In 2016, I went to the dermatologist for a routine visit. During this visit, they found a spot on my back and removed it. Two weeks later, I got the call that forever changed my life. I had malignant melanoma, also known as CANCER. I was told I would need surgery to see if all of the cancer could be removed. I was devastated. Cancer? Me? I immediately dropped to my knees and began to pray. I then called my sister, in tears, to tell her the news of my diagnosis. During our phone call, she told me she would pray for me and ask the members of her church to pray for me, too.
Over the next several weeks, I let my the rest of my family know, I had cancer. I also told a few close friends. They all said, "we are praying for you." I was still scared. I had heard so many stories about cancer: chemotherapy, radiation, and the ultimate fact that I might die. I have a teenage son with autism and I also have custody of my teenage granddaughter, Surely, Jesus Christ would not take me from them. They needed me.
I decided to tell my friend, Chip. I have known Chip for many years. Chip has devoted his life to Jesus Christ and lives in Ukraine, where he helps those with addiction and PTSD. Chip asked, "did you pray for healing?" I told him yes. He then let me know that I needed to do this daily. I needed to ask others to pray with me. I needed to ask others to pray FOR me. This was how prayer worked.
Mind you, I have always believed in the power of prayer and I have prayed for others, as well as my self. After speaking with Chip, my praying was almost constant. I was told to be specific in my prayers.
Not only was I praying, I had people all over the world praying for me. I felt touched. I knew my Savior, Jesus Christ there looking over me as I had had my surgery. I know He was guiding the surgeon's hands, as well as everyone in the operating room. I felt His presence, This was exactly what I had asked Him for.
Two weeks later, I got the results of my biopsy and I no longer had cancer. I knew this was because of all the prayers I had asked for and because of all the prayers on my behalf.
I have always believed in the power of prayer. This whole situation with cancer has taught me more about the power of prayer and brought me closer to Jesus. It is such a good feeling, too. It is one you cannot gain without Jesus in your life,
Learn more about the principles of peace and how they can help bring you closer to our Savior, the #PrinceofPeace at mormon.org
The World of Eric Carle Gift Basket Giveaway
> Welcome to The World of Eric Carle Gift Basket Giveaway
Eric Carle is an icon when it comes to children's books. Little ones have loved his work as infants and toddlers, as well as young elementary school ages. With over 40 titles - most noteworthy, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear Brown Bear, Eric Carle is beloved by kids and adults all over the world.
These stories are enthralling due to the bright and cheerful artwork. As they are read to, children learn concepts such as counting, colors and days of the week.
Now, Eric Carle has an extended line of baby toys and products, inspired by his books!
About The World of Eric Carle Gift Basket Giveaway
Hosted by Mom Blog Society and Beautiful Touches | ARV $150 | US Only | Ends 4/7/17 One winner will receive each of the following:- Caterpillar Blankey
- Imagination Station
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Gel Soother
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Developmental Jiggle Toy
5 Tips To Make The Moving Process Easier
Moving home can be a stressful ordeal. Take the hassle out by adopting some of these useful tips certain to make your moving experience less exhausting and more exciting.
Throw away what you don’t need
Relocating is a chance to have a fresh start. Out with the old, and in with the new! Go through your items and determine which ones are valuable possessions and which ones are simply clutter. Anything that is clutter can be got rid of. Give yourself enough time to sell some of this clutter, rather than simply taking it to the dump. Moving home is usually an expensive enough process and you may be able to make some money to cover it by visiting flea markets, second hand shops and holding a yard sale. There are also many online sites where you can sell your belongings, as well as buy and sell Facebook pages for keeping things local and cutting out the cost of postage.
Weigh up the costs of removals
Some people will cut costs by hiring a van and doing their own removals. Whilst this can be cost-effective for short trips and few possessions, dealing with longer distances and more possessions prove less cost-effective and practical, as you’ll be making multiple long journeys back and forth. Look into moving companies online and weigh up the costs. You should also consider the costs of packaging – some removals companies will supply this, whilst others won’t.
Use photographic evidence
When boxing up, use you smartphone to take a picture of the contents of each box before sealing up, so that when you come to unpacking you know which boxes you need to access which items. This is much less time consuming than listing contents on the side of the box. Photos can also be good proof of a damage if something is broken during the removals process.
Don’t forget to clean up
It’s courteous to clean up your home after you leave it empty. If you don’t have the time or energy to deal with this after the exhausting moving process, consider hiring a cleaning company to do the dirty work for you. Occasionally estate agents or landlords will opt to arrange the cleaning themselves, but you should never assume this – failing to clean up could result in extra fees in some cases.
