There was this baby girl from Pakistan a few days ago. Something strange happened. She had two fetuses growing inside of her! They say that this is a rare occurrence and rate it at about 1 per 500,000 births. They say that the mother should have had triplets, but the abnormality of this isn't known why it happens medically. This was the fifth child of the woman, and she's in her 30's. Surgeons removed the two partially grown fetuses, weighing about two pounds and they died around 4 months. This is the first time I think I have heard of this. Our bodies do strange things sometimes... Marlene

Hub Politics: 3 Teens Arrested In Blackstone Water Supply Break-In:

"Two 15-year-old boys faced felony charges Wednesday in connection with a break-in at a water storage facility in this central Massachusetts town, where thousands of residents and businesses waited to hear if their drinking water had been contaminated. "

There was also a 15 year old girl with the two guys. She hasn't been arrested yet, but will probably only be charged with trespassing. However, the boys will be charged with malicious destruction of property, tampering with a public water supply and polluting the water supply, these are all felonies. Wow, what a record they will carry the rest of their lives. Even Wal-Mart won't hire people with felonies. What were these kids thinking? Where were their parents? Was the TV their babysitter? I know they are old enough to stay by theirselves according to the law, but it sounds like they weren't mature enough to really be left along because of the deep trouble they got into. Who is responsible for this? Just the kids or the parents also? That was quite a scare that the 9,000 residents of Blackstone and surrounding areas. They will know sometime this afternoon if the water was polluted or not. They could wash with the water, but couldn't drink it. Are our water supplies of the cities in America that unprotected? That would be an easy way for terrorists to bring another 9/11 terror to the U.S. I hope our youth in America today will decide it's time to grow up and be responsible adults. Maybe we should start at the top of our government and start cleaning up our act. No one is perfect, but we can make a change or a difference in lives if we reach out a helping hand. Will you make a difference?.... Marlene

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Have you all heard about Bob Larson getting involved in casting out a demon from a lady in Tulsa that was 'bawling' like a cow? Some say that this is amazing to them because it happened across the road from Oral Robert's praying hands. Some say it is a monetary move on both 'evangelist' money hungry men. The woman says she feels so much better since he expelled the demon. This bothers me. I know you have to have a dedicated life to the Lord you to have the power to do this. And you shouldn't advertise that you can do this. Lord help us all! Demons isn't something you should play with, but if you are a dedicated christian, have a daily personal relationship with the Lord, then He can give you power to cast out demons. Don't go around following just anyone, find you a home church and pray that God will lead you to a deeper walk with him. Live a holy life and receive more power from on high. I could say alot more on this subject, but know that I feel you should be dedicated to God to do what Bob Larson says he can do. Of course, anyone could 'bawl' like a cow for a few extra dollars, then stop when the 'show' is over right?... Pray daily, dedicate yourself, and get into God's holy word. He will lead you where he see's fit.... Marlene

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I went to a beautiful wedding on Saturday. The young couple was so in love they couldn't keep their eyes off each other. Have you ever known someone like that then they later divorced? What goes wrong? Does communication stop? Do they go there seperate ways during their married life? Do they run around with their single friends and want to be single again? I am married and I want to keep the romance alive! I had lots of fun when I was single, but I've never been lonely since I've been married. I found a wonderful man to marry and share my life with. He is the greatest! Lots of fun to be around, treats me as a queen, and lets me know on a daily basis that he loves me more than ever. He still gives me hand signals that lets me know that he loves me. He still opens doors for me, (if its not too cold!) and is still very attentitive to me. Co-workers doesn't understand our relationship. We are best friends and we do alot of things together. Most of the time, where you see one of us, the other is right beside them or not very far behind. Keeping the romance in marriage needs to be done like it was before the vows. Try as hard during the marriage as you did before the marriage, then the divorce rate would be cut in half. Take care and keep your romance alive!... Marlene

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Adoption has been on my mind alot lately. As you know, we are foster parents. We have three children and want to eventually adopt. It would be great if we can adopt the ones that we have! However, DHS teaches you to want to keep reunification formost in your mind. It would be great if these kids could go back to their family; and it would be great if we could adopt them. I feel like it takes someone special to be a foster parent. No, I'm not calling myself special, but I do think my husband does a much better job than I do! Of course he says the same thing about me. Anyway, my husband is wonderful with these children. He comes from a family with a similiar background. He lived with his grandma for 6 months. So he knows a little bit of what these kids are going through. That is why I think he is doing such a great job. My background is totally different. A wonderful loving christian family is my background. It is a bit more difficult for me to understand what these kids are feeling. Yes, I feel for them, but understanding the terrible feeling in the pit of your tummy because you don't know when you'll get to see mom or dad again, is something I don't understand. When they ask you if their mom and dad loves them, or why did they leave us at home alone, it is hard to explain it to a child that doesn't even have to go to school yet. Making them know that their parents do love them, and making them understand that they can't go back home yet is a tough job. So, reader, if you would like to get into something rewarding and you can handle it, become a foster parent. Or better yet, if you know someone who is a foster parent or an adoptive parent, give them a much deserved pat on the back for a job well done!.... Marlene

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Here is something you might like to help with...

