Sunshine, Smiles, and Butts

I am waiting for one more 70 degree day...just one more. Winter in Wisconsin seems to last, well, FOREVER! This fall weather seemed to have snuck up on me and now I am missing our hot and humid summer. So yes, I am praying for a few more warm days to come my way! :)

I just had to highlight a couple cute boys playing on the playground. I am blessed to be able to watch this boy the same age as my son. They play really well together and a little extra income is helping a lot! :) God sure takes care of us! :)

On this particular day the sun was shining and we were in the 60's.... close to my 70 degree day I am longing for. The boys and I had a nice stroll around the neighborhood, me walking and them riding in the wagon. The day was awesome and beautiful but then I let something make me angry.

I am not a person who likes to complain but this issue seems like it exists at all our parks.

What issue??? Well, just take a peek at my picture below.

Yep, cigarette butts just thrown on the ground in the park by playground. I don't know about you but I for one got a bit angry. There was a time last year that my son actually put one of these cancer sticks in his mouth. :( GROSS There have been a couple times too that I have left a park because of people smoking right where my kids are playing. NOT COOL- DISRESPECTFUL

I do not understand how parents or caregivers feel OK to smoke around children?? Then to leave the butts around so anyone of these little ones can pick it up and put it in their mouths...grrrrrr

1. I know I really should not allow something like this to steal my joy but it truly is upsetting. 2. I know I should not be judging. 3. I should not be pointing out the speck in someones eye. 4. I should be more loving. So my solution was to just rebuke smoking and praying for addictions to be broken and freedom to take place. So I have decided that no longer will this issue make me angry and steal my joy but instead I am going to pray about it. JOIN ME! :)

Comments

Maegan Morin said…

I am personally a smoker but I share your disgust at seeing cigarette butts all over parks. I know that I personally twist out the cherry of all my smokes, stomp on them till their not lit anymore and toss the butts in the garbage. Its really not that hard. Some people are just so lazy.

October 18, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Maegan Morin said…

Oh and for the record my kids have seen me smoke but its not like im sitting their blowing it in their faces... just saying.

October 18, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Praises from a Wife and Mommy! said…

Thank You Maegan Morin for being a responsible smoker.

October 20, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Knot Genie Review and Giveaway

If you have a little girl and have not heard of the Knot Genie then you need to watch the following video: "The Knot Genie™ and Teeny Genie™ Detangling Brushes were created for every mom that has endured the foot stomping and screaming matches that come with brushing their child's hair. With the Knot Genie, even the curliest, most knotted up hair practically slips through the unique bristle configuration – gently and painlessly. Try the Knot Genie on your kids (or on yourself) – you'll be amazed by the ease of brushing, as well as how it virtually stops breakage and split ends. You've wished for hair brushing standoffs to end. Wish granted." My Review: Thanks to the Knot Genie for sending me the product to conduct my review. I was not paid for this review and all opinions expressed are 100% mine. I know I have grown so tired of my daughter coming to tears every morning when we did her hair. I was becoming to think she was the most

Student Life Application Study Bible Review and GIVEAWAY #NLTBible #TyndaleBibles #LifeApplicationStudyBible #BibleForStudents #SeriousStudyComesToLife

About this Bible: The incomparable Student Life Application Study Bible is a work of serious scholarship, exquisite design, and a resolve for Scripture application in your daily life. Equipped with the Filament Bible app to help you go further in your reading and study of the Bible, the Student Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation will jump off the page and into your life with more than 27,000 on-page and in-app notes, over 350 maps, infographics, illustrations, and much more. Combining Bible study with full-color visualizations and technology, the STUDENT LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE will jump off the page and into your life. The Student Life Application Study Bible uses the clear and accurate text of the New Living Translation and is equipped with the Filament Bible app to help you go further in your reading and study of the Bible. This incomparable Bible is a work of serious scholarship, exquisite design, and a resolve for Scripture application

Book Review and Giveaway: "God's Word for Families" #godsword @familydevotional #devotional

God’s Word for Families, is not your average devotional. With 365 ten-minute devotional activities designed around a variety of learning styles, each week’s devotions will reinforce what your family is learning at church. This wholly Apostolic discipleship tool will help you engage your family members in God’s Word every day of the week. By exploring a biblical passage from Sunday to Saturday with simple, fun activities, God’s Word for Families will bring parents and kids closer to God. Weekly Overview: ✨Sunday – Introduction (an age-appropriate version of the week’s Bible passage) ✨Monday – “Why?” (activities that show the purpose behind the Bible study) ✨Tuesday – Analytic Learning (“Fun Facts!” and “Did You Know?” activities to dig deeper into Scripture) ✨Wednesdays – Worship (a featured lyric video and other Apostolic songs) ✨Thursday – Real-life Application (a present-day story to illustrate the Bible lesson) ✨Friday – Discussion (questions for parents and kids to ask each oth

Praises of a Wife and Mommy

Search This Blog