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Friday, April 10, 2009
My Testimony~A heart decorated for Easter
From time to time I have given glimpses into my life and childhood. It's not anything that I keep secret. I share my story with anyone that it might benefit. I remember my past, but I refuse to ever let it determine my future.
Because I primarily write fun, fluffy stuff people often assume that I grew up in the Cleaver household and that I too now vacuum while wearing pearls. But my beginnings are much more humble than that and there is only one reason why I am sitting here writing this post today.
The sad facts are this: my parents were occasional drug users. My dad was a high school dropout who spent time in jail. He became involved in a gang that ultimately killed him. My mother was pregnant with me at the time. Sadly, she passed away from a brain tumor when I was 5 years old. I had two sets of healthy grandparents but for various reasons I ended up being raised under the umbrella of the California foster care system.
By the time I was 16 I had experienced more pain and disappointment than any one person should have to endure in their lifetime. More than one person was ready to write me off. I was ready to write myself off.
In the still contemplation of such awful thoughts I heard a voice. It was very quiet, but it clearly spoke to me. "You are not alone. I am here." In my heart of hearts, to the very depths of my soul, I knew who the voice belonged to.
I accepted that Jesus was there for me and with me. That He would never leave me. That somehow He loved me and believed in me even when no one else did. I was not insignificant, I mattered.
Did my life become all sunshine and roses after I accepted Jesus? Since that day I have experienced tremendous joy. But there has also been sorrow.
I have often not made the wisest choices and at times life was and is very difficult. I was involved in an ill suited marriage, had my daughter when I was only 20, and consequently dropped out of college.
Yet time and again Jesus has shown me mercy and grace. Through horrible illness, death of loved ones, infertility, miscarriage, and other trials, I knew that I would be ok because nothing is stronger than Him.
He has been there with me through it all. A recent trial came in the way life often does~ full circle. I learned that my grandfather had Alzheimer's and needed someone to care for him. I struggled with this. I didn't want to watch my grandfather slip away. The small, selfish part of me wanted to say "Why should I care for him? He wasn't there when I was 5 years old and needed a home." But the Spirit led me to do what was right. Because of this I learned about the wonderful man my grandfather really was and why he had made certain life altering decisions. I learned that regret is just a useless tool that will never help you in your future. I learned patience and that the heart has a limitless capacity to love. It was possible for me to learn this because of one Man.
Jesus possesses the purest and most beautifully decorated heart, and He loves you. When He walked this earth He loved the people many considered unlovable. You may not know him, but He knows you.
He knows your ugliness and your truth and it doesn't matter. So much so that He suffered an agonizing death on the cross. All because of His love for you.
You are not alone.
I too am here for you.
104 comments :
- Lisa said...
Good and bad choices are what makes us human. It appears that you are an amazing woman, touching the lives of many. You don't know me, but through your blog you have brought me joy.
Happy Easter.
- April 10, 2009 at 5:09 AM
- Terry said...
Thank you for sharing your past experiences and how God has made it possible for you to lean on him. I've been reading your blog for quite some time and I would have guessed you were raised by the Cleavers.
Wishing you a very blessed Easter.
- April 10, 2009 at 5:12 AM
- Mrs. K said...
How beautiful and oh so true. I pray that each person out there may have Jesus be as real to you and me. I saw your note on Jill's Sew a Fine Seam and had to check you out. Can't wait to catch up on some older posts. Live boldly for Christ!
- April 10, 2009 at 5:22 AM
- Princess Of Pink said...
Laura, MANY hugs to you, a blessed Easter, and NO, you are never alone ♥♥
- April 10, 2009 at 5:24 AM
- FROGGITY! said...
Laura! Thank you for sharing that! Tears are rolling down my cheeks.
I agree... Jesus is always there for us...no matter what. In our darkest times he's there all the more... It's so beautiful that he spoke to you and let you know you weren't alone. You have a such a great heart and an inspiring story.
God bless you, Sister! Have a joyful and blessed Easter weekend!
- April 10, 2009 at 6:09 AM
- Robin Thomas: A Nest With a View said...
This poat makes me think of moments of divine inspiration, one in particular very similar to one you describe, when God's voice kept me alive. I think God is always talking, but we often, rarely, never? hear. I appreciate a connection like the one you are giving here to your history, in such an otherwise anonymous venue. Thank you dear girl of quiet strength.
