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During Season 3, Patrick is on a mission to identify who Red John’s mole within the CBI is. Before Patrick revealed the mole, who did you suspect it was? What clues led you to suspect that person?

During season 3 Patrick was focused on finding on the mole was in the CBI and we all had our suspicions as to who it was.  I was wondering if it was O’Laughlin, LaRoch, or Rigsby.  I was even suspecting Kimball Cho to be the mole because he was never thought to be it.  I never quite knew because you know it is NEVER the obvious one right?  That’s how TV shows work, if it was obvious, they wouldn’t continue on.  And the A-ha! moment is always the best.  I can’t wait to see what is going to happen during this season.

Who did you think it was?

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Activist Reveals That Passion is the Key to Volunteerism

See my previous post/article on Lisa Sellman

<– The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake by Lisa Sellman

If volunteerism is a measure of someone’s passion, then Lisa Sellman’s knows no bounds.
Sellman, a professional dog trainer and owner of a pet care business, volunteers periodically with no fewer than 16 different organizations, with her activities ranging from working at an animal shelter to taking disabled kids on nature hikes during the summer. She is a community activist and lifelong volunteer, and she knows what it means to serve others.
"If you want to feel good, volunteer," said Sellman, also author of the children’s book The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake (www.lisasellman.com), which contains the theme of the value of community service. "There are few ways to feel as good about yourself as volunteering. Now, I realize that many of us are wrapped up with work and family, trying to make ends meet, so the idea of volunteering can seem like it’s just another ‘have-to’ to write into the already crowded calendar. However, I know for a fact that if you do it right, it can be a great stress reliever and a source of true joy in your life."
The key to discovering that feeling is to let your passion guide you when you decide to volunteer, she added. Her tips for beginning volunteers include:

• Choose Wisely – Many people get "roped into" volunteering for an organization because their boss is involved with a charity or a family member is working on a community project. Those can be rewarding ways to enter volunteerism, but only if the project is a match for your personal interests. The most important aspect to volunteerism is to find what you love, and direct your energies into a charity or community organization that matches those passions. If you’re an animal lover, work with a wildlife rescue mission or animal shelter. If you are a nature buff, there are plenty of environmental foundations that can use an extra set of hands. If sports is your thing, there are plenty of community recreation centers that need coaches for needy kids enrolled in their programs. No matter your interest, you can match it to a cause that needs help. Just pick the right one, and your volunteer time won’t be a chore – it will be a joy.

• Watch Your Schedule – As much as you want your passion to direct your choice of project, you don’t want those volunteer projects to rule your schedule. Make sure you balance your volunteer time carefully so that your professional life and your family time doesn’t take a critical hit. Most organizations will take as much time as you offer them, but if you only have an hour or two each week, they’ll take that time, too. Your volunteer life should not consume your work or home life.

• Have Fun – Helping others is its own reward, but it shouldn’t feel like a chore. Even the most mundane task can be fun if you manage it with a sense of humor and passion for helping others.

"You don’t have to spend a lot of time as a volunteer," Sellman said. "If everyone gave even just an hour a week, every community organization in the country would be turning volunteers away, because they’d have more than enough. The key is to understand that volunteerism doesn’t have to take over your life, and that if you do it right, it will add far more to your spirit than it takes away from your calendar."

About Lisa Sellman

Lisa Sellman is a professional dog trainer and owner of a pet care business who volunteers for half a dozen charitable organizations. She believes that community service is its own reward, a message that resonates throughout her children’s book The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake. The book encourages parents and children to discuss being of service in the community and how this can lead to lives of compassion and connectedness. (www.lisasellman.com)

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I am not responsible for anything that might happen to your microdermal  or your skin if you do what I did.  This was a last ditch effort for me in an attempt to save my microdermal.  I would suggest talking to your piercer first, always.

My poor microdermal has been through hell since I got it done back in February.

That is the day I got it done.  It healed nicely.  I loved it.  It’s my favorite piercing.

After it was healed.

I’ve snagged it on sweatshirts a few times, literally felt the rip as it well, ripped.  In fact, I snagged it on that sweatshirt I have on in the picture above the first time. I got it caught on my pillow a few times.  Each time, I put a band aid over it for a couple of days and it was fine.

The worst though was when I got hit in the face with a soccer ball.  My husband was taking shots at my son so he could practice his goalie work.  I wasn’t paying attention and smack, right into my microdermal.

If you look under my dermal there, you can see the lump.  I had make up on, but without it, you could totally see the anchor under my skin.  It was completely silver/gray.

I went to my piercer, who wasn’t there.  The other guy said, I don’t mess with micros.  Come back when she is here.  I was worried she was going to take it out, so I didn’t go back.

Last night, it was really pushed up and I was worried about it.

I started surfing and searching how to fix your microdermal.  All I was finding was how to take care of it and that you need to have it taken out if your body rejects it.  My body hadn’t rejected it, I had pretty much ripped all of the tissue out of the anchor holes.  That is the whole reason for this post, if I had trouble finding something about going through something similar to what I did, others are going to also.

