Teenage girls...

I know I'm in my 50's, but I'd like to think I'm a little more "with it" than some. I know teenagers have issues, are having sex, are making wrong decisions, they did the same thing when I was one. However, here is the deal......I don't remember kids middle school and even younger battling these issues...I played Barbie until 8Th grade, rode my bike and hung out with my girlfriends. Boys were not really around much... more of a high school thing. But doing all this research the passed few months for "Emmie's Hope" I've come to realize all these issues and problems our girls face are coming at a much younger age. Here's the deal, 16 and 17 year olds have a tough time handling sex, drugs, alcohol, depression, etc. Can you even imagine how a 13 year old handles it? Facts show that the earlier a child engages in these at-risk behaviors, especially sex, the more likely they will be at risk for depression. Not just depression for a short time, but a life long battle with depression....it is heart wrenching. There are so many reasons and issues that lead to this mess...but peer pressure is alive and well in 2010. If you are not sure how to help, one thing you can do is boycott products that sponsor TV, movies, and magazines that target young kids with all this crap...start by doing something, even if it's small, you can donate or volunteer. Do something positive to help a young person...they are our future.

Comfort Food :)

Okay, I really thought I could lose 20 lbs easy......since Mike is in Fort Worth and Clay at college. I don't have to cook for anyone but myself. Perfect, I'll eat really healthy and those pounds will just drop off...wrong. Why is it I feel a need to eat fettucine, mac n' cheese, cookies.....finally realized what it was, comfort food.... hmmmm...wonder what my next excuse will be? :(

Greetings!

Hey People!
I am still alive! When you decide to start a non-profit (or any business for that matter) you better have time and patience! It is exhausting and exciting! We are learning so much everyday.....and we have come so far. Very fun to see this whole process unfold.
Meanwhile, Mike is in Fort Worth....ugh! We are very blessed that he has a new position with his company, they are great.....pray for the economy, pray for housing prices.....maybe we can sell our house one day, :)
Meanwhile, one day at a time....and focus on the good, we have much to be thankful for! over and out.....grooveymom

Emmie's Hope!

Life is good.....We published our Emmie's Hope website today!
God is so good. This has been a remarkable journey, still so much to do, but just watching the video on the site....gives me such hope and encouragement that we are on the right path. What could be more precious than our little girls...our future, their future! Check it out! www.emmieshope.org