- April 10, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- Kimberly said...
Laura, this is beautiful. I struggle with how to tell people about my Savior and how their life will never be the same if they will get to know him; you've said it so eloquently. When it is all said and done, God is so good.
- April 10, 2009 at 6:31 AM
- Rabbit Hill Primitives said...
Amen!! What a wonderful post. Everything and everyone has a purpose in God's plan even though we don't always know what it is and why things happen. Like you said we just need to trust in Jesus and what he did for us because he loves us. Thank you for sharing your story. Hugs and blessings and Happy Easter to you. Jenn
- April 10, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Happy Easter Laura -- I was very touched by your blog today-- you inspire and your story was very touching.
I want to share that I have found a blog called http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/ and your blog today would go great with the blogs that are shared on this site! Just an idea!
God Bless you and your family in this Holy Season! Blessings-
- April 10, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- ceekay said...
Thanks for sharing your testimoney Laura. I don't believe that any of us really have June Cleaver lives. Each of us, if willing, can be molded by the Lord to be what He wants us to be. I am so thankful for Jesus in my life, and thankful to know your story with Him also. Have a blessed Easter!
- April 10, 2009 at 7:57 AM
- Lisa said...
- April 10, 2009 at 7:57 AM
- The Stylish House said...
I was touched by your life story, and know its message will help someone struggling today. I wish you all my best and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Happy Easter….~Cathy~
- April 10, 2009 at 8:16 AM
- Housewife Savant said...
Thank you for sharing such a heartwrenching story and a beautiful testimony of Christ's love.
Happy Easter!
- April 10, 2009 at 8:33 AM
- Kathy said...
What a beautiful and touching post. I think you said it so eloquently. Jesus is the answer. Have a Blessed Easter and I wish you the best.
- April 10, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Alicia Robbins said...
Thank you Laura for sharing. I think that there is an illusion out there sometimes that everyone has a perfect life except us, because we know our own details.It is always uplifting to hear the story of someone who has been lifted to a better place by faith in the Lord and His Atonement. Each day that we do our best to become better, to become more like Him pleases Him and makes His sacrifice worth it.
This week one of our missionaries was arrested at the airport, noone knew that his visa had expired. I went to see him yesterday and after inquiring about his mother, he was pleased to tell me that he was teaching one of the other prisoners about the Savior. The prisoner commented that if he hadn't been in jail he couldn't have taught him. Total trust in the Lord and His plan. I was in the presence of greatness. When I reported to his mother, she said how proud she was that her son was not thinking of himself, but of someone else. I feel so humbled and blessed today.
Have a wonderfully meaningful Easter~
- April 10, 2009 at 8:53 AM
- rosecottagegardensandfarm said...
What a beautiful and touching post. Thank you for sharing your story of pain, love and forgiveness.
I wish you amazing blessings in your journey ahead!
Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm
- April 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- Lorrie said...
Thank you for sharing your story on Good Friday. What a wonderful way to demonstrate Christ's love and forgiveness. I pray that all who read will be touched by that same love.
Easter blessings to you, dear Laura.
- April 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- Muthering Heights said...
You have a very touching story, and a powerful testimony!!!
Happy Easter to you. :)
- April 10, 2009 at 9:25 AM
- Brandie said...
Thanks for sharing that with me..and I am glad we are getting to know each other :) One day I will share mine..maybe in an email..:)
- April 10, 2009 at 10:07 AM
- Really Rainey said...
I am so happy you shared this story. You are truly blessed and its wonderful that you realize it.
I love your blog!
~Really Rainey~
- April 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM
- perilloparodies said...
Oh, Laura, i rejoice with you!! We serve a mighty God. With Tears of joy I say, "Hallelujah!"... thank you for sharing your testimony... I am amazed, over and over, how there is nothing impossible with the Lord, and how He loves us so much as to make "beauty for our ashes..." Blessings to you as you celebrate the most wonderful gift- that of salvation through Jesus. We serve a RISEN Lord!!! Amen.
- April 10, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- philben5 said...
