I think this picture is self-explanatory so I won't belittle your intelligence by explaining it.If you don't get it then you can e-mail me and I'll keep your intelligence level a secret. :)
I have a favor -- through a poll. I wasn't going to post at all tonight but I know that there are a few people who worry if I don't. Sometimes that worry is rightly founded, other times I just don't feel like it and I don't have it in me (and I don't want to "fake" it).
But I have no idea who and how many people actually look at this thing. I'd like you to post a comment -- you can do it anonymously if you want -- I would just like to get some sense of how many people read it and how often. Some days it seems as if there are only one or two of you out there (can you tell it's been a difficult week or so?!).
If you can't figure out the comment portion then please send me an e-mail -- jeggerstx@gmail.com. If you can comment, but don't want your comment posted then please just say so on the note. I don't post all comments -- several people have written personal stuff just to me that they prefer not to go on the world-wide-web. No problem.
So, please drop me a line, one way or another, so that I can get an idea on your numbers. I would very much appreciate it and besides, I don't really ask all that much of you, do I? Yes, sometimes there are those mind-numbing discussion questions, but they really don't hurt that much. And you would make me happy. :)
Thank you --- and one more thing (isn't there always?!) -- please pray that Son #1 can fix our new printer/fax/scanner (that we've only had since January). We cannot function without a printer in this house and I really, really don't want to hassle with trying to find the receipt (which may never happen) and trying to take it back. All of the colors are printing except for black. He's tried trading out the black cartridge but nothing seems to work. This was not a cheap printer (we've had major printing and scanning jobs here since January, as you can guess) and I really hate it when stuff like this happens. Like it's too much to expect items to work well and for more than 4 months. Sheesh!
Anyway, that's the request list --- a comment and a prayer.
I think you can handle it --- even if there are only two of you.
:)
67 comments:
I read it. Usually several times a day.
I love you. So, SO much.
Okay, I admit it. I'm an everyday blog checker:)
I check this all the time. I mean...multiple times a day.
Creepy? Maybe. But I have to keep up. :)
I read your blog everyday. I wish I had a way with words like you. That is the biggest reason why I do not usually post comments.....because I am at a loss for witty things to say (see.....I am not even sure if I spelled witty correctly)????
The day's not right without my JE blog. I would have to say I look for your message and photo (Aah! The memories...) a number of times a day-- even if I don't answer your emails.
I still love you.
I read every time i get the friendly email telling me your blog has been updated. I always look forward to it.
Cheryl
Yup, I'm a Sister Stalker;)
I read every post, every day.
(and all of the comments too!)
I'm praying for your printer!
Love you SO much,
Lis
Read it everyday. I feel more caught up with you and the family than I have in years. And I love the photos.
i read you blog everyday. it's one of the highlights of my day actually. i love the picture, too. i'm sad you've had a rough week or so. i hope your shoulder holds up for todays drills. dave is in town today, you could call his cell, maybe he could help with the printer. i'll leave his cell on your email. luv ya, lori
I read it everyday. I haven't commented in a while, but read it religiously. And usually, part of it makes me laugh out loud (the machetes and the toaster oven topped it for me already this week) and then something makes me cry, as well. Please don't stop writing--you have an incredible talent for the written word--and we won't ever stop praying for all of you.
A & M
I am an every day reader, usually twice a day. Sometimes on the weekends though, I take a computer break and catch up on Monday.
You and the kids are always in my thoughts and prayers every single day and I will pray about the printer. "A Printer's Prayer" will be a first for me, but I will be honored to pray especially after the Mac incident with #1.
Janine, I read the blog every day, and think of you even more often. I will pray for your scanner, if you pray for my air conditioner. OK?
Rebecca
I read your blog everyday. You are always in my thoughts and I pray for you daily. It sounds like it's time for more truffles ( not that I use food for comfort or anything!)
Love you!
Lori
J.I'm Deb E. @CTK I put the 3 yellow daises on you desk one morning I wanted to give you hug so bad, but I gave you the daises.I read your post everyday. This is the second time I have tried. I'm addicted. I never comment although I have wanted to. I have felt the sting of death losing my 29 yr. old son and 18 mth old grandson. And I've been on the rollercoaster of emotions it's awful. My anger I guess became my friend, for awhile. We all have our own way and feelings when we lose someone so dear to us. I have been praying for you and your family and jim's Mom. We all love you and enjoy being reading whats going on in your life. I think you probably felt Jims presence like I heard and saw my son he said Mom, I'm okay don;t worry and thats what kept me hanging on.
