I went to bed a while ago but I was having bad back spasms so I got back up to take a muscle relaxant and wait for it to kick in. (This could be a VERY funny post with horrendous spelling and grammar by the time we get to the end! No promises though. I usually handle the meds pretty well.) So … since I am awake anyway … I decided to go ahead and write my Friday Fragment post!
First a couple of referrals:
I’ve entered for a Mother’s Day Birthstone Necklace Giveaway at http://wp.me/p97XK-3VM from @glockets! I had never heard of Glockets before tonight. Now I want one! They’re a glass locket, shaped in a heart or a circle, that you can put birthstones, locks of baby hair, any tiny thing that’s precious to you, in the locket! Is that not the sweetest thing? I am so hoping I win one! But you can enter too! Just run right on over to meet Loni, at The Writing Canvas. Tell her Beth sent you!
Two of my blog buddies are officially published this week! I would throw them parties if I had that much energy! Since I don’t … I’ll tell you where to buy their books!
Donna McNicol, of My Write Spot, is one of the sweetest, most supportive, blog friends ever! Check her out on twitter and Facebook too. Anyway in addition to her romance novels, Donna writes in a style called #FlashFiction. (They are super short but incredibly creative stories. She even manages plot twists in the little critters!)
Her flash fiction, The Dance, was accepted for inclusion in the new e-book, “I Am Woman Anthology – Vol 1″. This book was published to help women in need. From the website:
“This collection features fictional stories and poems written by women from all over the world. It is a celebration of womanhood, of overcoming hard times and enjoying the good. Each story or poem, in its own way, illustrates the capacity every woman has for courage and strength, no matter what the circumstances.
The ‘I Am Woman’ campaign is about using our voices to help other women. To raise awareness of women across the planet who have in effect ‘lost their voice’ or had it taken away either through, fear, abuse, illness or war. We must speak for them until they can do it for themselves.
Proceeds from this book will be are shared equally between Women’s Aid, Breakthrough and Women for Women. No costs will be deducted.”
And my dear friend Katharine, who is one of the biggest reasons I HOPE God sends me to Allume this year after all, is releasing her first e-book TODAY! Katharine can be found at Just a Thought, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Her beautiful new e-book is called Grace And Fresh Ink: 52 Devotional Stories For The Seasons Of Faith. And believe you me … Katharine can write a devotional! God frequently uses her gift of words to convict me. He also uses her to make me laugh! This is going to be a great book! I hope you’ll get a copy! And pop onto Katharine’s blog, twitter, of FB this weekend and wish her a happy birthday! She turns 50 on Mother’s Day. (I don’t make a habit of revealing women’s ages on my blog but she’s been proclaiming her pending birthday for months. I don’t think she be upset!
While I’m in referral mode, here’s one more, my mom (who is 19 years older than me) has found great joy recently in photographing nature’s beauty (especially flowers) and posting them on her blog and on Facebook. Here blog is at http://mylivinglens.blogspot.com . Would you be so kind as to help me bless her this Mother’s Day by following her blog? She truly does take some beautiful photos! And they’re a super quick read! Thanks!
Hmmm … what other fragments should I disperse …
I went for a job interview this morning. I doubt that they will hire me but I would be delighted if they did! Sounds like a great job! I also decided that I had already wasted enough time working to get certified for a job that would almost certainly stress me out so I withdrew from my AT&T course. Felt like a huge load off my spirit when I finally made that choice! So I’m looking again. Really want to finding something that fits God’s plans for me!
I really want to be going to either the YMCA or YWCA for water aerobics in the mornings but we simply do not have the money for gym fees. I’m a little tempted to do it anyway. I really want to use this unemployment time to get my health back and that requires exercise. Every single doctor tells me that because of my arthitis I need to be doing water exercises!
Meds are kicking in and I’m getting foggy! More than usual! 
See Mrs. 4444 to link up your own fragmentation!
