A girlfriend of mine came over to have her son & Mikaelyn play on Monday. She showed up with a t-shirt that she bought for me (I know, she's the sweetest). This is what it says:
ROSA sat so that Martin could walk.
MARTIN walked so that Obama could run.
Obama ran so that Americans could fly.
01/20/2009
TIME TO FLY
How cool is that? I was so excited! Anthony is totally jealous and wants to find the store that she got it from so that he can get one for himself. He has a MAJOR man crush on Obama...but I'm okay with it!
It may seem that recently I've posted quite a bit about Obama, but I really am so pleased that he is our 44th President. I have NEVER been into politics and this election, I didn't have a choice. MSNBC was (and still is) on in our home 24/7. I feel like I have learned so much through the whole election process and I am proud to be an American and I am proud that the country spoke and elected Barack Obama.
I am one of those people that has been registered to vote since I turned 18...but I have never voted, until this election. I feel like I was one of those that helped put President Obama in office...how cool is that?
I understand that not everybody agrees with everything that Obama stands for, and I understand that many think McCain would have been better...but the bottom line is this...President Obama is now in office and it's time for us to come TOGETHER to make this country what it should be. Stop with the name calling and the bashing, support our President! I know that I was guilty of not being completely kind about President Bush, and hindsight is always 20/20...but the difference with that, is I lost respect for Bush while he was in office. Obama has just barely started...let's see what happens.
I just want us all to get along. Respect he fact of what I believe in and WHO I believe in, and I will do the same for you!
Be proud of the change that this country has made if nothing else!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
I Pledge...
This video is really amazing. Watch it, it is worth the few minutes to see it.
http://www.oprah.com/media/20090119_tows_ipledge
What do you pledge??
http://www.oprah.com/media/20090119_tows_ipledge
What do you pledge??
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
This made my day!!
I received an email late last night from an old High School friend that I haven't seen in over 12 years (maybe more). It was an absolute surprise and brought a tear to my eye (yes, still emotional) and made me feel so good! She doesn't know me anymore other than what she sees on Facebook and she owes me nothing...so for her to take the time out to write this I felt was such a kind hearted thing to do! So...thank you Darcy! You are an inspiration to me and I only hope I can have as kind of a heart as you do!
This is what the letter read:
Hey Sarah Jean,
I finally got to look at your pics of you and your little girl. I kept going back at looking at another and yet another album because I am marveling at how vividly alive you two are.You are sparkling with energy in every picture and your adorable daughter obviously has learned how to love life from you.Being a mom can be soooo hard, and you seem to be doing an amazing job. So, enough with the super duper sentiments, but I think if a mom is doing a good job she should get all the kudos she is deserved.
I needed this...I think ALL mother's need this...so let this be a lesson to us all. If you know a mother who is doing a great job, TELL THEM!! You never know what she may be going through behind doors and how that one simple compliment may ultimately change the course of her day!
This is what the letter read:
Hey Sarah Jean,
I finally got to look at your pics of you and your little girl. I kept going back at looking at another and yet another album because I am marveling at how vividly alive you two are.You are sparkling with energy in every picture and your adorable daughter obviously has learned how to love life from you.Being a mom can be soooo hard, and you seem to be doing an amazing job. So, enough with the super duper sentiments, but I think if a mom is doing a good job she should get all the kudos she is deserved.
I needed this...I think ALL mother's need this...so let this be a lesson to us all. If you know a mother who is doing a great job, TELL THEM!! You never know what she may be going through behind doors and how that one simple compliment may ultimately change the course of her day!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
I'm such a woman...
I have been SO emotional the past few days. I'm not sure if it's stuff going on in my personal life, or the excitement of my Uganda trip, the nervousness of what 2009 is going to bring or the craziness of home life. But, whatever it is, my eyes are like waterfalls.
I suppose I try to be STRONG as much as possible and don't allow myself the tears that really need to be shed over difficult or even exciting times...I just don't know.
I do know that I am feeling a bit better after every 'good cry', but it is exhausting and I'm over it! Ha!
Anyway, being a woman can be so great, and really a pain in the butt sometimes...do you feel me??
I suppose I try to be STRONG as much as possible and don't allow myself the tears that really need to be shed over difficult or even exciting times...I just don't know.
I do know that I am feeling a bit better after every 'good cry', but it is exhausting and I'm over it! Ha!