Justice for Kelsey!! This is regarding the Kelsey Smith-Briggs case, a young girl who died last year as a result of child abuse (in Meeker, OK).

http://www.petitiononline.com/Kelsey/petition.htmlThe official on-line petition is now ready! PLEASE send this to everyone you know, in-state, out of state, anywhere you can. We need as many signatures on both the physical and on-line petition as possible, but if you have signed one of the hard-copy petitions, please dont sign the on-line one. Help us pass the word, and lets see how many signatures we can get by the end of this week! Let's show the DA and everyone in this case we mean business about justice for Kelsey! Email the link today! Let's get this started! Also, if you know anyone that runs a blog, and would be willing to put this on there to attract signatures, please send it to them as well!Thanks!

As we all know child abuse is a terrible thing. We have foster children and the abuse that you see them go through from there case is hard to imagine why people would do that to little children. If you can help, please sign the petition... Marlene

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It is finally raining here! We are so excited and thankful to the Lord for the rain. We need it so bad! I live in a place where rain doesn't visit us often, but this weekend it is supose to rain all the way through. You know, without water, you can't make it very good. No crops, no swimming, nor any jobs for seasonal workers. This is a great blessing to us this weekend. Our area churches prayed for rain, now we need to thank the Lord for sending it... Marlene

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I worked with a lady name Pam. Her daughter had an auto accident a couple of days ago. While she was in intensive care, Pam had a massive heart attack. It took them around 25 minutes to revive her. She has never woke up, nor is there any brain attivity, so today at noon they were removing all machines and fluids. It makes me realize that no matter how old you really are, life is short and very valuable to those you love and love you. Keep your loved ones close today and remember kind words are the best. ... Marlene

Just a thoughtAs I was sitting here today thinking about being a mom, I thought of how much more I appreciate my mother for the things she did to me. I never realized what a change happens when you have to take care of someone. If you don't know, I got three children at once. I'm a foster mom, and I love it! Someone said if being a foster parent does for them what it does for my husband and I, then they want to become foster parents! That lets me know that I'm doing a good job of not letting my feeling show sometimes. If you are a mom reading this, pat your self on the back for the good job you have done in raising your children. If you think you haven't done good, or you know you haven't, then tighten your belt and lift your head and start over again from this moment on. Thanks again mom for all you've done!.... Marlene

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Today as I got up, I got online and read the headline news about the tornado's. It's a sad day for the people affected by the storm. When I was much younger, I remember a storm like that coming through our area. The destruction was amazing. So much damage. Cars had dents, moblie homes were destroyed, people were injured, and there was no electricity. This was several miles from where I lived, but I was so young that it was very impressive to my young mind. Now when they say a tornado warning for my area, I head for the cellar. I don't want to be caught like some of them people were. Two were in a car and the bottom fell out, one of them also fell out and the other was still in the car until it landed. Both survived. Stay safe.... Marlene

I've been thinking how wonderful it would be to get out of debt. WOW! It takes alot of disipline to do this. When friends or family go out to eat or go on a shopping spree, your on a budget so you can't do this just any time you want unless you have it figured into your budget. As the one guy says, you have to live like nobody else, so you can LIVE like nobody else! That would be great! How long would it take you to get out of debt? Would you have to get another job to help pay things off quickly? Do you spend money just because you think you have the extra cash and maybe you don't have a emergency fund? I think it would be great if when you start to get married, that it would be required to go to a finacial class of some sort. To show how having good credit is a good thing. Don't ruin your credit because if you do you'd have to pay high interest rates and possiblely not even be able to get a loan of any sort. Good luck to you reader, keep your nose clean with money and get out of debt! .... Marlene

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I love music! Do you? I am from a musical family. Most everyone in my entire family (on one side) plays an instrument. I love southern gospel music. That is what I play and sing at church, home and where ever I'm at. I love it! When you were younger, did you ever play the song book game? Some of my friends and I would find titles of a song and try to make scene of it. Such as: "Lord feed your children", and we'd send back, "Oh why not tonight"? LOL! It was lots of fun. That might be a fun thing to do at a shower or something. If its a baby shower, do titles of baby songs or something. Any way, I am rambling now, so I will hush.... Marlene

Why do you think a child would do this kind of thing to her mom? Tell them you've been kidnapped and taken somewhere and it looks like she did this of her own accord? Do you think there isn't enough attention at home? Or are they feeling depressed and want attention? I feel like they just want attention and sometimes they feel like no one cares about them. I think parents should give their children more attention and not let the T.V. be the baby sitter! We as adults get busy trying to keep up with the 'Jones' and get so far in debt that we neglect our children and miss the 'signs' of our children being in trouble and we don't know what they are doing online... What is your thoughts?

Marlene