I am going to start blogging clean recipes. I have been eating healthy for awhile and stopped blogging. It is long overdue. I am also going to start talking about my weight loss journey. I hope it helps you…. enjoy!

Featured in the book “Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma” by Jeff Provine.

Here is a description of the book from Amazon. Since Norman’s inception more than 120 years ago as a college town, it has gathered a shadowy history and more than a few residents who refuse to leave. Ghostly organ music and sinister whispers fill school buildings in the night. Patients walk the surgical suites of the old infirmary, which was once a quarantine ward for polio victims. Long-deceased sisters still occupy their sororities–one even requiring an exorcism–and dorms are notorious for poltergeists and unexplainable sounds. Professor Jeff Provine sheds light on some of the darker corners of this historic campus and the secrets that reside there.

By the book by clicking through to amazon here

I am the mother of an American Airman

I give my complete and unwavering support to my Airman.
As my son serves the people of the United States, so I humbly offer up my prayers for his safety and the safety and health of those he serves beside.
I respect his choice to adhere to a strict moral code and system of values that has preserved our great country for over two centuries.
I accept that my Airman’s first duty is to his country and I understand that this sacrifice he willingly makes is what keeps our nation great.
I will never expect anything but the best from my Airman for I know he is capable. I know that an Airman’s heart is true and strong, and that my Airman will endure.
I will never abandon my Airman, my so, and my love. I will love him unconditionally. He will know I am there for him, even when he is alone.
I am disciplined, emotionally and mentally tough, learning to wait for phone calls and letters or emails home. I, like my Airman, am an expert.
I stand ready to do what ever I can do to let my son, my Airman, know that we are here for him, beside him, we love him and
I will pray for swift destruction of the enemies of our country. I am the person who stood guardian of this man who has become my Airman,
now our guardian of freedom and the American way of life.

I AM THE MOTHER OF AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.

Taylor,

You came into this world on a wing and a prayer. I desperately wanted you so much! As you know my first child being born handicapped made me dive into trying to help get him to a place where he could be self sufficient. I spent all day and night taking care of him and doing therapy. I had no time to think of having another child. I was devastated when I realized he was not going to be able to take care of himself. After some time had passed I start thinking about having another child. It was not a decision I took lightly. I made up my mind that I was ready for another child even if they too would have had problems.

Trying to have a baby but miscarrying over and over was hard. I had put my feelings in a safe place so I would not hurt so much when I lost another baby. When it was confirmed that it was your turn to try to enter the world I did everything I could to help you along. Doctors ordered staying in bed, getting weekly shots and praying you would not come out early. I had some help so I could stay in bed with Dad keeping the house picked up. Then one day it was time to get out of bed because you were coming. I then had everything ready for you to come home. I was not prepared for the rush of emotions I experienced as you were born and you began to cry. It was like in that one moment I fully realized I actually had been pregnant and had just had a baby. What an emotional rush as the floodgates opened on the safe place where I had put my feelings for years. Love filled me up and overflowed because it could not be contained within my body. You came into this world surrounded with the love of your whole family. Everyone was in the room crying from joy.

One day after we came home I was holding you on my lap and looking into your eyes as you were looking into mine. I had an epiphany as I realized even though you were a separate person with your own soul you were me. Not only do you have my genes, my family is your family and so on but what I realized was more than that. We come from the same place. In essence we are the same. I fiercely wanted to make sure you had comfort, were fed, clothed and happy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone felt that way about everyone. Love one another is something we are all supposed to do. As human beings we all come from the same place. Just imagine what it would be like if our world filled with love. It would be as though we were living in heaven.

You watched me sacrifice my life out of love for my family and what I felt was morally right to do. Your life could have been easier as well as mine if I would have followed the recommendations of others and put your older brother into a home. I felt that it was better for him to be taken care of with love than off somewhere even though that mean life would be difficult for me. Even though I was grounded as a care giver I never let that stand in the way of you being able to do things. I wanted and encouraged you to live life fully. You came into the world an old soul and very smart where people around you noticed and would comment about it. I always trusted you would make the right decisions for yourself even when I wasn’t around. Every time you wanted to learn or explore something new I was excited and gave you the means and freedom to do so. I had no hope for any outcome in your life other than you to be educated and happy. I watched you grow into the amazing man that you are becoming and always have been very proud of you.

You came home one day to tell me you were going to join the United States Air Force. We talked about your reasons and I respected your decision. You were ready to make the sacrifice you felt that you had to make for your country. I guess one thing I taught you inadvertently is that sometimes you have to give up personal desires for yourself for a greater good. I don’t take your sacrifice lightly nor do most people. It is amazing that only 1% of the population will ever serve in the military.

