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Wordless Wednesday, Playing Catch Up!

07.07.2010 by Girl on Fire // 17 Comments

Wow, Wednesday again already?  Things have been busy busy busy as always around here.  I am taking the Neurontin and have been on it for over a week now.  Next Saturday the dose will double up.  We shall see….it doesn’t make me tired like they said it will, so maybe they will give me something […]

Categories // Around Our House Tags // Ben Cooksey, Enjoy, family, Life, Time, wordless wednesday

Happy 4th! R.I.P. B.C.!

07.04.2009 by Girl on Fire // 3 Comments

I wanted to tell everyone to have a happy and safe 4th! I plan to spend today with my family, as well as remember a friend, Ben Cooksey, who passed last year. Suicide is one of those things that just sticks with you.   My heart goes out to his family today! Remember all the good […]

Categories // Around Our House Tags // 4th of July, Ben Cooksey, HIT & RUN, Suicide Prevention

Out of the Darkness walk

10.20.2008 by Girl on Fire // 3 Comments

Yesterday my friend Misti, all of my children and myself joined with the Cooksey Family and walked in the Out of the Darkness Walk. It was a 5K walk for Suicide prevention and awareness. Our team raised $1700 to help fund this great organization. Below are some pictures I managed to take while walking Saturday. […]

Categories // Did You Know? Tags // Ben Cooksey, Out of the Darkness Walk, Suicide Prevention

Sponsor me at Out of the Darkness

09.29.2008 by Girl on Fire // Leave a Comment

As you know, our friend Ben Cooksey committed suicide in July. His family has set up a walk team and we have joined it. My goal is only $100, I hope to exceed this. If everyone that reads my blog, or has me on myspace or in a yahoo group just donated $1.00 I would […]

Categories // Did You Know? Tags // Ben Cooksey, Out of the Darkness Walk, sponsor us, Suicide Prevention

Double Espresso please!

08.28.2008 by Girl on Fire // Leave a Comment

OH boy what have I gotten myself into? The girls had 4H sign ups today. Lauren is 4 so she is old enough for Clover Kids. Morgan and Lauren both signed up for 5 classes each! I have no idea what to expect. No clue what all is involved. I am clueless. Yes clueless. Yea, […]

Categories // Around Our House Tags // 4H, Ben Cooksey, Big Wheel Bitches get afros

Remembering a Friend, helping a family

07.05.2008 by Girl on Fire // 1 Comment

Taking this time to remember a friend and to reflect on life. Ben Cooksey was a very talented person. He was a musician, an artist, a friend, a son, a brother, and an uncle. I am sure he has made an impact in many peoples lifes over the years, and will be missed by many. […]

Categories // Did You Know? Tags // Ben Cooksey, Suicide Prevention

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Update on Baby Darby!

Darby is home with her family!  She is recovering from surgery now.  Now, they must wait and see if the surgery helps.  From talking to Janna, as I understand it, Darby will need to have Liver Biopsies pretty often to make sure things are working.  Janna said that the surgeon who operated on Darby, did […]

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