Finally, after much digging, I found this site.

I don’t suggest you doing this because your not a piercer but if your stuck and you have no other option you want to push really hard with your pointer finger in the center of the gem on your anchor pushing it straight down onto your skin. You would do this before you started the 3-4 day round circle band aid rejection reversing trick. get it? hope that helps.. 

What did I have to lose?  I was going to lose my microdermal anyway if something didn’t happen, and it looked horrible even with make up over it.

Went to the mirror and started pushing down.  It didn’t hurt at all and I started noticing a difference right away.  Kept pushing and pushing and….

this is disgusting, weak stomachs skip down a bit.  I think the tissue and pus from injuring it was actually stuck UNDER my anchor and was pushing it up against the skin, because a lot of not completely dry, but not liquid, stuff came out.  I just kept pushing until it was lying flat again and I couldn’t see the color of the anchor through my skin.

I put a band aid over it last night so I wouldn’t snag it, but I truly don’t think it needs to heal again, it didn’t hurt at all.  It was just disgusting the stuff that came out, the smell.  Be forewarned, if you have what I had, it stinks….bad. 

It’s almost completely flat under my skin again.  I’m going to keep working on it but I’m so relieved.  Have to take out your favorite piercing?  Please no.  I had to find another option.  I was desperate enough to have my piercer move it around under my skin if she would.

Turned out, drastic measures weren’t needed.

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Women have strengths that amaze men…
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in…
They stand up to injustice.
They don’t take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They’ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give..
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.  

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CPH Bible Study Explores the Lives and Faith of Twelve Fathers of the Bible

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  What do David, Noah, Abraham, Job, and Solomon have in common? One of their commonalities is that they are all significant father figures from the Bible. While some offer positive examples, others demonstrate the struggles that are faced. Either way, the men from biblical times present a unique and much needed lesson to fathers of today’s world—that fatherhood takes courage.

To share the stories of these biblical father figures, Concordia Publishing House has released a Bible study titled Courageous Fathers of the Bible. The 12-session study is written by Pastor Joel Biermann and can be purchased at cph.org.

The Courageous Fathers Bible study challenges and inspires men to become courageous fathers of faith.

“A child has only one father,” said Biermann. “When that child does not have a father who is investing in his work of fatherhood, the most tragic loss is often the failure to instill Christian faith into the next generation.”

Although the setting and subject matter faced during biblical times may be slightly different than those faced by today’s fathers, the stories speak to the needs of twenty-first-century men.

“These men are just like men today,” says Biermann. “They make mistakes, they sacrifice for their kids, and they strive to form their kids into the truth of God and His Word. Studying them provides surprising insight into the realities of raising children.”

In fact, as participants become more familiar with biblical fathers, they will find that the study questions and answers ultimately remind them that although fatherhood is a challenge and takes courage, they are not alone.

The fathers discussed in Courageous Fathers of the Bible include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Job, Solomon, Joseph, Jairus, the Official, and the Prodigal’s Father.

“Giving careful contemplation to each of the twelve men who make up the study was quite an enjoyable experience, with some surprising discoveries,” said Biermann. “Focusing only on the fatherhood angle sheds a fresh light on each of the men.  Every one of them provides thoughts and insights that are quite relevant.”

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In one episode, Brick shares Sue’s room where they accidently knock a hole in her wall, they try to fix it but only make it worse. They attempt to cover it up by putting a poster over it but it doesn’t work. Have you ever been in a situation similar to Brick and Sue’s? See how the Hecks brilliantly true-to-life kids cover up their accident on The Second Season of The Middle on DVD, currently available for pre-order (http://bit.ly/qliHr2) and hitting shelves on 9/27/11!

I’m trying to think back to things I did that I tried to cover up.  See, I have a problem.  I don’t remember a lot of my childhood.  Really, I don’t.  I have a bad memory. 

I can remember something Jordan did though.  When he was about 6 he decided he wanted to be Hulk Hogan.  He’d watched Hogan Knows Best (unknown to me, thank you parental locks now) and thought the best way to start to get big and strong would be to eat raw eggs.

Yes, raw eggs.

He snuck in the fridge and took probably 6 eggs out.

Took them quietly back to his bedroom and started to partake of the eggs.

He didn’t like it, I assume.

I had no idea until months later.

One would think that raw eggs left out would have a smell, especially once they have been cracked open.  Not always.

I was cleaning out from underneath his bed.  I do that every once in awhile.  I make them clean their own rooms, but every so often, I get the urge to go in there and do it the way I want it done.  It doesn’t strike very often.

There under his bed was a hard mess of raw eggs that he had thrown over the headboard. They cracked and dried into the carpet.

Honestly, all of my kids have done things like that.

Not concerned about salmonella poisoning at all.

Got to love them.

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