Mama Knows Best » Life http://www.gishers.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:16:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Preparing for the New Year. http://www.gishers.org/2011/12/preparing-for-the-new-year/ http://www.gishers.org/2011/12/preparing-for-the-new-year/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:36:06 +0000 Jessica http://www.gishers.org/?p=3699 As I have said multiple times throughout the year, I have big plans for the future and the things I want to do. My brother, bless his heart, has offered to help me turn my dreams into a reality.  I am excited, yet scared.  With the economy not always being in the best [...]]]> As I have said multiple times throughout the year, I have big plans for the future and the things I want to do. My brother, bless his heart, has offered to help me turn my dreams into a reality.  I am excited, yet scared.  With the economy not always being in the best of shape, it’s a little hard to get overly excited about things.  At the same time though, I know that with hard work, determination and a positive attitude.. I can make this work.

To celebrate my upcoming big project, my brother got me a Banner stand for Christmas.  I so desperately want to share the news with everyone, but am so reluctant.  So many things can happen between now and then and I don’t want to jinx myself.

]]> http://www.gishers.org/2011/12/preparing-for-the-new-year/feed/ 0 suffocating. http://www.gishers.org/2011/12/suffocating/ http://www.gishers.org/2011/12/suffocating/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:53:49 +0000 Jessica http://www.gishers.org/?p=3680 I feel like I am drowning.

My health, their health, bills piling up without money coming in.  I am constantly in fear of losing my job because of ALL the health problems we have been enduring lately.  I am paying my bills as I have the money, but for the very first time, things [...]]]> I feel like I am drowning.

My health, their health, bills piling up without money coming in.  I am constantly in fear of losing my job because of ALL the health problems we have been enduring lately.  I am paying my bills as I have the money, but for the very first time, things are being paid late.  It’s such a sickening feeling.  Every penny I had in my savings is all but gone and we’re holding on as tightly as we can.  Just three weeks ago I was financially stable.. I was able to pay my bills, purchase Christmas presents and now it has all gone down hill.  I am going into work, though I know I need to be home with my babies.  They are so sick and miserable right now.. I hate to leave them and not be here to snuggle them when they wake up in the middle of the night.  But I need the money to continue taking care of them, get them the things they need and to pay our bills.  My job has yet to say anything to me about my attendance, but they will sooner or later.  I have been desperately trying to find a better job– one that offers benefits and if they call my current employer, I am scared of the referral they will give me.  Despite have documentation and doctors notes.

All of this stress is compounding the underlying problems and causing me to want to curl up in a hole.  We need a break.  So please, even if you’re not an overly religious person, say a prayer for our family.

]]> http://www.gishers.org/2011/12/suffocating/feed/ 1 it’s sort of pathetic, really. http://www.gishers.org/2011/11/its-sort-of-pathetic-really/ http://www.gishers.org/2011/11/its-sort-of-pathetic-really/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:25:41 +0000 Jessica http://www.gishers.org/?p=3637 The month of November has been extremely hard on me.  Nothing catastrophic happened and everyone is mostly in good health, but it has not been a good month overall.  Not only have I been extremely sick, which by the way, is a severe bacterial infection that spread through my entire body, but my truck [...]]]> The month of November has been extremely hard on me.  Nothing catastrophic happened and everyone is mostly in good health, but it has not been a good month overall.  Not only have I been extremely sick, which by the way, is a severe bacterial infection that spread through my entire body, but my truck has miraculously stopped running (which had me purchasing floor jacks, ’cause even those went kaput while I was trying to figure out what was wrong) and I had a falling out with my grandparents (really long, personal & emotional story).

  • I am ready for this month to be over, but not without wanting to change some things.  Something has to give with my health.  Not sure where I picked up this infection, but I did and am still battling it.  I cannot afford to take anymore time off from work, but I am struggling to do simple things around the house and am not quite sure I am ready to go back.  The doctor took me off from work for four days and yet my work keeps calling to see when I am coming back, which is supposed to be tomorrow.  I am at my wits end with that place, but cannot afford to not be there, you know?
  • I need to start putting my truck ahead of other piddly things, as it has been sorely neglected.  It’s not as though what happened has anything to do with not maintaining it, but really.. I need to be more prompt about getting things done to maintain my vehicle.  Currently on the list of needs: oil change, front end alignment, three new rotors(?) and new tires. It makes me sick to think that I have put my truck on the back burner.
  • What happened between myself and my grandparents cannot be ignored.  It needs to be addressed, but I am having a hard time writing them a a letter without being harsh.  Will probably be better waiting until things have settled down and I have had a little more time to process everything..
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From November 13th through November 26th, with the purchase [...]]]> Want to save even more when shopping at Kroger? Purchase any four participating General Mills products* that your family knows and loves and Kroger will reward you for your purchases. It’s that simple! Head to your local Kroger to take advantage of this great offer:

  • From November 13th through November 26th, with the purchase of any four participating General Mills products, you will either receive free milk (up to $3; limit of 2) or to receive $3 off your shopping order
  • Look for some of your favorite participating General Mills products like Cheerios, Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies, Nature Valley Bars and Fiber One Bars
  • Promotion varies in different locations. Please be sure to check your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores for specific deals and offers which include Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy

*Excludes General Mills meal and baking products including; Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Progresso, Hamburger Helper, Macaroni Grill, Wanchai Ferry, Yoplait.
**Promotion varies based on store location; check your local Kroger store for details (Cash Offer: Mid South, Delta, Mid Atlantic, SW Louisiana stores, Central Missouri stores and Dillons Missouri stores).

During our shopping to Kroger, I was able to stock up on items like:

  • Cheerio’s
  • Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
  • Green Giant Vegetables
  • Chex cereal
  • 2 gallons of Kroger brand milk

To help your family stock up on items, Kroger is generously offering me the chance to giveaway one ($25) gift card to one lucky reader!

Kroger and General Mills through MyBlogSpark provided me with a $25 Kroger gift card (good at any of the Kroger. Co Family of Stores) and information for review purposes, as well as an additional gift card for the winner of this giveaway. No other compensation was received.

 

]]> http://www.gishers.org/2011/11/kroger-milk-giveaway/feed/ 5 turn the page. http://www.gishers.org/2011/08/turn-the-page/ http://www.gishers.org/2011/08/turn-the-page/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:28:43 +0000 Jessica http://www.gishers.org/?p=3494 Do you ever have those moments when you’ve done something and then later, after you have given it much thought, wish you hadn’t?  Or those moments when you’re really not sure what you want out of life anymore?  I am content with the babies and our home, but everything else?  I am lost.  For as [...]]]> Do you ever have those moments when you’ve done something and then later, after you have given it much thought, wish you hadn’t?  Or those moments when you’re really not sure what you want out of life anymore?  I am content with the babies and our home, but everything else?  I am lost.  For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a nurse, but have been having second thoughts.  I am trying to slowly weed out all of the toxic relationships I have in my life, but am struggling.  I have not been sleeping well because of all these thoughts going through my head, but I am getting by.  It is insane the toll all of this stress can take on a person.  Every day has been a struggle lately, but I am making it through.  There is still that one piece of the puzzle missing, but I’m hopeful I will be able to fill it.  And I am still hopelessly in love with the boy, no matter how many times I try to deny it.  So there it is.  My life in a complete nutshell.

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