We're all thinking and praying for you out here in blogland, blogland,blogland. HEE,HEE DEB E.
I also read it. Every day. And all the comments.
I will pray for a quick resolution to your printer problem. I understand how frustrating this can be. I also get annoyed when Things Don't Work. Especially when they are practically brand new! Maybe that's what the machete is for - "adjusting" the printer!
Nancy and I continue to remember you and your wonderful family in our prayers.
John Easterling (in Saint Louis until June, then to Mountain Home, Arkansas!)
I read your blog every day that I'm in town. It always gives me something to think about. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers on a daily basis and will specifically pray that Son#1 can fix the printer. I also love the photos.
I read your blog everyday also, twice a day both AM and PM. It's the FIRST thing I do before checking my bank accounts! Believe it or not, your blog some days is far more cheerful than my bank accounts!
Marilyn
Rebecca,
It's a deal. (should prayers be "deals"?!)
:)
Deb,
Thanks for the daisies and thank you for your words.
J
I'm not sure if they should be "deals", but at this point I'll take what I can get. ;)
Hi J,
I read daily. I'm sorry I don't leave comments usually (except polls it seems) and my e-mail doesn't currently work (need to bring my mac out of the dark ages). Anyway, you and the kids are always in my thoughts. I love you.
Ann
Since your taking a poll I figured this was a good time to confess! I read it.
Word has spread around church of your blog and I know a few people who has been reading it but not leaving any comments. Me included.
Although we don't comment please know that Jim is missed and that you and family are in a lot peoples prayers.
Kirk Madison
I read it everyday...yours is one of 3 blogs I read everynight before I get in bed. I don't know you...and I'm NOT a crazy person (we have a mutual friend which is how I found your blog!). I started reading your blog when my friend showed up at my doorstep crying the day Jim passed away. I was so heartbroken for your family and you have all been in my prayers since. My (our, actually) friend had mentioned you "before" in admiration of your parenting skills/style, your Spirituality, and many other things she had admired about you...so when all this happened and she sent me this link I have been hooked ever since. I especially appreciate your raw honesty...good, bad, funny...all of it! I don't know if you go back and read your old posts, but there is a dramatic "growth" over the last several months. I am in AWE of you and I don't even know you! I wish I could articulate as well as you do and I know better what it is I'd like to say to you right now, but I can't so I'll say you should be proud of yourself. I will continue to pray for your family and I hope that you continue to entertain and inspire us with your blog!!!
J -
I read your words about 2x a week. Serenity - that is what I am praying over you these days.
Al
I check it everyday. I want to know what I can be praying for and how you are doing. I miss our small group.
Amy
I read everyone of your words!!! I'll have Ben call you about the computer! Cindy T.
You know where I stand... I read it everyday. As many of your other comments here, I also am in awe of your strength, your words, and your complete humbleness about so many things.
I absolutely love the "looking back" on your life with your husband. My husband now reads your blog and one day told me... "would you love me that much to blog a picture everyday like she does?"
Stopped me and made me think! Hard. So, with that, I may add to all your wonderful comments... you so inspire me to be a better person, and a much better wife!
My husband thanks you too.
Re:Printer problems.
Try googling manufacturer, model number, and problem. If this has been common and discussed, a solution may have already been discovered.
I check in slightly less than once a day. Even though I see you at work you are one of 6-8 blogs I read regularly. Just because I want to know how you are so I can pray.
Janine,
Hi. I am one of those stealth readers from CTK that read every word you write (usually every day or two, but at least twice/week). I have started to comment on many occasions, but can't seem to articulate what I want at the time.
I have laughed and cried with you through these past months, and also am amazed at your strength, honesty, and writing. I love your family and all of the stories. PLEASE keep posting - and do continue to consider writing on a more professional level when you feel ready. You truly have a gift!
Hope your feelings and mood swings back to the more "normal" soon.
I will keep you all and Jim's Mom in my prayers.
Leia Friday
Janine,
I read everday unless my computer
won't cooperate with me then sometimes it is every couple days or until Gerald gets back in town.
Now you know I am computer illiterate......and by the way what
does the picture with Jim and all those black and white balloons mean. I don't get it........HA HA!
I'm always here, just not so vocal
or replyable....is that even a word?? I don't think so. I am praying for the printer. Love ya girl, Gina
I read your blog, usually every day, because I care about how you are and I care about how your kids are and i enjoy reading your thoughts and stories. I agree that you are a gifted writer. I don't often comment because I don't think my comments would be of any particular interest or benefit to anyone but you. And if I want to tell you something, i'll send you an email or post something privately.