I have been waiting and praying for you and your post today. If it's ok I would like to link your post to mine so people that maybe haven't been as blessed as I have to meet you can hear these words of encouragement and trully what Easter is about..rebirth. Thank you again Laura for sharing. Now I am thinking on how I can make Easter real to my kids @ this special time of the year.
Blessings and Happy Easter.
- April 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM
- Allidink said...
You have such a way with words and your story is so touching. Thank you for sharing it with all of us :)
All the best,
- April 10, 2009 at 12:08 PM
- Growing Daily said...
What a wonderful testimony! Thank you for sharing it. May the Lord bless you and cause His face to shine down upon you!
- April 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM
- Blue Castle said...
What a beautiful post. Jesus is so faithful, so good to us. Thank you for sharing your story.
- April 10, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- Mildred said...
Thank you Laura for sharing this story of hope, love and forgiveness today. May God continue to bless you and your family. Nalley and I wish you all a blessed Easter. Harriet sends puppy dog kisses to Rudi!
- April 10, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Craftymoose Crafts said...
Having just come from Good Friday Services at our Church, this brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing and may you have a Happy Easter.
- April 10, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- Shimmy Mom said...
Oh Laura, you made me cry! This was such an incredibly beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing it. I hope that you have a WONDERFUL Easter.
- April 10, 2009 at 3:39 PM
- Puna said...
Thank you for your incredible words and willingness to share. Jesus says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made, for with Him all things are possible.
You have a purpose, perhaps the fact that you helped so many people today, on Good Friday helps you fulfill that purpose.
Be blessed always,
- April 10, 2009 at 4:37 PM
- Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...
Thank you for sharing your very personal and touching story. I too am a believer and know of what you speak. I'm sure your life is comforting to so many. Have a very blessed Easter!
- April 10, 2009 at 4:48 PM
- Michelle said...
Isn't it amazing that no matter how ugly we are He still loves us?
- April 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- robinrane said...
Oh Sweet One thank you for sharing your heart and your precious life. God has so obviously had His hand on you from the begining. Your hurts and trials have turned out to be a beautiful story of God's love, grace and new beginings...
Robin Rane'
All Things Heart and Home
- April 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
- Rue said...
Thank you for sharing your story Laura. I knew your childhood was troubled, but had no idea the extent of it. You are truly brave and I admire you becoming the woman you are now.... beautiful inside AND out.
I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter.
- April 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM
- Lou Cinda said...
What a beautiful story of Faith and perseverance. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Have a wonderful Easter!
Lou Cinda :)
- April 10, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- Tamara Jansen said...
What a lovely and hopeful message!
- April 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- Kathleen said...
A truly inspiring post. I am so touched..
A glorious Easter to you..God bless you for caring for your grandfather, rising above the normal feelings you had, and doing His work..
- April 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM
- Domestic Designer said...
What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing your personal witness. You touched me and I am sure you touched many others. Have a blessed Easter!
- April 10, 2009 at 6:29 PM
- Kathleen Ellis said...
Hi Laura...what a beautiful testimony! It brought to mind one of my favorite hymns...
"Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see...."
I wish you a blessed Easter...and thank you for stopping by and for your kind comment!
- April 10, 2009 at 6:35 PM
- Myrnie said...
Absolutely beautiful. I always try and remember: with repentance, it doesn't matter where we've been or where we are. What matters is which direction you're moving.
- April 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM
- Deanna said...
May you have a blessed Easter on Resurrection Sunday as you celebrate the RISEN LORD!
This is the first time that I have visited your blog. I'd like t return in the future.
God Bless you real good!
Deanna from the Kansas Flinthills
- April 10, 2009 at 7:08 PM
- Scrappy Jessi said...
hey there sweets,
beautiful post!!!
Happy Easter!
- April 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM
- Shelia said...
Oh, Dear One, thank you so much for sharing your heart today! I'm sorry for all the hurt that has been in your life. I too know Jesus as my Savior and I know He can turn everything around for us! He gives us the hope and the reason to go. You have a purpose in this life and He is using you today!
Laura, I wish you and your family a very special blessed Easter.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
- April 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
- newlyweds said...
Beautiful post. Happy Easter to you!
- April 10, 2009 at 8:03 PM
- Risa said...
Such an amazing post! Very inspiring and I appreciate you sharing that.
