Lisa Notes: Friday’s Fave Five # 117

Friday’s Fave Five # 117

1. Officially All In
Jenna put all her college eggs in one basket. She applied only to Auburn for next fall, and thankfully she met all the requirements to get in and get the scholarship she wanted. We’re all praising God this week for that!

2. Catching up with friends through technology
Sometimes that’s my only option, so I have to be grateful for it.

3. The World Series, St. Louis Cardinals, and Albert Pujols
Even though I watch very little baseball in the regular season, I still love the World Series. Especially this year since the Cardinals are back in with my favorite player Albert Pujols (although I like Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers too).

4. Teens who call me Mrs. Burgess and who laugh and laugh in my living room
I live in the South where we still appreciate being called Mrs. and ma’am (even though it used to make me feel old; I got over it). Jenna had some friends over Thursday afternoon to watch Megamind and their laughter made me smile too.

5. Manna House
We went back yesterday to help at a local food/clothing distribution center. I felt blessed by being there. But I was again humbled by the needy in our community who are invisible to me in my regular life. I don’t know quite what to make of that yet....

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How have you been blessed?

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Stacy · 714 weeks ago

Hi Lisa! Congratulations on your daughter getting into Auburn. That was where I wanted to go, but I never got the chance. Can I assume that you live in Alabama? I'm in the east central part of the state. Nice to 'meet' you!
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Lisa notes 103p · 714 weeks ago

Yes, Stacy. I’ve lived in the northern part of the state all my life (after a brief visit to Grandma’s state of Mississippi for birth, ha). My oldest daughter graduated from Auburn this May; my son-in-law (still getting used to saying that! they married in August) should graduate this May. I didn’t go to Auburn myself, but I’ve fallen in love with the school and town. It really is like family, just like the commercials. :-) Nice to meet you too!

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Mom24@4evermom · 714 weeks ago

My daughter's a sophomore at Ohio University in HS English Ed, on a full-tuition scholarship. Congrats on your daughter's achievements. What a wonderful time for her.
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Adoption Mama · 714 weeks ago

So happy for your daughter. I cringe when I think about those years in the future, but know God will direct.
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Lisa notes 103p · 713 weeks ago

Yes, He will direct. I know it's hard not to worry about it though... I've not been a good example for that. But in the end, He always does take care of anything.

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tinuviel · 714 weeks ago

Congratulations to Jenna! That's something to celebrate indeed.

I still feel old when called "ma'am" but like "Mrs." even though I usually told the youth to call me by first name instead.

We are in Josh's corner here and happy for the win last night. :)
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Lisa notes 103p · 713 weeks ago

I was happy for Josh too. I do hope they series will stay close; it makes it more interesting. So that means the Rangers are due for a win tonight! :-)

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Gattina · 714 weeks ago

That's nice that your daughter got what she wanted !
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Mama Bear · 714 weeks ago

War Eagle, Jenna! Praise God!!
Manna House is one of my clubs charities of choice.. One of the things we did was get together with crock pot meals and package some to freeze in individual servings. She said she gives these out to persons recovering from surgery.
Blessings,
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Lisa notes 103p · 713 weeks ago

Ooh, I love that idea. Fran is an amazing woman of God, isn't she? I feel encouraged just watching her in action. She's so positive and gives the glory to God.

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Dee P. · 714 weeks ago

Congratulations to your daughter. Auburn is a great school. I was keeping one eye on the World Series until the Detroit Tigers got knocked out of it. Oh well.....Have a great week.
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barbarah 65p · 714 weeks ago

Congratulations to Jenna on being accepted at Auburn and getting a scholarship!

I forget sometimes how fun a group of teens can be until I'm around them. I don't mind when teens call me "Mrs." but it makes me feel funny when younger adult women do.

I was just thinking today how most of my catching up with friends is online now. I can remember very long phone conversations with friends in young married days but I can't imagine doing that now.
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Lisa notes 103p · 713 weeks ago

You're right, Barbara. I don't particularly want young women calling me "Mrs." either. ha. That DOES make me feel old!

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faith · 714 weeks ago

That's great news about your daughter (I've never heard of her college tho but then again I really don't know much at all about Alabama!).....i love a laughing group of teens too....and nowadays, with teaching outside the home all day, I can only squeeze in a few minutes of FB or blogging for my friends..thank the Lord for unlimited texting! lol...enjoy your weekend!
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Dianna · 714 weeks ago

Congratulations to Jenna! SO happy for her...and for your family. I miss the sounds of giggles from having young people around 24/7.

