Dogs I have, had or have known: Emmie, Skye, Ty, Monty, Banner, Lance, Kayla, Grizzley, Dante, Rebel, Dixie, Maverick, Freddie, Jazz, Glitzy, Gatsby, Sadie Cats I have had or have known: Tosti, Augen (German for "eyes"--he had big eyes!), Huckle, Quincy, Diva, Pete, Tilly, Cricket Enjoy your new kitty!

Can anyone explain to me the difference between the 2nd edition, full color version and the 3rd edition. I know the cover style has changed, but has the content? Is it just that the last book has added information about 9-11? TIA.

We give our tithe to our church. We give beyond that to missionaries or local ministries (and Focus on the Family). Never to anyone on TV.

We use Bsafe and have been happy with it. www.bsafehome.com I'm sure they'd have a Mac download. We've had it since 2002, which was too late. Our then 13 yo son had already been exposed to internet p*rn. I didn't think he'd do such a thing :( Since then I've told lots of friends with young boys, "get it before you think you need it...because you don't want to be too late." Get it tonight!

This is the one I'm looking into based on the strong recommendation of a friend who also owns a private business that helps kids with learning issues. Not that reading speed is necessarily a learning issue. Rather, she has seen lots of products and recommends this one.

When I post an ad (For Sale or WTB), I personally prefer to be PMed because it gives me automatic record of any transaction that transpires. So, when replying to a WTB ad, I usually PM them and then also reply to the post telling them I've PMed them (in case they don't get email notifications about PMs). I don't usually do the email option because I like to have records. The email option doesn't give me that. By posting either place, I've basically "invited" people into my life, so I don't feel my privacy has been violated by a PM. I guess that's the way I hope the WTB post-ers feel too.

Not actually a song, but..."This little piggy went to Target...!" (as my then 18mo would say it--of course, she'd been to Target many times so that must be where the pig was going!) I'm sure there are more. I'll be trying to remember them all day. Mine are all older now (19, 17, 14, and 10). It's been a long time since I've heard them sing those sweet songs.

Congratulations!!! What a blessing! Love his beautiful name :)

I'm praying. I was about that age when my beloved dog got hit by a car. I still remember my deep grief...my first experience with death of a loved one. I also remember that my parents didn't really understand or help me in my grief. Maybe they thought I was too young or that it was just a dog. I'll also be praying for you to have wisdom to help them through their grief.

:iagree: Particularly if they have done well in grammar this year. Their foreign language studies will very likely improve their understanding of English grammar even more.

Absolutely! If I let mine quit for the summer, they'd never start back up again! Plus, they lose SO much ground not playing that long.

ChangeOne: www.changeone.com/ FitDay is a GREAT website! Great suggestions. :)

I meant there is almost nothing good about alcohol. Not alcholism. There is NOTHING good about alcoholism. I hope I didn't offend. I too have experienced the fallout first-hand. Nothing good at all.

I haven't read all the posts, so maybe this point was made already. I've read that there is a medical/physiological (not just social) reason for a higher drinking age: the brain is not finished developing fully until the mid-20s. Alcohol use (use and/or abuse) prior to this irreversibly damages those developing brain cells. If this is true, then 18yos are not adults. Another point to consider is that a lot of 15 and 16 year olds look 18. Lower the drinking age to 18 and THEY will be buying liquor. Or their 18 yo high school buddies will be buying it for them. Just a few thoughts. I hate alcohol and how it destroys people and families. If you haven't experienced the fallout of alcoholism, you have no idea how damaging alcohol can be. There's almost nothing good about it. I personally would be happier in a "dry" society! Can't imagine it...but I'd be happier! ;)

Julie, I've said a prayer for you and her! But I also wanted to let you know that the doc probably wouldn't do the surgery thing right away. As in my son's case, my husband first gave him antibiotics. My son's infection was definitely on the side of the toenail. The antibiotics helped at first, but the infection has come back. If this second round of antibiotics doesn't do the trick, then he'll see a podiatrist--who may or may not decide surgery is needed. I wouldn't think there's any harm in waiting a little longer and trying some home remedies (including new shoes!) first. If it persists or worsens, take her to the doc.