- April 10, 2009 at 8:24 PM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Thank you- awesome post. I am so glad your story has such a happy ending! We are not of this world. (Thank goodness!) Have a wonderful Easter. Thanks for posting on my blog, today.
- April 10, 2009 at 8:41 PM
- The Bloom Girls said...
God Bless you Laura for opening up your heart and sharing this with us. It touches me greatly as I have chosen to help some of God's little lambs and currently have 3 foster children! These delightful little people had no choice in what led to where they are today. With my entire being, I want them to know that no matter what, they are loved by a God that KEEPS HIS PROMISES. A God that will walk with them every day and loves them unconditionally and will never choose anything over them. It sadden's me that your experience in foster care was painful and also reinforces to me that what I am doing is very important. (regardless of how fruitless it can sometimes feel) Drugs are instruments of the devil and most of the children I end up with have been the victims of their evil consequences. I don't know if you have seen the video of my adorable little chef Madison on my blog, but she is a gift from God to our family and we adopted her out of foster care. I also did a slide show to celebrate her adoption that can be found on youtube.com if you search on "The Gift of Madison" She is a joy to me everyday and I thank God for bringing her to us! Know you are a daughter of the King Most High and above even the angels!
Happy Easter Daughter of the King Most High!
- April 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
- Shannon @ Silver Trappings said...
Hi Laura,
It is wonderful to hear how Christ has changed your life. He is the answer that so many people are looking for. Thanks for sharing your testimony.
- April 10, 2009 at 11:05 PM
- Lady Dorothy said...
What a beautiful retelling of God's redemption. Thank you for sharing it. God will use it and bless you for sharing it.
Happy Easter, Laura!
- April 11, 2009 at 12:05 AM
- Meredith said...
I actually don't quite know what to say except for thanking you for sharing this. Your testimony is incredibly moving. I pray that you continue to feel healed and whole. God Bless you.
Have a great Easter with your loved ones.
- April 11, 2009 at 3:35 AM
- Valerie said...
Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog !
Your is SO adorable !
I love the colours, it is so soft and cute !
I add your link on my blog I will come back very soon !
Valerie, Belgium
- April 11, 2009 at 4:11 AM
- Kitty Scraps said...
Dear Miz Laura,
Thank you for sharing your story, you never how many people you touch by sharing. You've certainly touched me and I thank you for your truth and honesty. Many blessings to you.
- April 11, 2009 at 4:17 AM
- Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...
Laura, what a very sweet & thoughtful post to share with everyone. I'm so sorry for what you had to go through. I'm one of those who grew up in a wonderful home & took that for granted for a long time, but I know it wasn't that way for everyone. I'm so glad you met Jesus, the most precious one we could ever get to know personally. Blessings this Easter!
- April 11, 2009 at 5:57 AM
- Jorgelina said...
Happy Easter!!!
Beautiful post!!!
- April 11, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- Sweet Cottage Dreams said...
Laura, your story is amazing. How wonderful that Christ came to you to show you the direction that your life should follow. Just hold our your hands and He will take you and guide you.
Lovely, lovely post. An incredible story. I had a drug addict cousin who became clean and sober, got involved in a church and then was killed in a car wreck on the way to a church college where he was going to attend. Both he and his wife were killed. Both Christians and recovered substance abusers. I guess God wanted him right then and there.
Have a lovely, lovely Easter!
- April 11, 2009 at 7:48 AM
- bec4 said...
Thank you for sharing your testimony and how God's amazing grace saved you. I pray that anyone reading this blog who is not a believer will come to realize the amzing peace and grace that is available to them through Jesus! Happy Easter!
- April 11, 2009 at 8:07 AM
- Liz said...
Such a wonderful testimony! Thank you for sharing so much of your life! I pray that everyone that reads this is touched.
Happy Easter!!
- April 11, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Oh Laura you are such a blessing! Thank you for sharing your relationship with Jesus. What an encouragement to me! Praise our Lord! Bless you precious Laura!
- April 11, 2009 at 10:17 AM
- Kim @ Manning Family Tree said...
Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad to hear that you have come out stronger with the help of Christ. You are right, we are not alone. You have turned into a beautiful person. Don't ever forget that!
- April 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- Carrie said...
Thank you for this wonderful, personal testimony of God's love and its power to sustain each one who trusts in Him.
- April 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM
- Joy said...
