What is family: Definition and 176 Discussions

I'm taking a meal to a family who just had a new baby. The only restrictions are no pork. Anyone got any ideas for something inexpensive but yummy? I'd also like to have a dessert too. Thanks! God bless, Amanda

Well I have two urgent prayer requests. First the most important one, my husband Michael works for AT&T and is going to Houston to help fix up the damage done by the hurricane to the phone cables. He will be gone for 3 weeks straight and then he gets two days to come home and heads back for...

My family is facing financial ruin as many are. :eek: We are struggling from paycheck to paycheck and now seem to be getting behind. :cry: I have been unable to work as a nurse for over a year, due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth. :( This is a degenerative disease that will only worsen over time and...

Wow, we have been hit so hard lately. I'm usually such a positive person, but I'm really down right now. My husband found out he may be losing his job in the next 30-90 days. This is if business doesn't pick up at his work - which does not seem likely. I'm worried more about him then...

I am planning a vendor event with several other local DS consultants. I want an event that will generate 500-1000 people. Some of them are content with an event that will only bring 100-250 people. I told them that if I'm planning an event I want to end the day hoarse and with my feet hurting...

Hey all....A lady in my church very unexpectedly passed away this morning. Her name was Kaye. To add to matters, her sister was killed in a house fire less than 6 months ago, so her parents and family have already dealt with some serious grief this year. She and her sister were both in their...

I don't have a "big" prayer request but have one. Please pray for strength for me for the next few weeks. We've had a lot of schedule changes and things happening around me. My family is good, but I don't want us to lose it in the upcoming weeks! We have a lot happening! Besides work and...

Okay...I have 2 questions that I know you guys can all help me with. 1. What is the temp reading of steaks based on how they are cooked? Rare, MRare, Medium, MWell, Well Done. I should dig out all my cookbooks and see if I can find it. I know it has to be there, but thought you guys might...

I want to take a winter vacation this year with my family instead of buying Xmas presents. My DH and I are teachers so we have 2 weeks off (only want to be gone about 1 week, preferably after Xmas). Here are some stipulations: --two kids, 1 and 4 --live in DFW area, need to drive --no more...

A GOOD friend of ours is in need of some prayers. William is 14 years old...strong, usually very healthy (he just doesn't get sick!) young man. He's the sweestest thing ever. He volunteers to watch our dogs when we go out-of-town, he'll walk them them just because he wants to and helps ANYONE...

A 16 year old girl that is very close to my brother passed away last night waiting for an emergency liver transplant. Her brother passed away 3 years ago after having a heart transplant. There is no genetic disorder, it was just coincidence that they both had organ failures. Please keep their...

For those of you who are seasoned directors - How do you do it? How do you stay on top of things? How do you keep a good balance of your time with: Family balance? (I have a huge commitment with - my immediate family/grandmother/school/son's sports) Leading your team? Preparing for...

I just found out a little bit ago that my sisters childhood friend just lost her little boy to a freak accident in thier home. I know she really needs prayers coming her way. 2 reasons 1st she just lost her little boy and the 2nd one is about 8 months ago she lost her oldest DS to a brain tumor...

I was just flipping through my Family Circle mag (Aug edition) & came across a pretty great article! It's called "money in the bag" & starts on pg 69. It has some great tips to share with potential or new recruits. It does list PC under "hot markets" & "tried & true" at the end of the article...

I got news today about one of my team members, Crystal Meade. Actually its her husband, Chris. He fell yesterday about 40 feet from a tree and broke both of his legs, a shin and possibly a pelvic bone. He will be in surgery on Monday morning. Crystal is doing well. She is 35 weeks pregnant with...

Tonight I went to pick up chicken for dinner and saw a heartbreaking flyer. The man has terminal lung cancer and has been given 1-3 years to live. He even attached verification of his illness. He has no insurance and is worried his wife and kids will be out on the street when he dies. I...

Hey all, I was wondering if some of you could say a prayer for Henry William Berlin and his family. This is such a horrible tragedy and the family is having a terrible time dealing with it. Here is a link to the story: http://www.wlky.com/news/16962127/detail.html

While I am not a hugely religous person I know this family believes in the power of prayer. Not to mention they are very sweet people... A friend sent this to me today... My friends baby just died of Anencephaly. And watching my friends bury her child today is something I hope I never...

Does anyone know what pc recipes aside from power cooking recipes that can feed a family for like $2 a serving I think there were posting about this before but don't see them... Thanks

Well, sort of! We leave early in the morning to visit family and then I'm off to conference 3. I get to see Janetupnorth while in Milwaukee - she promised to not spill the beans on all the announcements and I know she's pretty strong so I don't think I'll get any pre-announcements out of...

I'm working on making sure my family isn't left eating PB&J on nights when I do my shows...which was happening WAY more often that I'd like to admit in May... It's only my husband and 3 yr old daughter at home, so trying to cook something that is easy, and doable for them both, is sometimes...

When you think of some of our TOP Family Friendly/Kid Friendly recipes, what comes to mind for you..... I've been asked to submit 2 for a local newsletter on these guidelines, and thought I'd get you guys' opinions... :>

I am going on a family vacation. My dad and my director both suggested I do a cooking show for them while I am there. I am willing to take the DCB and sautee pan and some small tools with me ...but I'm getting nervous about the "just ask" part. I talked to my aunt who said she wasn't sure...

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I am posting to ask you to keep my family in your prayers - my cousins husband's trial will start this week and we are praying that the punishment fits the crime that he has committed - he killed my cousin in July Here is a recent article http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/793/story/253165.html...

We are taking a family vacation to Boston this summer. We live in the Northwest...about 5 miles from the Canadian Border, so the far, far, Northwest! We will be spending 3 nights in Boston and then heading to a family cabin in New Hampshire (Fitzwilliam Lake to be exact). We're so excited...

Last night I was looking through my womans day and family circle magazines(not sure which one it was) but anyway....there were a set of salad choppers very similiar to ours but were in a green color. Selling for $19.99. Anyone else see this?

I'm needing some help trying to decide on a vacation spot for us this year. We'll need to stay within a 6-hour driving distance, no $$ for flying. We are located in central Illinois, our town is Carlinville. Anyone have a program that will make Carlinville the bull's eye & tell me the...

Okay I got suprised again when DH asked if I wanted to go look for a car this weekend. This all came up because we want to rent a car for a road trip this summer. We have a DD and DS and they need a bit more space then my Camry. Okay here is the dilema I know what I like when I see it and right...

Just need to get some perspective here. I try never to mix family and business because I've found the combination usually doesn't mix. I've tried to help out my family for years and I've always gotten the short end of the stick and I refuse to help my family any more. I end up the bad guy...