

New Home Gift for my cousin

Jill & her husband moved into their new place a few months ago, I really can't remember when, but I have been wanted to get her something special just for her little new abode.  Well, she is so crafty and as you know has some great inspirational ideas if you follow her blog.  So one day I was shopping at Tuesday Morning and it brought to mind this post she had on green touches to a room and also hydrangeas.  So this is what I gave her...think she will like it? 
I think she will...  

addition to...New Home Gift for a friend

If you didn't read my original post on two white pillow I made for a friend, click here. Alisha knew I wanted to put something on the square pillow because it was a little plain so she added what she thought was the perfect touch.......and I think its adorable, do you???

update on Terry

Terry just called me from a prepaid cell phone that he bought and activated under his old number.  If you have his number, I am sure he would love to hear from you!  He is in his room at the motel for the night.

update on Terry

I just spoke with Terry at the phone number Jeff had for him. He said he didn't want to take advantage of the place and make too many long distant calls so he just called Jeff and assumed that Jeff would contact me.  He is in a fair amount of pain but says he has a high pain tollarence and is okay.  He said he can only stay at The Crisis Center for 23hours, so after that he will get a prepaid cell phone and a motel for the night and then he can go to my parents on Friday (tomorrow).  He said he wants to rest up for a few days before he attempts a road trip back to Texas.  He said that he appreciates everyones love and support.  He told me "Don't beat yourself up over this Misty.  Please don't do this, just pray for me.  I made bad choices and these are my consequences.  I think I have learned my lesson.   I think this will work out for my good.  Mom and Dad are weak and no support for me.  I love you and appreciate all you have done for me and your support."  (I was scribbling these things down as he talked).

Wow! I sure hope this is where he is and that he can stay there and be strong against my parents.  I am struggling at having the right attitude towards my mom.  I know that God knows what she is doing and she will can not evade him.  l love Terry a lot, told him so. I told him lots of you are wanting to know how things are going and what we can do to help. 

Continue to pray for him.  Until I know more...

update on Terry

I just spoke with a lady who was apart of the team from The Crisis Center that evaluated Terry yesterday before he was discharged from the hospital.  They state that he is not under their care but they will not disclose any more information to me because of the HIPAA regulations. She told me I would have to get answers from the hospital.  I informed her the hospital gave me their number as I didn't know what crisis center to contact. 

I then texted Jeff to see if he had heard from Terry or my mom.  He replied to call when I could.  Jeff states he spoke with Terry this morning and he was at a crisis unit of some sort and has been there since he was discharged from the hospital yesterday.  Mom evidently gave Terry his keys and he drove himself there.  He states Terry was in good spirits and had a plan to go to Walmart or Target later today to get a prepaid cell phone.  He said Terry's plan is to stay there at the crisis center a day or two, then go to my parents and get his things and then head back maybe by Monday after he rests up.  Evidently mom states he can come and stay at the house after he spends 2days at this Crisis Unit.  I am going to try to get ahold of Terry on the number Jeff called him at as it is different than what I had been given from the hospital for the crisis center.

song ~ more love more power

I will worship You with all of my heart

And I will worship You with all of my mind

And I will worship You with all of my strength

For you are my Lord

You are my Lord.

These are not all the lyrics to this song, and they are repeated several times, but this one section is running through my head today and I thought I would share it.

something funny...

Alyse gave her bible verse tonight: Problems 3:5&6

(she meant Proverbs 3:5&6)  

As I reflected, it is so true, go to this verse for your problems.

update on Terry

Mom left a message on my cell phone during meeting stating that he was at the Crisis Unit in the hospital.  I called the hospital on my way home from meeting to get an update and was told Terry was discharged at 03:05pm today. Not sure what this means since they show him discharged.  I do not have any other information yet and without him having a cell phone, I do not know when I will.  I have attemped three times to get ahold of my mom and she is not answering or is screening my calls.  Jeff, Russell and Delbert all got to speak with Terry before he was discharged from the hospital. Please continue to pray!

another update on Terry

I just spoke with Terry.  I asked him what happened and he told me he was in a bad part of town looking for drugs and got beat up.  The hospital has discharged him but at the moment he is waiting for mom to come get him.  He told me she is not cooperating with the hospital because she believes he needs to stay for another day or two, but they medically have cleared him.  She has his car keys and won't release them to him.  He said he wanted to call me and Jeff last night but that mom wouldn't let him and told him it was midnight and that was too late (but mind you she called me at 02:21am my time and left me a voicemail).  I asked him what his plan was and in frustration he said that he doesn't have a plan because he doesn't have a key. I asked him to assume we could get that worked out and then what did he want to do?  He said, "I don't have a plan, Misty".  He said the hospital might drop him off at my parents, but he was sure mom would take him somewhere else and he would just end back up in the hospital. I don't know what he means by that, but neither did I ask for carification.  I asked him if he wanted the street life again, and he said no. I asked him if he wanted to stay with mom and dad, he said no.  I asked him if he wanted to come back to Texas, he said his car wouldn't make it as it was making a sound.  I know his car is old, but I felt this was a lame response as it made it out there just fine.  I told him that I love him very much and that I want to help him however I can. I told him that there are others who really care and are concerned too. 

