"Can't live on less than $53,000 a week."

Really?  REALLY?  36-year-old Swedish countess/divorcee, Marie Douglas-David, has been quoted as saying she cannot live on $43 million.  I'm no math major (Terry will second this) and don't balance my bank statements (if it looks close, that's good enough for me!), but if I divide $43,000,000 by 60 years (I'm going out on a limb in thinking she will live a long time, should she not succumb to poverty, of course), divided by 12 months per year = $59,722.22 per month.  It's only $6,000/month off, which would likely be her interest, but that's not my point.

WHAT would people do with $53,000 a week?  My mind can't quite wrap around it except I admit to thinking it would be a fun problem to have.  Just think of the good that someone could do with $53,000 each week!  What would YOU do with $53,000?!

Blessings,

Cheryl

Praying today for my friend L's daughter, B., who has a large mass growing in her chest and putting pressure on her heart.  B. meets with a thoracic surgeon today to discuss the next course of action. B. turns 20 years old this spring.

Company Girl Coffee - March 20

Hello!  Welcome!  It's been a busy week playing catch-up since I spent last week visiting my mom and sister in Texas.  En route, I had a few hours to sit at DFW and Rachel Anne was sweet enough to come meet me at the airport.  She is as sweet in person as she is on her blog.  She was an amazing 'hostess' as we walked our way around the airport in search of a cup of coffee.  I felt like I already knew her, having read her blog for the last year.  What an encouragement she is - and FUN!  We Company Girls definitely need to think about a retreat - somewhere, somehow!  If anyone wants to come to Central California, I'll blow up air mattresses and warm up the chocolate fountain.  :o)

While in Texas, I was able to pick up my finished quilt and deliver it to my sister.  The quilter did an amazing job and I look forward to sending her more in the future.  It was fun to give a homemade gift and not clutter that my sister will eventually have to throw away!

I'd better get busy around here - have a blessed weekend.

Cheryl

Praying for: K., test results for spinal tap; B., unsaved stroke victim; N.B., skin biopsy; N.Y., pain; J., looking for a job; C., broken ankle/mobility; N., job interview next week.

Company Girl Coffee

Thanks for stopping by!  I'm running late today and it's not even 9am!  I'm not running late for anything in particular, I just started my day late and that makes me feel behind. 

My post today will fit right in with today's small thing:  Do something bad.  My intentions were to write a lovely ('good') post about how my youngest daughters (twins) turned 15 this week, post beautiful pictures of them on their birthday, etc.  Here's the glitch:  I don't have 'beautiful' pictures of them from their birthday.  They left in the morning wearing new tops, hair done extra special, etc.  They came home in PE and track clothes, hair ruined, and, rather smelling like they just came from PE and track.  :o)  But this is the reality of our life and ... frankly ... I think our life is beautiful, so that counts.

So, in honor of my beautiful twin daughters turning 15 on Monday, I would like for you to meet MY Company Girls:

Taylor is actually the second-born twin, but because she always comes last in name order, I thought I'd cut her a break and list her first.  Taylor loves music and can play piano, clarinet, violin and trombone.  Her goal for high school is to learn as many instruments so she can go on to become a music major.  I pray she uses her love and talent for music for the Lord.  She has a heart for Him and is truly a light to all of those around her.

Kaylie is my runner daughter.  This girl is an amazing runner, like her daddy.  She has an amazing work ethic and gives 100% to everything she does.  She plays the flute beautifully, and has a soft heart for animals of any shape and size.  She wants to be a Zookeeper when she is older.  They will be the best kept zoo animals ever!  She loves the Lord and will NOT go to bed at night until she has read her Bible.

Here is a BAD quality picture from my cell phone at their birthday dinner on Sunday at Macaroni Grill:

Thanks for letting me brag on two of my favorite four daughters!  I'll brag on the other two favorites as their birthdays come up!  Have a blessed weekend!

Cheryl

It's over!

Saturday night, approximately 7:30pm, I got my husband back.  Yes, that was the last of the 2008-2009 basketball season for him.  Originally his Friday night game was to be the swan song, but he was given a collegiate game for Saturday and you just can't say "no, thanks" to that!

Anyway, basketball season is officially OVER.  The polyester ref clothes have been washed, dried, and packed away for awhile, and our family will enjoy having our husband and daddy home every night of the week.  Well, except that he's traveling for work most of this week.  But after Thursday, we'll enjoy having him home.

Make it a blessed week!

Cheryl

Company Girl Coffee

Thanks for stopping by!  I feel like all week I have been running late, so this is even being posted a little later than usual.

It is early afternoon and I just came from lunch with a friend, and I am having a handful of trail mix.  Well, to be accurate, I am picking out my favorite things from a bag of trail mix.  So I'm eating cashews and peanuts, but no M&Ms or raisins.  My husband always wonders where the cashews go.  Hehehe

It's been a crazy week with my 9th grade daughters working hard to finish a huge science project that is due tonight.  It will consume the rest of my day, hence taking the time for virtual coffee and cashews.  In spite of that, I managed to keep up with Home Sanctuary.  I have noticed that with each "small thing" I participate in, I find myself looking around and taking it a step further.  The task of sweeping baseboards soon had me using an electric broom on all the floors, then a quick mop job.  Not only did it get me up and moving (when did I become so out of shape?), but my floors got the cleaning they needed.  After following the challenges diligently all month, I can say that there is a difference in our home and in my attitude toward keeping up with things.

Prayer requests today:  B., stroke victim whose health is declining; the family of Ella, a toddler who died as the result of an accident this week.

In the meantime, have a great weekend.

Blessings,

Cheryl