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Impacting People

JudiFree.com — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:52:26 +0000

My life was impacted this week from the most unsuspecting source – a touring musician, riding his bike across the country to meet people and to spend time in the communities that he’s playing in. He set aside a considerable amount of time to hang out with Mark, June Jett and I during this busy schedule of riding and playing. The fact that he plays some of the most amazing music I’ve ever heard is secondary to the friendship we created this week.

I spend so much time preparing for church to impact others…

I spend so much time organizing events to impact others…

I spend so much time worrying that I’m not impacting others…

Maybe, I just need to spend more time with people…

The End of It All

JudiFree.com — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:08:01 +0000

I thought having a baby would…

end my career
ruin my marriage
be full of tedious work
end of many friendships
end my social life
make me boring

Instead, having a baby has…

given me a new passion for my work
increased the joy in my marriage
shown me that tedious work for your own baby is actually fun
started and bloomed many new friendships
started a whole new social world
made me more alive with energy with new perspectives

We hear so many negative reasons why people don’t want to have kids. I’m here to tell you that if you have a good foundation and joy in your life, a baby will enhance everything you already have. Now…get to baby making!

The Thing About Blogs

JudiFree.com — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:23:56 +0000

Here’s the thing about blogs…you write it in hopes that someone will read it.

Only…when a certain someone tells you they have read your blog (which is what you want, right?), you immediately take a mental inventory of what’s on your blog to ensure there’s nothing too damaging or revealing on your blog.

Then, inevitably, the next blog post you write is tainted because you are trying to write for your readers and not for yourself.

This is why twitter wins sometimes.

I’m still alive and better than ever

JudiFree.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:28:27 +0000

The last 6 weeks have been a wonderful, dream state blur. Words don’t come close to describing the emotions and love that we have experienced.

For now, here’s a quick list of things that We are learning and experiencing:

Burping, farting, pooping and peeing are celebrated on a semi-hourly basis.

There are not enough burp cloths in the world.

Losing a pacifier at the wrong time is devastating.

Hearing my baby cry isn’t stressful.

You can become an expert at many new things in less than 6 weeks with daily practice. Case in point: diaper changing.

Being a mommy has rewards that outweigh stretch marks, 3 am feedings, and 30 extra pounds.

Praying never felt so good.

Check out junejett.com to hear about June’s adventures!

I’m not a dead link or a mom blog!

JudiFree.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:49:41 +0000

My mind and emotions have been swimming in the deep end lately. I can’t believe I haven’t posted in 2 weeks. That’s the longest I’ve ever gone without spilling my guts for the world to read.

I think it’s time for some spillage, but I can’t seem to get my thoughts in order. Tomorrow, I will have a good post. I promise. I’m not a dead link. And I’m not a mom blog (even though I can hardly keep my mind of my precious little baby girl, June). Here’s what happened in the past 2 weeks:

We felt June kick on the outside of my tummy for the first time – magical.
We had house guests from Missouri.
We are welcoming Joshua White into our home tonight. This will be our first “face-to-face” with anyone from the internets.
My face has gotten fatter – I’m fairly sure of this even though my friends swear it’s not true.
French fries make my feet swell up, but I can’t seem to stay away from them.
I started watching the HBO series, Big Love. It’s just wrong.
We had a snow storm and 2 snow days.
God taught me some lessons.
I miss my blog friends.

Reasonable Fear

JudiFree.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:01:29 +0000

Is there such a thing as reasonable fear with the Lord?

I hear statements like, “Every good parent worries for their child.” and I can’t help but wonder if it’s true. Fear is the opposite of faith…so are we just comforting ourselves and making excuses for our fear?

I want to live FREE of fear and the promises in the Word tell me I can. Right???!?!?!?!?!

CONFESSION: I take pictures of myself

JudiFree.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:17:23 +0000

Ever since I got the iPhone, I take pictures of myself every day. E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y!!!! I told my friends this and they laughed their heads off…especially when they saw the pictures. I’m a dweeb that likes to check her makeup and take funny pictures.

For your enjoyment:

I just woke up

With my helmet cam (a whole other story)

Yes, I'm driving. Yes, I have a weird 1/2 open eye.

I have 100 that look just like this.

This Life Is Not My Own

JudiFree.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:13:28 +0000

Last night, I spent some time with some of my best buddys at the hospital. What should have been a somber and awkward time was a refreshing and belly-gut-laughing time.

I am slowly feeling the tug on my heart to give more… I want to do more. My plate feels full, but just when I think there’s nothing left to give, God prepares a way and my cup overfloweth!

Seriously, Mark and I gave so much time and money last month and we ended up having more money left over in the bank account and more time together than EVER. It was truly supernatural. We are more energetic and refreshed than ever.

This life is not my own. These posessions are not mine to keep. My time is well spent with others I love. My heart is pounding as I write this…

Rare Form

JudiFree.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:20:27 +0000

I’ve been in rare form this week. Noticibly edgy…facetious …cutting…and as one co-worker described “SASSY”.

I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but I don’t feel like being sweet to people. When something witty (or cutting) comes to mind, I just blurt it out. I just don’t feel like my “Happy-go-lucky” self!

Sorry if I have said anything to hurt or offend you in the past week. I just need to get into the Word and humble myself I guess…

Here are some questions I’m pondering this week:

Do I just need an attitude adjustment or is this just my real personality?
Can “SASSY” ever be a good thing?
If everyone is rubbing me the wrong way…am I the one who needs to turn around?

Me vs. Me

Notes from my Weekend

JudiFree.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:05:35 +0000

I don’t like shopping at newly opened stores – they don’t have sale racks yet. Target without sale racks = SUCKS
I filled up my gas tank for $35 instead of $50 – it was great
I really hate to be alone. I was alone all day Saturday and almost lost my mind. I filled the empty space with shopping with strangers – probably not the best option (but I did get a new pair of amazing boots).
Every store I shopped at this weekend was crowded and busy – are we sure we are in an ecomonic crisis?
Mark and I like sushi now – we must be growing up
More than anything in the ENTIRE world, I love to spend time with my husband
I cut my hair to look “futuristic” for a friend’s birthday party. It was the bomb - and now I have bangs.
If you have a choice between Cottonelle & Cottonelle ULTRA for the exact same price…why wouldn’t you always get ULTRA?

How was your weekend?

Cottonelle vs. Cottonelle Ultra - No contest

Tokyo Joes - Sushi, Rice Bowls, Hot Husband & New Bangs

Notice the iphone and blackberry, new bangs and sushi!

We know how to have fun!