I got a wife!!

I mentioned in an earlier post that it was really depressing to come home after a long day at work to dirty laundry and dishes, and toys and clutter as far as the eye can see (notice someone stole my blog title to write their book!).  

Well, guess what?  God sent me an angel named Anna!  Anna goes to my church, and she's home from college for the summer and is coming over 2-3 times a week to help out around the house.

Some appropriate movie quotes fit quite well in this post (adapted of course for this situation):

• Little Rascals - I got a wife, I got a wife, I got a wife, hey hey hey hey!  
• Casablanca - Anna, I think this is going to be a beautiful friendship!  
• Gone with the Wind - Of course, she'll leave me when school starts back in the fall.  But I can't think about that right now.  If I do, I'll go crazy.  I'll think about that tomorrow.

El Dorado in the news AGAIN!

This time, it was on Fox Business Network's morning show today, Money for Breakfast. Check it out at this link: www.tinyurl.com/promiseonfox

What Are Your Memorial Day Weekend Plans?

Just curious!  What are your plans for this weekend?  In light of being frugal (only because I'm getting carpet and tile installed next week), I was thinking about painting the trim in my foyer.  How thrilling!  Don't you wish you were me?  :)

What are your plans?


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Why you MUST read the next People Magazine

Run, don't walk, to your local magazine stand this Friday to get the June 1 edition of People Magazine. It will include a story about the El Dorado Promise (supposed to be a couple pages). Maybe it will be right next to the Jon and Kate scandal! :)

Kid's say the darndest things

We had just finished eating at Applebee's after church today and Jason and I were in separate vehicles. Ben wanted to ride with Jason, and Jason asked Mary Claire who she wanted to ride with. She said she wanted to ride with mommy cause daddy's truck was "scary and too louder and has toots in it."

I laughed so hard I cried, and Mary Claire had no idea what was so funny, but she started laughing with me eventually anyway. :)

TAKE ACTION TODAY on Credit Card Companies

Write to Your Senators Today and Tell Them to SUPPORT the Durbin/Bond Consumer Discount and Fee Transparency Amendment.

House bill H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act will be brought to the Senate floor early this week. This is the consumer bill that recently passed the House. Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Kit Bond (R-MO) will offer an amendment to increase transparency of credit card fees, and allow merchants to offer a wider array of discounts to consumers.

Specifically, the Consumer Discount and Fee Transparency Amendment:
(1) updates current law, which permits merchants to provide discounts for consumers who pay by cash or check instead of credit card, by permitting merchants to also discount for debit cards or lower-fee credit cards; and
(2) directs the Federal Reserve Board to gather and publish information on interchange fees, other credit card fees, and the rules governing them.

In addition, it strengthens existing laws to clarify that card companies cannot penalize retailers for 1) offering discounts; 2) the way in which they display the discounts; or 3) for directing consumers toward a discount payment option.

HR 627 draws a line in favor of consumers by banning most retroactive rate increases on existing balances (except where the card holder is thirty days late in making payment) and increasing notification of any interest rate hikes going forward to foty-five days. It also stops the annoying tricks and traps that cost card holders money: due-date gimmicks, misallocation of payments on balances with different interest rates, double-cycle billing; and it bans issuance of cards to minors.

The bill is expected to come to the floor this afternoon and debate and amendments will continue throughout the week. The Durbin/Bond amendment could come up as early as today - please send your U.S. Senators an e-mail by clicking here:
http://www.ga.murphyoilcorp.com/issue_alert.asp?g=murphyoil&issue=creditcard&parent=MURPHYOIL

Stamps Going Up

The price of stamps goes up 2 cents to 44 cents on Monday, May 11.  So go now and load up on Forever stamps!

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Congrats, Mom!

Congratulations to my mom, Mikie McLendon, for winning this year's Mother of the Year!  It's about time!!!!!  Link to the news story below...

http://news.cnnbcvideo.com/index.html?nid=AVDZpwSVnd_KaNAd3hyVmzEwNjY1NzU2&id=-15439867-2l0.9Rx

FREE Mocha Mondays, People!!!!

Every Monday in May at McDonalds, all Monday long ... Iced or hot mochas F-R-E-E.

I'm lovin' it!!!

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Pray for David Ray Bright

David Ray Bright, a good friend of my family, was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on April 25, 2009. He suffered multiple fractures in both legs, both arms and his face. He has undergone surgery to begin repairing many of the fractures, but he has a large number of surgeries still ahead of him. Thankfully, his brain, heart and other vital organs were not injured in the accident. He is in Baptist hospital in Little Rock and his wife, Debbie, is by his side. Please keep David, Debbie and their two adult children Charlie and Anna (and their families) in your prayers.

His daughter Anna is doing a wonderful job of keeping everyone updated at the following website:

http://www.carepages.com/carepages/drbright

You have to sign up (register) to see the updates.

Debbie allowed me to share this sweet note she e-mailed out below:

Dear sweet friends, thank you all for your prayers and concern for David Ray. He is coming along, but we are in for lots and lots of therapy and healing. I knew that we had friends, but never knew that you all loved us so much.

Sat. night I called Marcia and by the time I was at the hospital you all were there. I don't know how I would have survived without you. Thank you is not sufficient to express what I feel. You held me up when I fell. We have a long road ahead, but we can make it with the Lord's help, and your love.

How surprised I was when you all showed up! My dear, dear friends, thank you. I love you all.

Wanda Woods and Jimmy were waiting in the surgery ICU the first night. Jason Sparks, our preacher has been here numerous times, and we were worried that he had to preach after staying up all night long. Because I guess I was in a fog, I have difficulty remembering all who were there. Paul and Mikie have been so supportive, as well as Jerry and Linda Arrington. See, it was okay for Mikie to relocate, and Linda's children to move to Little Rock.

Please remember to Pray for David Ray. Especially pray that his open wounds will heal. Please pray for good blood flow and that the tissue will heal. Please pray for his healing physically and emotionally. Please pray that we will be allowed to keep David Ray.

May God's will be done in all things, and may God bless each of you. I love you, Debbie