Count me in, too. It's my only real way of supporting you. You'll make it through...
Whew!!! I was starting to feel like a stalker because I am an everyday reader. I'm glad to see so many others out there are reading just as much. Even if I miss a day (Like Nat I occasionally take a break from the computer on the weekend) you are always on my mind. I pray that the hills of the roller coaster become less steep and less surprising. Life would be dull without the highs and lows but too many can be exhausting. I pray for a smooth ride for a while. And no more computer problems. Or machetes. I pray you find no more machetes. Or fires. I pray for no more fires. I'll just pray for you in general.
I read daily. Your humor, stories, and honesty are a insightful treasures.
A friend you met in Kenya...
I had typed out a beautiful response to your question and then the computer ate it.
In short, I read your blog everyday. Please don't stop.
Lisa B.
PS The fact that your a mean mom and your children have grown into fairly normal well functioning adults gives me hope.
I read it everyday...even if I'm at work. (like right now)...so my patient is reading it too!! (just kidding...I don't have a patient at the moment)
Sadly, I think this is the most I have talked to you in the 14 years that I have been married to your bro...but that's ok...It still has been WONDERFUL getting to know you even if it has been through a blog! and...I LOVE YOU. In-laws can sometimes be OUT-LAWS...I hope that is not the case here...I don't think so. (some military friends of mine have not even met some of their in-laws...EVER!) So I feel fortunate in every aspect!
XOXO
Love you all.
K in AK the "IN"-law
I have to admit, your blog is my "afternoon break"...I look forward to it everyday. you make me laugh, especially with the stories about your kids - it reminds me of the stories Jim used to tell us at work. Plus, all of the pictures remind me of Jim and makes me remember all that he did for all of us at KPMG...he was such an amazing man and it reminds me daily that I want to strive to be as wonderful as he was. Plus, we all care about you and the kids and want to make sure you are doing well!
- K
Hi Janine,
I read your blog almost every day and the days I can't I always go back and read the post. :-) My prayers and thoughts are with you always!
Love, Jenni Baeder
I would say I read it every day but there was the one week and a half that I was out of town but now I have your blog address set to memory and i will check it even when I am out of town now. I also check your blog more than a few times a day. I love reading the comments and most of all I love your humor and the wild and crazy machete stories. Uhm I mean just plain ol crazy stories. I love you very much Janine and look forward to opening your blog everyday! And I've added the printer to "the list" Hugs and kisses. Uhm...by the way, I've noticed that you have a few "slakers" let me know if ya need some help...I got your back sista! LOL Dang you have got a lot of friends! Your so luckeeeeeeee!
I guess I better come out. I am Bittersweet's sister in-law. I read her blog and you were one of her favs, so I started reading yours. I read the entire thing in one night. I cried and laughed and prayed. Now I can't wait till the next day to see how you are. I must admit I am nosy. lol
I pray for you and your family daily. I would say that it will all get better but we both know that would be a lie.
I am comment #35 so you are very loved. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Deb in WV
I am a daily checker-upper.
n lynch
I don't know how I found your blog but I do read it almost every day. You are an ispiration to me. I do pray for you when He brings you to mind. There are no words to express my sympathy, but I do feel for your loss very much. Blessings on your day and may He answer all of your prayers exceedingly, abundantly over what you can ask, or think or imagine. Eph. 3:20.
Hi Janine!
You know I read everyday. I like to know how you are doing each day. I know I should comment more. It is probably not fair, we all check on you everyday and I'm sure you would like to hear from us too!If they had a way for you to know exactally how many people read your blog every day, I think you would be amazed. You make me smile all the time and you have actally made me feel like I am not the horrible mother that I think I am sometimes. It's just those darn kids!! You are so honest with your feelings and I love you for that. I love you so much and I am so so glad that I got to see you.
Love you, Jennifer B.
I'm addicted to your blog. After checking my banking account. So okay you are second but you are in the top ten. I go to your blog everyday. I don't know what I will do for two weeks when I'm in Russia. I lift you & your family up to God everyday. You lift my spirit when I'm down.
JT
Not sure if the last one got through? I left a comment and it did not seem to work the right way??
Anyhow- I am in the stalker catagory also(as you know!) I read every post and every comment!I often check in several times a day to see if there is anything new. I love the pictures, sometimes they make me cry, but they always make me smile to see Jim.
I love you, K.
I think you have a few fans. :)
I read your blog every day. It daily reminds me to keep you and your children in my prayers.
Janine,
YES I read your blog every day, and I love the pictures. It lets me catch up with the 30 years since we were in high school together. 30 years since we've seen each other, can you believe it?
