Tough Times

I know I'm not alone when I say that I've been a little down lately with all the news about the economy. I also know that it is necessary to stay informed about these conditions. However, my advice to you, is to seek advice from professionals as necessary, but do not get caught up in all
the news station's, such as: FOX, CNN and MSNBC as the constant, repetitive, rating's based, B.S. is enough to drive anyone crazy. Negativity breeds more negativity, and now more than ever we need to stay positive for not only our mental state, but also our physical health. There is light at the end of the tunnel, so do like the little engine that could and think positive, and help anyone you can along the way.

Heart breaking Artical out of the Picayune Item

This is a terrible incident that happens more than you think:

The parent who puts the baby in the bed is usually pretty aware of the child's presence even when you sleep. However unfortunately the other person may not know and this can be deadly.

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Article in Picayune Item:

Baby dies while sleeping in bed with parents

By Jeremy Pittari
Item Staff Writer

CARRIERE — A 10 month-old child sleeping in the same bed as the parents has died.

The death was determined possibly to be caused by positional asphyxia, possibly due to a parent rolling over or on the child.

Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies received the call Saturday at 11 a.m. that the 10 month-old child was unresponsive. Emergency personnel responded to the home at 321 Anchor Lake Rd., Carriere, said Chief Deputy Shane Tucker.

The child was apparently sleeping in the same bed as the parents the night before. The parents are identified as 27 year-old Mary Palmer and 28 year-old Jeremy Miller. Both parents reside at the Anchor Lake Road home, Tucker said.

A preliminary autopsy was conducted on the child in Jackson. That autopsy found the cause of death to be possible accidental asphyxiation. A final report will not be available for months, Tucker said.

Apparently, the incident involved the child sleeping in the bed with the parents. There is the possibility that one of the parents could have rolled over or on the child during the night. Investigators with the department are still looking into the incident, Tucker said.

Importance of CPR

A relative of our family died Friday of a heart attack while at home with his wife and daughter.

The emergency service took quite some time to get to their home. His family was hysterical but did not perform CPR.

Know one knows how one reacts in these situations or if it would have helped, but I think everyone
could benefit by additional training or keeping up with the knowledge of this life saving act.

Just something to think, about. I know the last time I learned about CPR was in high school and
that was many, many moons ago.

Mardi Gras is not feeling the econmic crunch.

On a high note in these times of economic downturn, Mardi Gras is said to being doing well.
Throw suppliers state they are selling more this year than last. Like I've heard it is probably due
to parades being one of the few free events that go on in our area. Of course out of towners will
still probably have to pay top dollar to stay in the New Orleans area. For anyone taking part in these events(particularily, in New Orleans), I just hope you are not letting your guard down, as crime is still an on going problem, and I wouldn't be surprised if the police do not have the manpower to keep things under control in all situations. Have fun, but stay aware.

Jury Duty

Missed classes today because I received a jury duty summons to attend today at 9am in Hancock County. I was lucky, they did let me go around ten o'clock after I explained I could not
afford to miss more than 1 day of school, and that I also had to be home by 3:15 to meet my
seven year old at the bus stop.

They actually were really nice about it and they let many people leave for one reason or another.
I guess they call so many so they can work around people who have valid excuses.

Interesting Weekend

Saw Taken and really liked it.
Maegan's Birthday sleepover party went extremely well Friday night with all the girls,
however later Saturday, the girls stayed for the family party, a neighbors 6 year old daughter came by with her four year old cousin(a little boy), who looked innocent enough. About an hour after he arrived the girls came running in from jumping on the trampoline to report that the little boy was hanging from my sons window upstairs (older son had broke screen some time ago to get in house when he was locked out) by the time I ran upstairs he was back inside and when I confronted him with his blonde hair and blue eye (angelic looking), he said "That was fun!" I thought I was going to have a hear attack. It just goes to show you can't judge a book by its color.

Busy weekend

My 11 year old is having a sleepover tonight to celebrate her birthday which is actually Feb. 10th,
and she's invited 10 classmates. I'm thinking I'm won't be getting to much sleep tonight, of course that seem's to be the norm lately.

My husband and I have been trying to get away the last 2 weekends to catch a movie, he has been wanting to see " Grand Torino". Has anyone seen it or "Taken"? Your input would be appreciated.
Especially with the cost of going to the movies now.

Movie Media Direction

I Saw the movie Fireproof over the weekend and it really left a lasting impression!
My daughter filled me in on a little info about the makeup of the movie and so I did a little
research online. Associate Pastors/Writers/Actor/Producers/Director Alex & Stephen Kendrick are fighting to make a difference in the way movies are portrayed in America. This challenge began when they read about a survey that stated that media has become more influential than church.

They with the help of many supporting volunteers and community donations have now made 3 low cost movies all with God as their guide. Their goal is to continue to make these types of movies and hopefully influence other writers to follow their path to lift the standards and morality of movies.

The movies include Flywheel, Facing the Giants and Fireproof.
They have also wrote novels in conjunction with the movies in addition to another novel called Love Dare which made it to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

For those who care about children and future generations, please support their fight.

The Blah's

Getting a little behind on my blogging.
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine could have been better as I was sick this weekend.
I did watch some of the superbowl between sleeping. It was a pretty good game as far as
superbowls go. Well thats about it. Stay well.