Anyway, being a woman can be so great, and really a pain in the butt sometimes...do you feel me??
Uganda Support Letter
I finally got my last "support letter" out last week for my Uganda trip. This has been an ongoing process that has been tedious and tiring, but SO worth it! I wanted to share the letter with you. If you're interested in helping to support me financially, please let me know, but if nothing else, please pray for myself and my team as we go on this incredible experience together!
Dear Friends,
I am writing to update you on my upcoming Uganda trip. We have confirmed our travel dates for March 27 – April 11, 2009. I will be leaving a few days earlier to drop Mikaelyn off in Michigan with my parents and meeting up with our team (of 9 people) on their layover in Europe, to fly together into Africa.
Our team has been meeting regularly to get to know each other and to plan and organize what is evolving into a very exciting trip. While they were in the States on furlough, we met with missionaries, Jerry and Candis Bingham, who are working with Action International in Uganda. They are so excited for our team to be there and believe that the Lord will work through us to touch the lives of the Ugandan people. While we met with the Bingham’s, each of us went around saying a little about why we all wanted to be a part of this trip. It was amazing to see how the Lord has specifically placed each of us on this team through His creativity. I am excited to get to know my team members and to experience this opportunity with them.
Personally, I have taken on the responsibility of leading a few days when we travel to the Awach IDP camp, also known as the Butterfly Club. These women are what they call the “child mothers”. They have been through such terrible situations and are in essence, babies raising babies. When I first heard of these women, or rather girls, I was struck deeply with a desire to serve them. With the help of the other women on my team, these will be my days to use the gifts the Lord has given me to reach these girls.
I am writing this letter to ask you, my friends and family for your support. Some of you have already sent in financial support for which I am truly thankful. Please continue to be in prayer for safe travel, the health of the team and that God will do His work in and through us to demonstrate His tender love and care. The financial cost will be approximately $3,600 per team member. The cost of Mikaelyn’s flight and a stop in Grand Rapids for me would be over and above that amount. If you are able to help in any way, I would be grateful.
In order that your contribution will be tax deductible, you should not designate your contribution as personal support for me. Funds raised are for the entire team and the ministry in Uganda, and the entire team has joined together to raise the needed funds and important prayer support. Checks should be payable to Westminster Chapel, and may note “Uganda Team Support”, but should not have my name on the check notation.
Also, due to IRS guidelines for tax deductibility for all team contributions, please be aware that should I for some reason be unable to go on this trip; your contribution will be applied generally toward the team expenses or to mission projects on site in Uganda.
Please return the response card, noting prayer and/or financial contribution, so that the funds will be properly designated to the team. Again, please do not note my name on any check you enclose.
Thank you for your gifts of prayer, finances and love. I look forward to having you partner with me in this incredible experience.
In Christ’s unyielding love,
Sarah Jean Groenink
Dear Friends,
I am writing to update you on my upcoming Uganda trip. We have confirmed our travel dates for March 27 – April 11, 2009. I will be leaving a few days earlier to drop Mikaelyn off in Michigan with my parents and meeting up with our team (of 9 people) on their layover in Europe, to fly together into Africa.
Our team has been meeting regularly to get to know each other and to plan and organize what is evolving into a very exciting trip. While they were in the States on furlough, we met with missionaries, Jerry and Candis Bingham, who are working with Action International in Uganda. They are so excited for our team to be there and believe that the Lord will work through us to touch the lives of the Ugandan people. While we met with the Bingham’s, each of us went around saying a little about why we all wanted to be a part of this trip. It was amazing to see how the Lord has specifically placed each of us on this team through His creativity. I am excited to get to know my team members and to experience this opportunity with them.
Personally, I have taken on the responsibility of leading a few days when we travel to the Awach IDP camp, also known as the Butterfly Club. These women are what they call the “child mothers”. They have been through such terrible situations and are in essence, babies raising babies. When I first heard of these women, or rather girls, I was struck deeply with a desire to serve them. With the help of the other women on my team, these will be my days to use the gifts the Lord has given me to reach these girls.
I am writing this letter to ask you, my friends and family for your support. Some of you have already sent in financial support for which I am truly thankful. Please continue to be in prayer for safe travel, the health of the team and that God will do His work in and through us to demonstrate His tender love and care. The financial cost will be approximately $3,600 per team member. The cost of Mikaelyn’s flight and a stop in Grand Rapids for me would be over and above that amount. If you are able to help in any way, I would be grateful.
