Amy Grace's Review of the book Dog Man

Hey, guys! Today I am going to do a book review on the graphic novel, Dog Man. It is my favorite book of all time. It is about this cop and a dog. The cop is very dumb, and the dog is very smart. One day there is a bomb. The cop's head is dying and the dog’s body is dying, so the nurse sews the dog's head onto the cop’s body. That day a hero was made. If you want to read this book, it is by Dave Pilkey. I recommend it. Bye, Guys! -Amy Grace

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My New Reborn Doll!! - A Message from Carrie Beth.

I am so excited!! I'm going to get a reborn doll, and I can paint it! I edited her to put clothes on her because I thought you would not like to see a naked baby doll. I'm getting everything set up in my room for her! I'm still thinking of a name though. She's the cutest little thing!! -If you wanna buy a doll like her, click this! I hope this helps! Lots of love, Carrie Beth

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A Note From Marmee

We have had a very rough last two weeks. We have all had the flu for more than a week. The younger girls were vomiting too, which made things extra horrible. We were so sick, we had to cancel church on Sunday, which we hate to do. We are all still very tired and have dreadful coughs. Carrie Beth seems to have acquired another virus that is making her throat very sore. At least it is not strep throat! On top of all this, our puppy got spayed this week and is walking around in a little cone which makes her run into walls. We are a sorry, comical bunch to say the least!

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A Poem About Carrie Beth's Heartaches

My stomach is sore


My head aches


I don’t want this anymore


The world shakes (I’m dizzy)


I have a fever it’s kind of hot


I’m so congested with all this snot


I feel like I’m gonna throw up

I’m so sleepy


I feel like a volcano about to erupt


I’m so emotional and weepy


Is this how puberty is supposed to be?


This is a lot of work to me


I feel like this every day


In every way


I wish I could get better, but that day is not today. 


Carrie Beth

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New Braces for Amy Grace

I just got my braces this week yay!! They were painful the 2^nd day but after that it was good. I could not choose what color but then I said, “You know what, I’ll go for rainbow.” I quite like them now though. Hopefully, they don’t hurt anymore this week.  Bye!!

Amy Grace

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Christmas Angels

We just finished up making bags for sixteen local Angel Tree children, the most our mission has ever done.  We use donations from local people and look for toys and clothes when they are 75% off so we can buy for as many kids as possible.  I am always one of the first to the Angel Tree to make sure I can get kids with the sizes of clothing I have. 

All my girls helped out.  The older ones sorted and hauled clothes and toys.  The little ones especially liked me telling them the childrens' names and what toys they like so they could pick out their presents.  We love this time of year.  I don't know if Salvation Army Angel Trees are national or not, but if you have them in your area, I would recommend you try it as a family.  You will be as blessed as the child you pick.

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Easy Way to Learn Ten Commandments

 

When I wanted to teach the children at our mission the ten commandments, I looked high and low for an easy way to do it.  Most of the kids we worked with were unchurched, and I needed to make it relevant and fun for them to learn.  I stumbled across a way to remember the commandments with the number, and then I tweaked it for my own use.  Definitely go over the traditional wording for the commandments with the kids, but then use these for easier understanding and remembering.

 

Now almost all of the kids at the mission can say their ten commandments, even my four year old.  Hopefully this will help other kids too!

 

1.)  God is number one.

 

2.) Two gods are not okay.

 

3.) Be careful with God's three names.  (God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit)

 

4.) Worship and rest is what Sunday is for.

 

5.) Honor your mom and dad to stay five alive.

 

6.) Don't put anyone six feet under.

 

7.) Keep your marriage promise seven days a week.

 

8.) Don't steal like the apple Aladdin ate.

 

9.) Don't lie and say you're nine if you're not.

 

10.) Don't put anybody else's stuff on your top ten list.

 

 

 (Photo at top from redthreadmagazine.com.)

 

 



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