Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Are Freedom and Independence the same?
Do you value your freedom? Your independence? We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th in America because we are no longer ruled by the English Crown. We can be freed from many things; abuse, bondage or slavery, imprisonment, and debt to name a few. We can become independent of things such as The Monarchy, our parents or a relationship. But, are the words freedom and independence interchangeable?
In some cases yes, but not in all situations. The Bible says in John 8:36 "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." We long to be made free through the acceptance of Jesus; being relieved from the bondage of sin and the guilt of condemnation. Can we insert the word "independent or independence" in that sentence? Let's see. We long to be made independent through the acceptance of Jesus. Won't work! Accepting Jesus means we become "dependent" upon him to free us from sin.
I think we should create another holiday called "Happy Dependence Day". Let's celebrate it every day instead of just once a year. I've been ruled by my Heavenly King for many years and I'm satisfied with his government. The freedom I enjoy for simple belief is astounding! Let freedom ring!
Happy 4th,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Monday, June 30, 2014
Mom-ism Monday #9
Vacation Time!
We love the Beach. This is our view...
.JPG "sanibel florida")
I usually take my mom and dad on vacation. Do you? And as usual, the Mom-isms abound! We have LIsette with us also so the first order of business, to insure we enjoy the beach, is shade for the baby. This is mine and Sydnee's attempt at putting up a shelter in 25 mph beach wind!
.JPG "beach tent")
Don't laugh until you've walked a mile in our sand-filled moccasins! Hey...it did the job. Now if you don't stay in the shade provided, what happens next? You guessed it.
SUNBURN
Luckily for us, we have my mom or nanny to my girls and gran nan to Lisette! Gran Nan says "I brought the aloe!" Aloe Vera is our go-to remedy for sunburn. Fast relief! I said "Great!" because I already needed some. I thought she brought a bottle so I start looking for it. I spotted it and cracked up. Here's Gran Nan's aloe she brought:
.JPG "aloe")
That's right! No bottled aloe for us! No, we get ours straight from the plant. PHRASH! I'm considering adding a new product to my ETSY page: ALOE IN A BAG kinda like octopus in a bag only less smelly.
Does your family use aloe for sunburn? Leave me a comment with your best sunburn tips. We may need them.
Aloe Soothed,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Does your family use aloe for sunburn? Leave me a comment with your best sunburn tips. We may need them.
Aloe Soothed,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
3 Ways to Tell if Your Faith is Counterfeit
Ah refreshing Coca-Cola. According to the Business Insider, Coke is everywhere. The iconic American brand is recognized instantly around the globe and sold in more than 200 countries. Altogether 1.7 billion servings of Coke products are consumed daily.
Brands have tried to copy the Coke formula. Pepsi tried to win market share with a blind taste test called The Pepsi Challenge. Remember that? Did you ever take the challenge? I did. A true genuine Coke lover can smell a Pepsi. There's no need to taste it to spot an imposter. Would you agree?
The U.S. Secret Service believes we have a role in maintaining the integrity of U.S. currency. We should be familiar enough with our money to spot counterfeit bills. Here are three ways to determine money is counterfeit:
1. The genuine portrait on paper money appears lifelike. A counterfeit portrait is lifeless and flat.
2.The fine lines in the border of a genuine bill are clear and unbroken. On the counterfeit, the lines and scroll work are blurred and indistinct.
3. Genuine paper money has tiny red and blue fibers embedded. The counterfeit bill has lines printed on the surface not embedded throughout.
You can use the same information from the Secret Service counterfeit money tips to make sure your Christian faith is real. Here are 3 ways:
1. Christian faith is full of life. A counterfeit faith is lifeless and flat.
2. The Bible is clear and guidelines are unbroken. Counterfeit doctrine is blurred and indistinct.
3. Genuine faith is embedded in your heart. Counterfeit faith wavers and doesn't penetrate the surface.
Coke ain't got nothing on Jesus. He is an iconic, recognized Savior around the world. I'm not sure how many people serve him daily but he is everywhere. Put your faith to the counterfeit challenge to make sure it's the real thing cause "Things go better with Christ!"
I know He's real,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Tickle Me Tuesday
I love a good laugh! I love it even more when my youngest daughter Sloane (age 22) does something that proves a point to herself without me even saying a word!
Everyone tells Sloane that her and her Mom (that's me) look alike. Every time we're together and someone says it, she's very polite, smiles and says...
"Thank you. If I look like her when I'm 50, I'll take it!"
As soon as the person is out of hearing distance, she turns to me and says
"I just don't see it. I just don't think we look THAT much alike."
I always smile outwardly and inwardly know my mirror nor my eyes can be THAT wrong. Can they?
Sloane attended new employee orientation a couple of weeks ago. Like most 22-year-olds she waited until she was walking out the door to get her passport. Luckily, her mom knew where it was. She was rushing me through the fireproof safe as I was saying "If it was that important why didn't you do this last night?" She grabbed her passport and flew out the door.
I was anxiously waiting when I heard my phone buzz with a text message. I expected to read something about her new job. Instead I saw...
"You are not going to believe what I did. I grabbed your passport instead of mine. I just looked at the picture and thought it was me!"
When I caught my breath from laughter, I replied...
"Do you still think we don't look THAT much alike?"
Sloane said she's never going to say we don't look alike again if SHE can mistake our pictures. But of course, she WAS in a hurry! blah hahaha
You be the judge. Do you think we look that much alike? Cast your vote with a comment!
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| Me and my lovely daughters! |
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Monday, June 23, 2014
Mom-ism Monday #8
How was your Monday? Mine was busy!
Mom-ism Monday #8 comes from little 'ol me. I name my cars like they are part of the family, do you? My mother-in-law used to call her car a "Fliver". Steve tells me that was pretty popular in the '50's. Do you remember anyone referring to their car as a Fliver?
.JPG "Lincoln LS")
Meet Libby the Lincoln. She came to live with us in 2005, the same year she was born. She was pre-owned but almost new with only 6000 miles. I love how she handles, smooth ride, beautiful drive and just downright nice looking car. She acts up quite a bit. Sometimes I think she likes the auto mechanics shop more than her garage. Her air conditioning works but only when she's moving. We still love her.
How did we pick out her name? After scouring the baby car name books, we decided on Libby. Seriously though, we just ran through a bunch of "L" girl names and Libby stuck!
.JPG "Chrysler")
May I introduce Floyd? My 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Every time I buy a vehicle they are discontinued. Not sure why? I enjoy Floyd. He is large enough but small enough. Nawh wat I mean? How did I name Floyd? The day I bought him, right in the paperwork, I saw the phrase "The Chrysler Pacifica fills a void between the SUV and van." Fills a void? His name had to be Floyd!
We have one more named vehicle in our family. My dad bought his 1980 Chevrolet Ton Dump truck for $800 about 10 years ago. She gets the job done but nothing to look at or ride in really. She has a double identity. Sometimes she's "Old Nell" and sometimes she's "Leaping Leaner". Why the difference? We call her Leaping Leaner when she's cold and jumpy. Her tires seem to lean to the right as we jump down the road in her. She is precious. Pics coming soon.
Leave me a comment and let me know how you show affection to your car/truck. Nothing weird though please.
Car crazy,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
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