Political "tests"!

I took another one of those silly political tests. You can, too! Take it and post what it said about you.

I was across the board, but the party that stood out was the Constitution Party.

Huh?!?

I know I've had my head stuck in the sand, but what is it?

So I googled it...and here is what they stand for:

Seven Principles of the Constitution Party are:

1. Life: For all human beings, from conception to natural death;
2. Liberty: Freedom of conscience and actions for the self-governed individual;
3. Family: One husband and one wife with their children as divinely instituted;
4. Property: Each individual's right to own and steward personal property without government burden;
5. Constitution: and Bill of Rights interpreted according to the actual intent of the Founding Fathers;
6. States' Rights: Everything not specifically delegated by the Constitution to the federal government, nor prohibited by the Constitution to the states, is reserved to the states or to the people;
7. American Sovereignty: American government committed to the protection of the borders, trade, and common defense of Americans, and not entangled in foreign alliances.

Not sure what I think. Sounds kinda cool. Sounds a little bit like what I think. Gonna have to do more research.

What does YOUR quiz say about you?

Infertility, Adoption, and kiddos (part 2)

Awhile back I began the story of JMonster and our road through infertility. It was just a teaser, really, so I thought I'd go back and continue the story. If you don't remember, or you are new here, go HERE to catch up!

About 1.5 years after we were married The Rev and I decided we were ready to be parents so we did the usual thing people do...we stopped using birth control. Nothing serious at this point, but we thought if it happens then it happens.

Nothing happened. We didn't worry at first...we knew the road M and her husband had had to go down.

We started charting. We started using those little ovulation kits.

Nada.

During this time we moved to Atlanta and were busy with life there. We were still trying. Still using the kits. Still not worried.

We talked with my ob/gyn (mind you, we'd talked with EVERY doctor I'd ever had.). He said when we were ready, he'd jump on board with whatever we wanted.

And still we waited...for 4 years...

GO HERE FOR PART 3

Random Questions

I've committed to posting a minimum of 3 times a week. HOW am I going to do that without boring all of you (and me!) with the same ol' same ol'? How about once a week I ask a random question? Something that has been stuck in my mind, or just something that pops in and makes me go hmmm...

Now this will only work if you actually RESPOND to the questions! Those of you who show up and peruse but never leave your mark...now's the time to jump in! You can be anonymous. I won't ban you for it. No pics or names necessary! Just let us all know how you feel about the question at hand.

For our first question. Let me think, let me think...

An old stand-by and truly cliche':

Did you make any New Year's resolutions? If so, how many? What is the biggest one you hope to keep?

I can't wait to hear your answers!

Swizz button

I'm trying something new...a button for my blog. Don't know why! Just thought it might be fun. I'll put it on the sidebar so you can grab one if you want!

Thanks for all of your support! :o)

My DAUGHTER-in-LAW?!?

Every night JMonster and I pray together before bed. We snuggle, pray, and I sing a few songs. As I prayed over him tonight I was reminded just how close our little ones are to God.

"Father, I pray that JMonster will grow up to be a man who follows you. I pray he will marry a girl who follows you, and that she is being raised in a family who loves you and will lead her..."

"Momma...who is she? What's her name?"

"Whose name? The girl you will marry? I don't know! Only God knows."

"Oh."
small pause...

"Alyssa."
another small pause...

"Momma, who is Alyssa?"

"Alyssa? I don't know an Alyssa. Who told you the name Alyssa?"

"My heart."

Do YOU know my future daughter-in-law Alyssa? I sure don't. But she's been laid on his little heart. :o)

Perfect Pairings

"On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.'" Romans 12:20

I can't help myself! We are Aggies, through and through! :o)
Swizz, The Rev, and JMonster feeding Tex the Longhorn in Leona, Texas.

Diplomatic Immunity

I don't get it. Can someone explain it to me? WHY!?! do we give diplomatic immunity? Why do we allow certain people the right to be above the law?

According to the State Department:

International law requires that law enforcement authorities of the United States extend certain privileges and immunities to members of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts. The purpose of these privileges and immunities is not to benefit individuals but to ensure the efficient and effective performance of their official missions on behalf of their governments. Most of these privileges and immunities are not absolute, and law enforcement officers retain their fundamental responsibility to protect and police the orderly conduct of persons in the United States.

Here are the "legal aspects of diplomatic immunity" as found on the U.S. Department of State's website. (Can't read it? Click on the link above and it'll take you to this chart.)

Most of these privileges and immunities are not absolute, and law enforcement officers retain their fundamental responsibility to protect and police the orderly conduct of persons in the United States.

And yet, if you look at the chart, it seems that law enforcement has their hands tied in that they are unable to detain or arrest many officials. And how does this ensure efficient and effective performance?

I JUST DON'T GET IT.