Laura, thank you for sharing a little of your background with us and being a wonderful Christian testimony. God bless you and yours this Easter.
- April 11, 2009 at 3:56 PM
- Songbirdtiff said...
God bless you Laura. I didn't know that you grew up in Foster care. Did you ever read my post on adoption? James and I are nearing the end of the tedious paperwork process to adopt from the FC system in Arkansas! We are SO excited! As much as I would like to give them all a home, we will help as many as we can.
- April 11, 2009 at 5:03 PM
- Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...
What a beautiful post--it really touched me. Thanks for being so honest and open and sharing your inspirational story with us. Happy Easter to you and yours! :-)
- April 11, 2009 at 5:31 PM
- Kelli @SustainingCreativity said...
Beautiful testimony! Thank you so much for sharing your blog and your story with me. Blessings this Easter!
- April 11, 2009 at 5:58 PM
- Charlotte said...
What a marvelous testimony. I'm so glad you chose to share it with us on Spiritual Sundays. The Savior always amazes me how he works in the hearts of believers. I know your testimony will give hope to a lot of people.
- April 11, 2009 at 6:14 PM
- Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...
Laura, I too need a tissue now!
Beautiful, beautiful heartfelt post.
Just look at the woman you have become!
I wish for that same faith and strength to shine through in all children.
A Happy Easter to you and yours~
- April 11, 2009 at 7:04 PM
- Sandi@ My Yellow Door said...
Hello Laura,
Thank you for sharing your testimony. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He's there for you and me. I'm glad you know Him, as do I! I pray you have a Happy and Blessed Easter.
- April 11, 2009 at 7:07 PM
- kottagekara said...
Thank you fort your sweet comment on my blog, I love how you opened your heart on this post.
- April 11, 2009 at 7:10 PM
- Velvet and Linen said...
I read your post a couple of hours ago. It has taken me this long to think of how to respond without sounding contrite, although I am sure I still will.
I think we all carry our story with us throughout our lives. I, for one, try not to be defined by my past and take responsibility for my decisions and for my future.
Thank you Laura for sharing your story with us and making us all realize that we can decide who we chose to be. Yes, you have made some choices that at the time seemed to be not the best decisions, but they all made you into the courageous woman you are today. I would never call any of them mistakes because I certainly think you are fantastic.
Happy Easter, Laura.
- April 11, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- God Chaser said...
Thank you for sharing this awesome testimony. God is so wonderful so full of love which He willingly and lovingly pour out on us-long before we even know He is there.
Blessings this Ressurrection Sunday.
Not Alone
- April 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM
- Beautiful Pear Tree Lane said...
This is one of the most poignant testimonies that I have ever read!! I am so touched !! Thank you for sharing.
Wishing you and your family a most blessed and joyous Happy Resurrection Sunday.
- April 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM
- Clif said...
Thank you for sharing from your life and your heart. Many lives have been and will be touched by your words.
- April 11, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
Laura, what an amazing post! I wish I could reach through the computer screen right now and give you a big hug. God really is there for us, and Jesus' sacrifice awes me to pieces. I'm so glad that He has you wrapped up in his arms of love, too! Sending you much love and many good wishes on Easter and always...
Sheila (who admires the woman you are!) :-)
- April 11, 2009 at 9:08 PM
- Rochelle said...
Thank you for this post. I can relate to your story in so many ways. This really touched me, thank you for being so open.
- April 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM
- Kim said...
I enjoyed visiting your blog today. I can't imagine having such a hard life but I do know what it feels like to know that I am loved by a Heavenly Father. Thanks for visiting my blog through Julia !Hooked on Houses.
- April 11, 2009 at 9:27 PM
- Kathy said...
What a beautiful testimony you've posted, Laura. Jesus truly is the source of all good and happiness. Thank you for your honesty - I imagine it will have an impact on many people who read it.
Happy Easter...Kathy
- April 11, 2009 at 10:21 PM
- Jade Creative said...
This post has touchd me like no other. I went away not able to comment, but am back to let you know that I admire how brave you are to share with all of us, the vulnerabilities in your life storey.
A tear, hug and smile
Thank you for this,
God bless you,
- April 11, 2009 at 11:53 PM
- Smilingsal said...