Please continue to pray so that we may have wisdom to know how to help...when to let go and let him choose his life.

update on Terry

Terry left Monday night to head to California to visit Mom & Dad and gather his things. The last time I talked with him on the phone was at 6.30pm last night and he was in Blythe. He was concerned that he shouldn't be talking on his cell phone driving down the highway not knowing the CA laws regarding cell phone use, so we did not talk long. I received a confusing voicemail from my mom at 2.21am that I retrieved at 7am this morning. I have spoken with Jeff and the information he has received from my mom likewise is confusing, doesn't add up or make complete sense. I will not try to confuse you with the details she has relayed but give you as clearly as I can the facts:

Somebody stole Terry's cell phone, took some of his money and tried to overtake Terry's car last night.  In fighting back he received a blow to the back of his head, had profuse bleeding (head, nose, mouth), but drove himself to the hospital and has received stitches. He waited for 2hrs before they could place him in an ER bed.  He is still in the ER and doesn't have a phone in his room. The nursing staff would not release me any details (other than they did give him stitches, they consider him stable, and he was sleeping as he had been since he arrived) because they didn't know who I was and due to HIPAA regulations they could not disclose any information to me. I faxed them the POA paperwork and Durable Medical Power of Attorney for their records. By the time I called back he was awake and able to make his own decisions they said so they would not release me any more information. I had tried his cell phone this morning before I knew it was stolen and it went straight to voicemail, I went ahead and left a message. I also had sent a text message and it doesn't show that it was received (he is Verizon also so I can tell when it has been delivered). I have since has his phone inactivated so that whomever has it can not rack up a bill on his behalf.  Jeff would like to talk to him as soon as he can to find out what happened and what his plan is from here. We should be able to when he is transferred to a room. Please pray for Terry.

Quotes

Peace

it doesn't mean to be in a place

where there is no noise, trouble

or hard work. it means to be in

the midst of those things and still

be calm in your heart.

unknown

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Ok, Ok ... so how do you win them?

Go visit this blog here and follow the directions.

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I am entering the contest...I don't anticipate winning, but I found the question a fun one and since I have not taken "after" pictures since purchasing my house 3years ao, I thought this might be a good way to start and motivate me to continue - so that I can finish that scrapbook! 
The Inn at Crestview is no model home, not one of those places in a well todo neighborhood, with that all put together everything in its place look, along with that everything completely how you want it style.......BUT I absolutely love my room and my bed!!!

Let me tell you why this is my favorite room, it is: 

Always inviting to me.
A vintage shabby style I adore that reminds me of my favorite shop.
A place to curl up and read a book.
A place to lay your tired head and take a 2hr nap on Sunday afternoon.
A place to spend time in prayer and ask God to be with you.
A place to run to and cry your heart out.
A place to dream about tomorrow.
A place to bring your laptop and get lost on the internet.
A place to talk on the phone with your friend, nestled up against the fluffy pillows.
A place to get some long needed rest and bring conclusion to the day.

The metal decoration is part of a screen door that I got at a old coworkers yard sale for $5.00 6years ago.  I have 3 sets of sheets that I alternate with which changes up the look of the bed a little bit every week: pink floral ones that are on the bed right now, a green stripe set of Rachel Ashwell, and a white ruffle set of Rachel Ashell.  Some of the pillows I have made, some I have bought, and a couple of them have alternate sides.  I also have some deep red pillows that I alternate with the red and pink in the winter season.


Thank You Blayne for your thought provoking question!


The entry deadline is June 23rd at midnight...then we will see the 5 top entries that can be voted on.  I for sure will be checking back to cast my vote...will you???
will you post what your favorite room is in your casa?

