5 Hot Amazon Deals for 3/9/12

March 9th, 2012

I love passing along not only deals but great products that have significance in our lives. There are FIVE of those worth sharing on Amazon.com today: 1. Organized Simplicity  – If you’ve been reading 4tunate for very long, I know you’ve heard me tout about this book.  I began re-reading it last night. So much …

All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Candy Land

January 23rd, 2012

  ~ Going backwards is hard. Really hard. Often times it involves weeping. ~ You can’t predict your future. ~ Taking turns isn’t just polite, it makes things work. ~ Even a cupcake can be disappointing. ~ Sometimes your path is winding, long, and unpredictable, and sometimes it’s filled with shortcuts and sugar-coating. ~ A …

We Remember and We Will Teach Them To Never Forget

September 11th, 2011

Dedicated to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to those who continue to sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

Invited to The White House Tweetup? What?!? Me?

September 8th, 2011

  Image by: Seansie (Written by Brad) A few days ago Jen and I were working together in our office while the boys took their daily nap.  I noticed on the Twitter feed that The White House was holding a Tweetup as a follow-up to President Obama’s jobs proposal speech tonight at 8pm.  They asked …

All American Boys

July 6th, 2011

Hope you had a wonderful festive 4th of July weekend!  Ours was festive and FULL with our All-American Boys!  I was actually able to get out and enjoy some family time – which was so welcomed!  I have my almost 6 week post op appointment today, so it should only get better from here!  I …

Abdominoplasty Recovery: Week 2

June 10th, 2011

In several ways Week 2 of recovery from my abdominoplasty was harder than the first week.  I had high expectations that I could beat the norms. (Overachiever Wannabe) After all, my abdomen had already been through two major surgeries.  My pride got shot down this week as I tried to tough it out.  I suffered …

Surgery a Success!

May 26th, 2011

Family and Friends, Jen is in recovery and will be up to her room momentarily.  Her surgeon says the operation went perfectly.  She is in pain, but is tolerating it well so far.  Please pray for strength and stamina to endure the pain of recovery.  This is going to be a long road back to …

Blessed Peace

I was so thankful for Jens attitude and peaceful spirit last night and this morning.  She is back in surgery now, but I wanted to thank you all for praying for her in that way.  She had a confidence, strength, and lack of fear this morning that only comes from our Lord. I will update …