In order that your contribution will be tax deductible, you should not designate your contribution as personal support for me. Funds raised are for the entire team and the ministry in Uganda, and the entire team has joined together to raise the needed funds and important prayer support. Checks should be payable to Westminster Chapel, and may note “Uganda Team Support”, but should not have my name on the check notation.
Also, due to IRS guidelines for tax deductibility for all team contributions, please be aware that should I for some reason be unable to go on this trip; your contribution will be applied generally toward the team expenses or to mission projects on site in Uganda.
Please return the response card, noting prayer and/or financial contribution, so that the funds will be properly designated to the team. Again, please do not note my name on any check you enclose.
Thank you for your gifts of prayer, finances and love. I look forward to having you partner with me in this incredible experience.
In Christ’s unyielding love,
Sarah Jean Groenink
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Merry Belated Christmas and Happy New Year!
So, it's been a little while since I have written...don't really know why, but I think it's because I've been busy! :o)
Let's start with Christmas...it was wonderful! Mikaelyn got everything she really wanted and a few other things and was ultimately, a very happy girl. Anthony was sweet to buy me a new toaster over and an espresso machine. They already have been getting plenty of work done for me and I'm VERY excited about them. I got him a new watch and some onyx and diamond cufflinks...he seemed to be happy...although, he was REALLY excited about the Rolling Stone magazine that was all about Barack Obama...yeah, I know where I stand when it comes to Obama, but that's ok! HA!
We spent the afternoon with my brother Jason and his family along with Tyler and it was a lot of fun. I love hanging out with them and just wish we could hang out more often. It's a lot of work when we get together though with 3 girls, a 6 year old and 2 four year olds. Then, due to weather, Anthony picked us up and we went out to dinner with Mikaelyn. It was really nice and after the day was done, I felt full, happy and blessed! It was a great Christmas!
My dessert theater at my church was the next 3 days and it was wonderful! It turned out great and I had so much fun...although I am very thankful that it is finally over and I can get my life back on a normal schedule...it was worth it! Anthony was able to come on Sunday evening and then he and I went on a little "date" for some dinner and wine, just the two of us. It completed what was a great weekend!
New Years Eve has now come and gone and I was EXACTLY where I wanted and needed to be...IN BED!!! Mikaelyn and I went to dinner, got home and went straight to bed. She was asleep by about 6:45 and I was in bed just after...watched a little TV, but went to sleep early. I felt like I need to "ring in" this new year a little differently this year. Rearrange my priorities and really work on ME...what it is that I need an desire for this year. (More to come on this in future posts).
Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful new year and CHEERS TO 2009!!
Let's start with Christmas...it was wonderful! Mikaelyn got everything she really wanted and a few other things and was ultimately, a very happy girl. Anthony was sweet to buy me a new toaster over and an espresso machine. They already have been getting plenty of work done for me and I'm VERY excited about them. I got him a new watch and some onyx and diamond cufflinks...he seemed to be happy...although, he was REALLY excited about the Rolling Stone magazine that was all about Barack Obama...yeah, I know where I stand when it comes to Obama, but that's ok! HA!
We spent the afternoon with my brother Jason and his family along with Tyler and it was a lot of fun. I love hanging out with them and just wish we could hang out more often. It's a lot of work when we get together though with 3 girls, a 6 year old and 2 four year olds. Then, due to weather, Anthony picked us up and we went out to dinner with Mikaelyn. It was really nice and after the day was done, I felt full, happy and blessed! It was a great Christmas!
My dessert theater at my church was the next 3 days and it was wonderful! It turned out great and I had so much fun...although I am very thankful that it is finally over and I can get my life back on a normal schedule...it was worth it! Anthony was able to come on Sunday evening and then he and I went on a little "date" for some dinner and wine, just the two of us. It completed what was a great weekend!
New Years Eve has now come and gone and I was EXACTLY where I wanted and needed to be...IN BED!!! Mikaelyn and I went to dinner, got home and went straight to bed. She was asleep by about 6:45 and I was in bed just after...watched a little TV, but went to sleep early. I felt like I need to "ring in" this new year a little differently this year. Rearrange my priorities and really work on ME...what it is that I need an desire for this year. (More to come on this in future posts).
Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful new year and CHEERS TO 2009!!
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