Twitter: kzemek
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I think it's sweet of you to give a shout out for your mother's blog and those of your blogging friends and will visit them. That devotional book sounds good so will look into that as well. Maybe there is something you can cut out to take that water exercise class instead. Hope you get the job you want!
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I dunno, Karen! I told my husband that I want to be a pampered (stay at home) homemaker/wife/mom again and he just looked at me skeptically! LOL!
Katherine is an awesome writer! I think you would love her devotional book!
I'm trying to figure out a way to make the water exercise work.
Hope your back feels better and you get a call tomorrow saying that the job is yours (that would immediate cure the back for a little while at least).
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Thanks Wayne. You're very sweet!
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The books sound like good reads…I'll have to check them out. Already popped over to your mom's blog.
And you know I'm always praying for your health, work…whatever you need. Love you, my friend. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Crud. Beth, that's me, Stacy. I forgot I had to sign into my old wordpress account to comment on another blog. There's nothing there so don't follow that link.
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I figured out that it was you.
Great blog name by the way! … I love you too! Hope you have a blessed Mother's Day!
Seems to me like you handled the meds quite well because you were thoroughly coherent all the way to the end of the post. I am making a wish that the perfect job for you finds you (it will). I'm glad you listened to your gut instead of following the course on something that was not meant to make you happy.
Thanks Hun! I'm glad too!
Beth, my sweet friend, thank you so much for all your wonderful help spreading the word about my book! You rock! If not at Allume, one day, we will meet in person, so that I can give you this((hug)) in real life!!
Blessings, and Happy Mother's Day!
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You are most welcome! And maybe some day … it will be the other way around!
Now about Allume … is your hubby staying in Harrisburg or do you have room for a stowaway (room mate)? I'm trying REALLY hard to figure out a way that I can do it. No promises yet but I know I need to decide fairly soon.
Hey Beth,The hubs is coming with me. His family lives close by, and there is a conference at a church near there that he wants to check out, so, we decided that although we'll hardly be spending time together, we'd make this an anniversary trip. Having said that, we usually only go out for dinner for our anniversary, and that hotel is going to cost was more than the price of dinner!! lol. He will be staying at the hotel all but one night.(we could have a party in my room that night!) Sorry, I couldn't be more help. Are you following the allume updates? This Tues. I think they are having a twitter party for the new launch of Jessica heights coffee business, and they are giving away a ticket! And a years supply of coffee, which I know you don't drink, so I'll take that off your hands if you win it! lol—
I understand entirely! I think it's going to be too much this year anyway. We'll see what happens!
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Twitter: doreenb8
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Thank you for sharing those lovely links, Beth. It sure is looking nice around here:)
Happy Mothers Day!! I will say some prayers for you, I am dealing with awful back spasms as well:(
I'm sorry to hear that, Doreen! It sucks when you lie down to rest and the muscles seize up! I'll be praying for you!
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Those Glockets are tres cute! Hope you win one, and then I wanna SEE it!
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I'll be sending healing thoughts to you. Sorry about your back pains, Beth.
Thanks for all the fun info in this post.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day.
xoRobyn
Thanks Robyn! Did you get to see that precious nephew of yours this weekend?
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Those glockets look awesome! I'm glad you withdrawed from the AT&T course, if you felt immediate peace you made the right decision! Thank you so much for always being so encouraging, I appreciate you!
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I appreciate you too, luv! You have a beautiful heart and I always enjoy visiting your blog!
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Thanks so much for the book mention…it really is great to help a good cause.
I agree about the water aerobics. I have pretty severe OA as well as Fibromyalgia. When I was working I did the warm water aerobics at the Y and they really helped. We travel too much now.
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I told hubby today that we need to find a way to make it work. We'll see what happens.
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I told hubby today that we need to find a way to make it work. We'll see what happens.
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I told hubby today that we need to find a way to make it work. We'll see what happens.
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If I win one I will definitely post a photo!
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You have pointed me in some interesting directions here. Will definitely follow up.
Absolutely can not imagine having a mom 19 yrs older. Those years tend to melt away as we grow older. I hope the two of you are able to share many companionable years.
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