Quotes

Tough times separate the winners from the whiners.
-John Maxwell

FREE Card Class

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As you know, I offer a FREE CLASS every now and then, as my way not only of sharing all that we have to offer here at JessicaSprague.com - the best instruction, the friendliest community, the most amazing atmosphere and products - but also as my way of GIVING BACK to an industry that has given me so very much in my own life and work.  To that end, I'd like to announce my next free class, one that takes on a whole new direction. Introducing Computer Tricks for Cards!  We're meshing two of my very favorite subjects for the first time ever! In this week-long class we'll explore techniques you can create with your computer and then add your own touches, for incredible, giftable greetings. Handmade cards are gifts in and of themselves, and what better way to share and send your memories, your skills AND your love with those in your life? I'll show you lots of creative techniques as we make a dozen different cards together!

Class begins bright and early on June 28!  To register, simply click here, and enter the following access code: JSCTcardsFree2010.  Please share this link with all your friends and family - anyone who sends cards can benefit!

Terry is headed to California...

to get his things.  Since he has a few more weeks of waiting until he can go back to work, Jeff thought maybe a rode trip would be good for him.  He will visit mom & dad, pickup his things at home and return to Texas, hopefully by Saturday.  I think this might be a good thing for him to leave and come back, realizing he has made progress in the last 6 months and all that he has here that he didn't have in his life before.  Please pray that he will have safety and that this will be his perspective.  I did not get to tell him bye in person as I was working and he was ready to hit the road.  He did call me as he was heading out and I told him to be safe, that I would miss him while he was gone and that I hoped everything went smooth. 

CHECK OUT the giveaway!!!

my cousin has posted another great giveaway...go check it out at:  The Virginia House

Quotes

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
~Benjamin Franklin

company for lunch!!!

It is June, and I am still purposing to keep to my goal of having company for lunch once a month, I made plans to have company for lunch today two weeks ago for this Sunda.y  I am not sure after such a busy week that this was the best plan, but it was already in the works so here we go...I invited Jeff & Lorrie, but they couldn't make it.  So I invited Shannon & Cindy, Gilbert & Connie and Terry.  Terry went home after meeting and fell asleep, so he arrived just as we were sitting down to eat.  Reid & Collin spent some time in the pool...the rest of us, ate & visited.  Terry left right after lunch. 

Menu: The Chipotle concept ~ make your own Burrito, Burrito Bowl or Salad with Coffee Ice Cream and Cookies & Cream Ice Cream for dessert.

Once again, we had a nice time eating and visiting...I enjoy having company and am looking forward to next month.

recycle

oKAY...I am one of the crazy people who is avid about recycling.  I recycle ANYthing I can get my hands on.  So when I say that, what do you invision?  Let me tell you what I do:

@home. 
paper - once I get the mail, it gets sorted, right away if possible, at minimum before I go to bed. if I don't keep it or need it, it either is shredded (because it has my address on it) or put as is in the green recycle bin.  the bags of shredding are also put in the recycle bin when a bag gets full.
food containers from purchases - if it is paper, if it is plastic, if it is metal, if it has the recycle symbol on it, it gets rinsed & cleaned and put in the recycle bin.  the only thing I do not recycle is anything that has meat in it.
fabric - if there is any way it can be used for something, I keep it.  if not, it goes in the recycle bin.

@work.
I make a weekly pile, under my desk, of the accumulation of recycled items at the office and take them home each Friday.  the pile consists of:  outdated magazines, newspapers, Foldgers plastic coffee containers, empty envelopes, non-financial/non-HIPAA paperwork, boxes, packaging, anything that possibly can be recycled goes in the box. oh and for those sheets of paper that print that unneed little bit of data, it goes in a stack to be reprinted on. oh and I take the office bags of shredding home too.


I grew up most of my childhood in California.  Recycling was a mandatory program...here in Texas it is optional.  The recycle bin is something that was provided by the city a year or so ago so that we would promote recycling.  Each household was given one green plastic bin. I asked my neighbors who had theirs sitting outside their garage if they were not going to recycle if I could use their bin because one is never enough for me, I always have mine full way before the weekly pickup on Tuesdays.  I love it!!!  It is sucha  good, clean, useful feeling to recycle.  Before the bins that were provided for us by the city, I have taken my recycling to the dumpsters around town to dispose of what I collected...it was my way to give back and reuse.  I always have enjoyed recycling which doesn't make sense since I have such a hard time getting rid of things I don't use or need if it can't be recycled.

Do you recycle?  Do you think I am obsessed with recycling?

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An Anthropologie Giveaway...
In this giveaway from Twig Decor, you can enter to win whichever Anthropologie apron you want.  Choose from Anthropologie website above. 

Here are my four absolute favorites:

If I don't win, I am going to make me a look alike we can do it cheaper apron!