Lots of Exercise

Even though I smashed my foot 

BIG TIME

I've been keeping my Gazelle busy...

Check it out!

Rate the President

CBS is letting YOU Rate the President.

So here's your chance. 

Everyone should get a shot at this. 

It takes all of fifteen seconds, 

and that's if you stop to take a look at the results.

Take the poll yourself... and when you submit your grading 

of how he is handling the top issues,

a second page will come up showing you 

the current results of how America is voting.

Remember... this isn't Fox doing this.

This is aimed towards people who watch CBS. 

 **Please DO THIS, and pass it on!**

Go HERE to take the poll. 

A big thank you to Tater for passing this on to me:-)

Holding My Breath

I'm almost afraid to put this is print...I don't want to jinx things.

But remember my post from about a month ago?   

The one whereI told you of my quest to get a Service Dog.  

You can go HERE

to read it (it's in the second section of the post).

Let me update you a little.  I've spent about 4 hours

online each day since then.  I search for organizations,

 that raise and train SD's.  I've applied to groups all across the country.

I send emails to companies

and organizations, telling them of my needs for

sponsorship.  I read through postings of 

breeders and rescue groups. 

I've even sent a letter to Cesar Milan.

I read the classifieds in the paper each day...hoping to find 

someone who has a dog that fits my needs. 

I even had my speech all ready, to try

to convince my husband to buy me a poodle,

to raise on my own.

BUT

I knew that something was holding me back...

I knew deep down that I just needed to wait a while longer.

I've prayed and prayed and prayed.

I've tried to pray for what's Best for me,

and not just for what I WANT.

What I felt I needed, was a grown dog, who was

already well socialized.  A dog who could, in a short

amount of time, be ready to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test.

A dog who needed me, as much as I needed him/her.

Asking a lot, don't you think?

Heavenly Father listens and answers.

We just have to learn how to be still,

and wait, and have faith.

Last night, I was reading emails on a list serve

group that I belong to.

I saw one about a dog that had just

been rescued from a shelter.

Someone had taken him because

they felt that he was special...that he had

great potential...that he might make a great SD.

He was scheduled to be put down,
and she rescued him.

He is just the right height, just the right age,

well socialized, and his foster mom,

believes that someone has already trained this dog

and that he can easily pass the CGCT and with

just a little bit of work, that he can pass the PAT!

  She is willing to keep him and continue to work with him

until I can come up with the funds to:

1. Have his hips x-rayed - to make sure that he can be used for mobility.

2. Reimburse her for shots, food, supplies, etc.

3. Travel to her (a couple of states away / plane ticket, or I'd even be willing 

to take a bus if necessary, & food and lodging),

and work with her and the dog, to make sure

that we are a good fit.

(There is also the chance that we could do 

the Public Access Testing together - so that I can come home

with an official Service Dog, 

and not just a  Service Dog in Training.)

Do you know just how HUGE this is?

The shortest waiting list that I've found is 2 years.

To train a dog on my own, would take at least 2 years.

The cost for either of the above,

would be a minimum of $2,500 but more realistically
be $5,000 or more.

The costs involved with this dog, would

only be between $500 and $1,000 and a wait of only

a few months, or maybe as little as a few weeks.

If anyone reading my blog, knows of a group

that could sponsor me, please let me know.

If any of you would be willing to donate $1, or $5, or $10...

I have a PayPal Button - at the bottom of the left sidebar
at Libby's Library News

(Just type in "Service Dog Donation" 

next to Libby's Library News

in the Purpose Box)

If any of you would be willing to say a prayer or two,

on my behalf, and for my families needs,

(Another big even - that we are waiting on...this could be a very

good thing...but again, we are asking for what's best, and not

just for what we want), I would be most grateful.

 Sending my love and appreciation to you all!

Libby

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Lose For Good

Weight Watchers Lose-A-Palooza Sept 14! Don't miss it!

World hunger is at an all time high.

More than a billion people worldwide are hungry.

Hundreds of millions are children.

On September 14th, you can help just by lifting a few fingers.

Lose-A-Palooza is a one-day social media event 

created to encourage participation in the Lose For Good® campaign 

to benefit Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger.

As part of the Lose For Good campaign, 

Weight Watchers will donate $1, up to a maximum of $60,000, 

to Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger for each approved mention, 

acknowledgment, or action related to "Lose For Good" 

made on September 14th through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and check-in via foursquare.

This is a one day only event to raise awareness and money 

for the Lose for Good campaign.

I urge you to participate in Lose-A-Palooza on September 14th 

using your favorite social media tool.