I might be in Tulsa in late June. Is it too much to hope that you might be visiting, too?
I love reading your blog.
I check in every other day or so! I'm always happy to see an upbeat post (and pet pictures) and I mourn for you as I read the sad/down ones. I'm glad to keep reading your story as you share it.
J-
I read your blog almost every night before I go to bed. I think of your family often & still pray for you and the kids. You have been such an inspiration to me through MOPS and your no-nonsense parenting is awesome! I've always enjoyed listening to your MOPS talks and since you've already claimed the title of "The meanest Mom in Kingwood", I'm working on becoming "The meanest Mom in Summerwood"! I know how much you love each of your kids and it shows. You are an amazing woman! I'll keep praying and reading your blog, so keep posting!
Love,
Kelsey Elliott
Every day, as soon as I have some free time, I check my email, check my blog for comments (comments are great encouragers for bloggers), then I check your blog, Kelly's blog, and Tamera's blog. If I still have time, I also take a look at the Hartke's and the West's blogs. Yes, I am another blog addict and a blog stocker (hope you all don't mind). Since I know you post almost every day, I keep checking until you've posted for that day. I want to know how you are doing and love reading about your kiddos. It also helps keep Jim in our fond memories. I love the pictures, too. God bless, Garnett
i think you know i read your blog -- even when i'm halfway around the world! i pray for you and your family!!
I confess, I, too, am an everyday reader. I have passed the link to your blog to a friend whose husband died suddenly while they were having dinner in a restaurant. She was in the ladies room when her husband had a massive heart attack. She returned to the table and found him on the floor surrounded by the entire wait staff. She has five children similar in ages to your children. I thought she might find something to connect to within your writings. Your blog touches so many people in big and small ways. Please keep it up.
Yep, almost every day.
I'm not sure how I happend upon your blog but I can't stay away. You are an inspiration!
I continue to read this and pray for you! This helps me pray specifically for you. I know that God knows what is going on, but this allows me to pray for what is on your heart at the time. Thank you for keeping it up!
Lyn
I have to confess I'm not an every day reader but I don't check my email at home everyday either. I know I'm not telling you anything new. I read it about once a week to catch up. I love all the photos! I do pray for you and your family everyday. My prayers for you and your family change daily.
Love you!
DT
I read daily. You always can just crack me up. Also, I love to see how you are doing.
I read your blog every day, or every other day. I found your blog about 6 weeks ago; I don't know, anyone in your family, and I live in SC! I'm a complete stranger, but hopefully not strange. I love your blog and when you don't update, I just assume that you're off living life normally!
However, your blog has truly helped me understand that my own anger with God for things that happen in life is not unusual and can even be cathartic. I would love to offer you words of encouragement or wisdom, but I'll say to you what I wish everyone had known to say to me: I'm sorry for what you're going through, have some pie.
I read all your posts - but not daily . I usually catch up every other day or so.
xo
I like the comment from the stranger in S.C.!! I too read your blog every day. I don't usually have time to comment because, as you know, it's now that time of year again in Alaska. K2 is in track now, which makes her stay late after school, and several times a week she now has softball practice, and M2 now has running after school along with her Celtic dancing once or twice a week. And just think, golf hasn't even started yet and the salmon haven't started to run yet either! Heck we've been so busy that we haven't blogged on our site in almost a week. Anyway, after reading some of these comments it made me cry a bit. I'm so sorry that you're still being affected the way you are...please have a piece of pie!
Love ya sis(and all the kids)!
Little Bro
I have been an everydayer until recently. I just found facebook and actually asked you to be my friend because I saw you had a site. I've been spending time on fb and then I realize I haven't read your posts. I'm two days behind as of today. I saw the 60 comments and thought what did she write today! yes I'm addicted as well. I love reading it mostly everyday. Love you Girl!
Julie
I read your blog occasionally and enjoy your wit.
I found your blog about a week ago (through checking another blog that I frequent)
I pray for your family. Beautiful pics btw :)
I had been reading it daily, but my step dad is not doing well, so I have been making many trips to San Antonio and trying to keep from drowning during the week with the make-up work. I'm catching up on your blog now and hope you continue it. You are awesome, and prayed for daily in my house.
MJ
Hey Girl!!! I only check it 2 or 3 times a week, but it is reassurance for me as to how you are doing. I still pray for you and your family daily and I love reading your Blog. You really have a talent for writing and I'm glad you're sharing it with your "bestest" friends and relatives (AND even strangers, I've discovered! jog
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