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If you listen to CCM then you know who Matt Hammitt is. If you don't then let me share. He is the lead singer of Sanctus Real, but more importantly, he is Bowen's Dad. Bowen was born with a heart defect and through the families struggles they have begun a new organization to help other families. Here's the scoop on how you can help them help others... Hey everyone, its Matt from Sanctus Real. As a result of the medical struggles we've faced with our son Bowen over the past year, my wife Sarah and I have started Whole Hearts Foundation to assist other families with children suffering from congenital heart defects. We are currently in the running to win a $50k grant from Pepsi, but we need your help. We have to get voted into the top 10 at refresheverything.com in order to win. We have one week left. I'm asking you to join us in the final week of our campaign to win Whole Hearts $50k, which will help us support families with children suffering from heart defects! ...

started a project or an email and then had to stop only to find it unfinished or in the "draft", and you could not remember why you even began? That has happened to me more than once. I'm sure that it will happen again (and probably in the near future). I have been trying to memorize Psalm 100 for the past few months now and to be honest with you...I'm still struggling with verse 1. I keep forgetting. Is that normal? I don't think so. I think it is me adjusting to the next "chapter of my life". I am trying to embrace this change, but like many people...I don't really like these kinds of changes. School starts back in 2 weeks, I begin teaching clarinet to students and I will be gaining an extra hour of work time. Put all this together and I am excited, but tired with all the "changes". So how do I embrace these changes? Knowing the this is all part of God's plan for this life that I am living. So...maybe it is okay that I'm not...

New Christian Music Releases For July 26, 2011 - NewReleaseTuesday.com

The GA Car Seat Law has changed : all children must ride in a car seat until they are 8 yrs old! Call 279-3350 for questions. If you are on WIC, Peachcare or Medicaid, this Weds, July 20th you can receive a free booster seat IF you pre-register at 279-3350 and bring your car & the children who need the booster seat & attend a 20 min session at the Glynn Co Health Dept (2747 4th St). The staff from the Office of Injury Prevention will be there to explain the new law, distribute booster seats & help with installation to those families eligible (WIC, Peachtree & Medicaid). ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

of a new week. I have had some real heavy deep thoughts over the week and wondering where it is that God is carrying me to. I feel a difference coming, but I have yet to know what it is. I have to be honest with you...I'm a bit scared to let you know these things, only because to many of you, it sounds crazy. The fact of the matter is, I can always tell when a major change in my life is about to take place. A few things have already happened. A close friend of the family lost her brother Thursday and then her husband was rushed into emergency surgery on Sunday morning. I am praying for them both. My heart is heavy for my family too. I know that there is a change that is going to take place; however, I don't know what that is yet. I have also had this longing in my heart to just sit and be with God. I don't feel like I have had enough time to spend in HIS presence. I did wake up early this morning to read His Word and to pray. I'm not scared of where I am going, I ca...

be so tired? I feel like I have done less in this week than in the past two weeks, but I am exhausted! Is that from the early hours of being at work or the fact that it is just to hot outside to really enjoy any physical activity? I'm not sure but I know that I am completely zapped of any energy. Case in point, the past couple of days when I get home...I start reading my book and the next thing you know...I'm asleep on the couch! I am not one to take naps in the middle of the day so I find that to be very disturbing. I know that tomorrow is my last "Off" day. Bart will be back to work on Monday and VBS is finished up tomorrow. So maybe just maybe I'll sleep til the day is long on Saturday. Well one can hope ;-) I feel a bad for not blogging sooner but to be honest, once I get home I don't even want to turn my computer on. Yesterday I took the kids over to my friends house so they could play and so I could get some much needed "girl time". My fr...

If you missed the list, here it is...in Full! Enjoy this weeks New Releases! New Christian Music Releases For July 12, 2011 - NewReleaseTuesday.com ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

One of my favorite singers has just announced... After releasing his acclaimed worship album, We Cry Out: The Worship Project, GRAMMY®-nominated artist Jeremy Camp announces his fall headlining “We Cry Out Tour” beginning September 29th in Georgia and concluding on November 20th in Texas. The 29-city tour will feature reigning GMA Artist of the Year Francesca Battistelli as well as special guest Adam Cappa. Tour dates are below and ticket information can be found online at http://jeremycamp.com/tour . (Post from www.newreleasetuesday.com ) ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

If you want to take part in deciding the next GA License Plate then follow this link! Fun to participate in matters of the state. https://etax.dor.ga.gov/ ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

I have been feeling a bit frustrated, and instead of blowing my top I decided to look up "Anger" for some wisdom and insight. I have to tell you that I am not the best when it comes to keeping my cool, and I really have a hard time with going with the flow when "My" schedule gets changed. So instead of lashing out I looked up and this is what I found. I hope it helps you too. True Woman | I Need to Vent ~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

First let me apologize for not finishing this last entry sooner, but trying to get back into the swing of things didn't work out just as I planned. I will blog about that a bit later... So the wrap of Vegas...It's Saturday, and I have to say it was a nice start of the day to just relax and take my time to get ready to go anywhere. Mike and I met up with a few friends over at Hooters. While we waited we grabbed breakfast. It was good, but nothing to really write home about. A little gambling (Mike not me) and a lot of conversation was on the agenda. Then we strolled over to Carnival once again to relax with other Alum. Now I can't say that I don't blame Larry for taking the lead to head indoors, but I was not so keen at first about heading into the "I Love This Place" to hang out. But we did, and ordered a bit of food. Not bad for a little pick me up. The conversation was lively as we met up with other Alum and just relaxed and laughed to loud and to ofte...