Here are some ways you can participate --

If you're a blogger:
* Post include the phrase "Lose For Good" in a post about the Lose For Good campaign,

and encourage your readers to get involved by visiting WeightWatchers.com/LoseForGood.
* Comment on a blog post about Lose For Good. 

Also, ask your friends to show their support by commenting on your post. 

Don’t forget to include "Lose For Good" in your comment.

On Facebook:
* "Like" Weight Watchers, Share Our Strength 

and/or Action Against Hunger pages
* Comment or "Like" any of the Weight Watchers "Lose-A-Palooza" updates 

posted throughout the day Sept. 14th
* Accessorize: add a Lose-A-Palooza twibbon to your profile picture (available 9/14)

On Twitter:
* Follow @WeightWatchers, @sharestrength and/or @acfusa
* Tweet or Retweet using the hashtag #LoseforGood. 

Let people know how they can join you in the fight against hunger

[here is a sample tweet you can copy and use on

Sept. 14: Today Only! Lose-A-Palooza -Weight Watchers 

donates up to $1 for each #LoseForGood social media mention http://bit.ly/LoseAPalooza]
* Accessorize: add a Lose-A-Palooza twibbon to your 

profile picture (available 9/14)

On Foursquare:
* Check-in to a Weight Watchers meeting room to help 

contribute to the good.
Note: foursquare check-in is not considered a 

weekly meeting attendance and you will not receive 

Program materials, unless you decide to stay and attend a meeting and,

if applicable, pay the fees then in effect. Only one check-in per user will be counted.

Easy. Fun. And for a great cause! So don't forget to mark your calendar now 

to participate in this worthwhile campaign on Tuesday September 14th

and together we can feed the hungry.

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Giveaways Galore

Please do me a favor and enter some of my contests

at Libby's Library News!

Win a pair of Trim Treads Sandals

Go HERE to Enter.
Ends 9/30

When Koalbiner Purse Hanger, List Caddy, 

and Koala  Pouch Shopping Organizer

Go HERE to Enter

Ends 9/19

A Set of Master Locks for you Student

Go HERE to Enter

Ends 9/14

Make Your Own Candy Kit from Glee Gum

Go HERE to Enter

Ends 9/27

Bamboosa Socks and Soap

Go HERE to Enter
Ends 9/21

3 Audio copies of The Bride Collector

Go HERE to Enter

Ends 9/14

Go HERE to suggest a new name for

Libby's Library News

250 Die Cut Business Cards from UPrinting

Go HERE to Enter

Ends 9/22

300 Twitter Followers Strong Giveaway

Go HERE

And last for now - If you are in the market

for a fantastic set of BPA free

Bento Style Food Storage Containers

(and cooler bags too )

please consider checking out

EasyLunchboxes.com

I love them so much, that I've become an affiliate.

You can click HERE, or

click on the picture in my right sidebar,

either here or on Libby's Library News.

There is a sale going on right now:-)

Thank You!

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Public Service Announcement - Lee Lou Blogs

Directly from Leelou:

If you have a Free Leelou Blogs layout you'll need to reinstall it!! 

My old image codes will expire THIS FRIDAY, 

so go take a look through my
free layouts and either pick a new one, 

or re-install the one you already have. 

Please spread the word and tell anyone that needs to change their layout!
We have made these extremely easy to load into your blog. 

It should take less then a minute.

I have made several new tutorials to help anyone who might be confused.

You will notice that any free layouts made previous to 2009 

are not there any more. I will be re-posting them starting in

October or November. 

I am currently updating them to have the extras that the 

current layouts come with and it will take some time.

***UPDATE***

If you have a blog design that you paid for 

(pre-made layout or custom design), it will 

NOT be deleted! 

You only need to reload your blog if you've taken a free layout.

If you have paid for a custom design and would like to host the images yourself, 

just send me an email and we can do that.
I'm so sorry for the hassle!!

You can read the entire post HERE 

    **********************************************

Note from me:  If you can donate even just a couple of dollars

to her paypal account, she would be so grateful.

I have used her layouts in the 

past, and I have some of her buttons now.

I've been fortunate to have met this very talented lady

(WooHoo CBC - can't wait til next year!)

 and she is just as sweet as can be...and funny too:-)

Generous to a fault.

So give a little - won't ya?


LOL - think this will get me an extra SWAG bag at next
years conference?  Yes - I'm shameless!

Okkatots Giveaway Link

Go HERE to enter the Okkatot 

Baby Carrier or Travel Diaper Bag

 I would love to win the Travel Diaper Bag,

to use for traveling with my SD - once I 

get him or her....SO

if any of you would like to enter for me

I would be thrilled:-)

Maybe one of you will be

luckier than me!