Get the kids out the way
Moving day is not a good environment for the kids. Whilst they may enjoy playing hide-and-seek around the boxes, heavy furniture will have to be carried and removed and a time schedule may need to be abided by, which may make it a dangerous place for children, as well as a stressful time. Find a friend or family member that can look after your kids for the day (potentially a couple days whilst you unpack too) so that the moving process goes as smoothly as possible. The same applies to any pets such as cats and dogs that are likely to find the process stressful.
MelodySusie Gift Box Giveaway
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ONE WINNER will win a MelodySusie Manicure Gift Box ($39.99 Value) Sponsored by: MelodySusie Hosted by: Night Helper Open to: USA only 18yrs. + Start date: 03/21-03/31 The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. Night Helper Blog (and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.
ONE WINNER will win a MelodySusie Manicure Gift Box ($39.99 Value) Sponsored by: MelodySusie Hosted by: Night Helper Open to: USA only 18yrs. + Start date: 03/21-03/31 The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. Night Helper Blog (and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.
Win a copy of SING Blu-ray
Win your own copy of SING coming to Blu-ray on 3/21.
Giveaway Dates: 3/19-4/2 11:59pm est
US Only, 18 years or older to enter
Synopsis:
SING stars Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an eternally optimistic koala who puts on the world’s greatest singing competition to save his crumbling theater; winner Reese Witherspoon as Rosita, an overworked and underappreciated mother of 25 piglets desperate to unleash her inner diva; Scarlett Johansson as Ash, a punk rock porcupine with a beautiful voice behind her prickly exterior; and Taron Egerton as Johnny, a young gangster gorilla looking to break free of his family’s felonies.Disclosure: We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. What U Talking Bout Willis? (and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.
SING Special Edition is available with 3 New Mini-Movies on March 21 – just in time for Friday Family Movie Night!From Illumination Entertainment, the studio that brought you THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS comes an animated comedy about finding the music that lives inside all of us.SING is the musical comedy event of the year!
Easy and Thoughtful Easter Gift Ideas For the Man in Your Life
We are exactly a month away until Easter now. So it might be start to planning any Easter gifts that you might want to give. A month gives you plenty of time to get organized, choose the gifts and gives you time to get them or make them. I know not everyone will ‘do’ Easter gifts, and it might be more about an Easter egg hunt with the kids. But if you and your partner exchange Easter gifts, then here are some ideas that will tick all of the right boxes.
Male Grooming Gifts
We live at a time when there are more and more male grooming products out on the market. Your man might not be into it too much, but even someone that grows a beard will need some help with its upkeep. So a beard trimmer or a razor could be a good idea for a gift. If you’re not sure where to start, then you could read this Panasonic ER GB80 S review to see the kind of thing that is available. Other gifts could include shampoo, lotions, and after shave balms. An alum block is a unique gift, or how about a gift certificate for a haircut or a proper wet towel shave?
Edible Gifts
It is Easter, so you can’t go too far wrong with getting (or making) something edible for your other half. You could go down the classic chocolate egg route and plan a small Easter egg hunt for them to make it more fun on Easter morning. You could ship over British boxed Easter eggs as something a little different too. You could also plan a meal out at a restaurant for them, or put together a box of some of their favorite candy or beer, for example. There are lots of ideas on Pinterest of how to make these things look more attractive. Like a candy bouquet or a beer ‘cake.’ So take a little time to present it in a fun way, and it will mean a lot more.
Experience Gifts
One kind of gift that is great to give is the kind of gift that money can’t buy. When you buy them an experience, it will mean so much more to them. So if your other half has a bucket list or a list of goals, then helping them to cross some of them off will be a great gift to give. It might be that they want to do something like a skydive, which would be fairly straightforward to arrange for them. It might be that they’d like to do some more quirky things like being in two places at the same time. Which you could plan and arrange to take them on a trip a state line, for example. So think outside of the box a little on this one. It will be totally worth it, though.
Romantic Gifts
The kind of gift that you give to your other half will depend on them and their personality. But if they are more of the sentimental or romantic kind, then getting something along those lines will always work out well. You could get them a piece of artwork to display in the home that means something special to the two of you, or could even be something you have created yourself. It could also be something to do with the day you met, your wedding date, or where you got engaged, for example. It just depends on your circumstances and where you are in your relationship. You could plan a romantic date night at home, or something like a movie night or a picnic at the beach, that ends up with stargazing outside. There are many different options to choose from when it comes to giving a romantic gift.
The Gift of a Ticket
If your other half has a particular hobby or interest, then why not see if there is something that you could get them tickets to go to? It could be a festival, a car show, a cooking class, or even tickets to their favorite band’s next gig. It will take some planning if you’re doing it as a surprise. As you might need to take into account their work schedule or things like that, depending on when the event is. It helps to create a memory for them and shows that you’re taking an interest in their passions or hobbies. Especially if it means you are going to the event or show as well!
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