#5...He's given you a start there, my friend, by your being in that line serving up food and smiles (even though it breaks your heart when you think past these dear folks being in that room). As you ponder before His throne concerning your paths crossing more He will show you, Lisa, because you have a willing heart and spirit. You pray for me in this area and I'll pray for you...deal?

Because ALL IS GRACE,
Love to you, Sister,
Dianna

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Lisa notes 103p · 714 weeks ago

It’s a deal, Dianna. I appreciate your prayers for me, and I will be praying for you in this too. Sometimes it’s clear what the Lord wants me to do; sometimes, not so clear. I often just wait on the opportunity to present itself with these kind of service acts…I will keep “pondering before His throne”. Love you!

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Dianna · 714 weeks ago

P.S....so much for "mindfulness"...guess this time you were in line passing out food/clothes and smiles. ;-)

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hazelintheglen 19p · 714 weeks ago

A scholarship - what a great thing to have. Glad Jenna got hers. Communication with friends and loved ones thru technology is my only option too. Usually for months and months.

Once during a family gathering, my mother was appalled to hear her niece's husband call his father-in-law by his first name. I'm aware of this practice so I tried to explain in hush-hush tones, but to Mama and her generation it's unthinkable. Guess it will always be to them. In the Philippines if you are older and look sweet, decent, a dear, you are automatically called 'Ma'am or Sir, or if much older Grandpa or Grandma :)
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Lisa notes 103p · 714 weeks ago

It’s interesting how cultures vary. I guess you have to be aware of what the norm is where you live.

I remember when I started working in the summers after high school and my co-workers, who were at least 20+ years older than me, wanted me to call them by their first names. It felt really weird, but I learned to do it. Ha.

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Laura · 714 weeks ago

Don't you love teenage laughter? Makes me love my job. How great that your daughter's college dreams have come true!! That's just great.

Hope you have a great week ahead.
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floyd · 714 weeks ago

Congrats to you and your husband, what a relief that is. What a blessed life you have. God is pouring His grace out upon you, and the best part is you know it and relish in it. Good for you...
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Lisa notes 103p · 714 weeks ago

I do have a blessed life, Floyd. Don’t know how I sink into self-pity as much as I do. :-( Sometimes I have to work extra hard on the gratitude thing to open my eyes to the grace He’s given me.

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Susanne · 714 weeks ago

Congrats to your daughter; I have one by the same name. And I'm a Cardinals fan too. Glad I dropped over from Susanne's. Have a blessed week.
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Brenda · 714 weeks ago

The world series makes me a little sad this year because last year SF was playing and this year they did not make it. But I have been following it, its also a little bittersweet, once baseball ends, winter is here.

Congrats to your daughter! Sometimes putting all of your eggs in one basket is the right thing to do.
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susan2009 26p · 714 weeks ago

I have to say the first thing I do when I come to your sight is check your tweets. You tweet the greatest quotes. A few times (like today) I pass on your tweets.

That is very cool that you are involved in the lives of teens (beside your own). You are making an eternal difference.

I am also grateful for technology. I communicate more now with my kiddos now that we all text.

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Lisa notes 103p · 714 weeks ago

I’m glad you keep good quotes going. I love to tweet good things that others have said that inspire me.

Getting texting (finally) was one of the best things I did to stay in touch with my kids, both the one in college and the one in the house. :-) I had no idea what I had been missing. Ha. Glad it works in your family too.

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Melanie · 714 weeks ago

Congrats on the scholarship for Jenna!! That certainly is a blessing; we thank God often that Joey go a scholarship for RIT this year...it's so expensive! I communicate mostly via technology but once in a great while I like to actually write a letter! Hard to find time. Sounds like you had a great week : )

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Lisa notes 103p · 713 weeks ago

Those hand-written letters are fewer and fewer from me, but I do love receiving one. So I need to be more diligent to send them out too.

Congratulations to Joey, too! Makes you breathe easier, huh? :-)

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Susanne · 713 weeks ago

Congrats to your girl on both the admission and the scholarship!

I love when my kids have friends over and I can hear them laughing.

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