Now it is time for me to cut the umbilical cord and set you free in the world. I drove you to MEP’s (Military entrance processing station) and watched you drive away. Then I was excited that we were able to come visit you in your hotel before you left. As we drove back home I was wondering if you were getting any sleep. The next morning was wonderful because we were getting to see you again. On this visit I watched you swear in and took many photos. I was so full of pride! The Air Force is lucky to be getting such a great human being! I am thankful that I was able to get the time with you that day. I got a terrific hug from you and then it was time to watch you drive away in the bus.

You are leaving our house in the same way you came in. I am once again caught up in a rush of emotion I was not expecting. I always thought it was cliche to watch a movie where parents seemed to overact at their children leaving home. My rational mind tells me that this is a great decision you have made and I am happy about it. From somewhere inside of me once again there is a rush as the floodgates are opened and my feelings are all over the place. Pride, fear, sadness, happiness, worry, excitement and many other words are all jumbled together and coming out almost all at the same time. I tried to shield you from my emotional roller coaster so you wouldn’t feel bad leaving although I’m sure I did a horrible job of keeping it all in.

As I walked to my car to come back home I kept having thoughts run through my mind. I hope you left feeling happy. I hope and wonder that I said everything I should have said over the years. I know I repeated myself many times not knowing if I told you something important. I wonder if you truly know how much you are loved? Do you really know how proud we are of you? Do you know how wonderful you are? I hope they quickly see in you all the wonderful attributes you have!

Love,
Your over emotional, full of pride, hot mess….. MOM
oxoxoxox

‘Woodlands Paranormal’ investigations are anything but normal

by J. Werner / WoodlandsOnline.com
khou.com
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:02 AM

THE WOODLANDS, Texas—On All Hallow’s Eve everyone is just a little jittery about things that go bump in the night, but according to the Woodlands Paranormal, most apparitions and noises have a logical explanation. The mission of this group of rational human beings is to investigate and determine the root cause of perceived paranormal events using a normal thought process, but their investigations are anything but normal.

Formed in 2007, the organization is based in The Woodlands but its members are scattered throughout the Greater Houston area, and come from diverse backgrounds and occupations. According to the case manager, Cathy Nance, the eclectic group consists of skeptics, clergymen, public safety officials, and medical professionals, but not necessarily anyone with extrasensory perception skills.

“Our role is to investigate the phenomena using scientific methods and available technology, then make a rational determination,” said Nance.

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Nance, a healthcare professional in the nursing field, will be speaking in Jefferson, Texas, on the topic of mental health. Her presentation is titled, “Negative Cases. Are the Voices Real?”

To read the rest of the story go to
http://www.khou.com/news/local/Woodlands-Paranormal-investigations-are-anything-but-normal-176584981.html

Woodlands Paranormal investigations are anything but normal
Published 10/30/2012 | By J. Werner

THE WOODLANDS, Texas—On All Hallow’s Eve everyone is just a little jittery about things that go bump in the night, but according to the Woodlands Paranormal, most apparitions and noises have a logical explanation. The mission of this group of rational human beings is to investigate and determine the root cause of perceived paranormal events using a normal thought process, but their investigations are anything but normal.

Formed in 2007, the organization is based in The Woodlands but its members are scattered throughout the Greater Houston area, and come from diverse backgrounds and occupations. According to the case manager, Cathy Nance, the eclectic group consists of skeptics, clergymen, public safety officials, and medical professionals, but not necessarily anyone with extrasensory perception skills

to read the rest of the article go here
http://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=49049

Tonight 9/8C on the Biography Channel

Season 5, Episode 4

My episode of My Ghost Story airs

Synopsis:Episode 45 – Full Episode
Investigators capture the voices of inmates’ ghosts at Ohio’s Mansfield Prison. Confederate spirits haunt a Texas house. A woman is possessed by the ghost of a little girl. A creature known as the “Crawler” haunts an old Oklahoma church.

My part of the episode is about Black Bear in Oklahoma.
“Church of Darkness” Olive township, Oklahoma
It is the last 8 minutes of the show

To watch the episode go http://www.biography.com/tv/my-ghost-story/videos/episode-45-full-episode-3591747789

The Kindle version of “On Haunted Ground” by Lisa Rogers is being offered for a limited time for FREE on amazon! Be sure and get your copy! Our paranormal team investigated this property and are featured in the book. I Would love to hear your feedback. I really enjoyed reading her story

http://www.amazon.com/On-Haunted-Ground-Cemetery-ebook/dp/B007SNRWYO/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

Got a call today from Laura Calhoun from Resurrection Talent. We talked about my doing some promoting for her people as well as getting some promotion for the group. Looking forward to seeing where things are going to go from a collaboration with her.

Accepted a position to contribute to the new magazine Paranormal Times as a consultant and a journalist

http://www.paranormaltimesmag.com/