Thanks for sharing. Happy Spiritual Sunday. I wish you a Blessed Easter as you celebrate our risen Lord.
- April 12, 2009 at 4:38 AM
- Leigh of Bloggeritaville said...
What a powerful testimony to share. I think that this can minister to so many, the testiment of faith. We are all sinners, but it is up to us to share the word of his glory, our forgiving father, my redeemer. I love this post! Thank you for sharing your words.
I am blessed. Thank you for your bloggy friendship. It warms my spirit.
Happy Easter!
- April 12, 2009 at 6:04 AM
- ginger at enchanting cottage said...
WOW! What a strong woman you are. I can tell that the Lord is in your life, with your writing I can just see how you glow with his love. I'm sure that your testimony will guide others closer to God. Words can not express how delighted I am that you chose to post this on Spiritual Sundays.
God Bless you,
- April 12, 2009 at 7:10 AM
- Doreen said...
Thank you Laura. Wishing you a most Joyous Easter!
Many Blessings, Doreen
- April 12, 2009 at 7:37 AM
- Efrat Dalton said...
You are a joy and inspiration to me just by knowing you through your blog. Hopping we'll meet in person one day. Wishing you Happy Easter to you and your Family
Efrat Dalton
- April 12, 2009 at 8:34 AM
- Tea Time With Melody said...
Laura, thank you for sharing post. In my early teen years I too was ready to "write myself off" my father was physically and emotionally abusive. A voice told me one day that by taking this course of action, I would be the one too suffer the most as "life would go one without me." God must have drilled this into my head, as my father died of a brain tumor when I was 15 and I became "free to live" so to speak. I married at 21 to my dear husband(25 yrs this year)have 3 wonderful kids, and becoming a grandmother in August. All this I would NOT have had had I let my emotions take control. I have told them my story and that I have never forgot my dark days or the voice I heard. God is awsome and we are in control of our own destiny. It looks like you Laura have blossomed into a wonderful lady and I hope your life is enriched with as much love, peace and kindness as mine. Sorry for such a long comment but your post really touched me. Have a blessed Easter.
- April 12, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- Saleslady371 said...
Hi, Laura!
My how the power of Jesus can turn one life around! Many will see and hear and He will be glorified today. Thank you, my courageous sister, for sharing our Saviour.
I'm finding your blogsite so very interesting and beautiful. I appreciate your visit today and I extend open arms to you at anytime you choose to stop by. You will always be welcome.
- April 12, 2009 at 12:03 PM
- Ms.Daisy said...
I am so glad that Jesus was there for you when you needed Him and letting you know that He was with you always. God Bless you and have a very Blessed Easter.
- April 12, 2009 at 12:21 PM
- Karen said...
Laura, Thank you. I just received a letter from a 20 year old in prison with a story so similar to yours, who is reading the Bible for the first time and wanting to know God. Your testimony gives hope to so many. We have a HOPE!
God bless you.
- April 12, 2009 at 1:20 PM
- Libby Murphy said...
What a beautiful story you have shared. It's most inspiring and soulful. Angels around you.
Happy Twirls
- April 12, 2009 at 2:40 PM
- ~♥~ Monica S said...
Thank you Laura! :-)
You are a blessing!
- April 12, 2009 at 3:21 PM
- TattingChic said...
Happy Easter to someone who knows the power of the Atonement of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! Thank you for sharing. So sorry to hear of the hurt and pain you have had to endure...may you have as full a joy as the the pain was deep that you have suffered.
Loving thoughts,
~TattingChic :)
- April 12, 2009 at 4:18 PM
- Draffin Bears said...
Thank you Laura, for sharing your story with us.
I admire how brave and how strong you must have been to get through this.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Easter and wonderful days ahead.
- April 12, 2009 at 5:40 PM
- laurie @ bargain hunting said...
This was a beautiful post, and it brought tears to my eyes. So much for a child to endure, and how amazing that you have become who you are today! God indeed works in mysterious ways, and that has definitely happened in your life. I am so impressed that you had every right to feel bitterness toward your grandfather and yet, you triumphed over that. What a miracle you are, and how wonderful that you shared this. Thank you for a most meaningful post. laurie
- April 12, 2009 at 7:07 PM
- Miss Sandy said...
Your beautiful testimony moves my heart. I am so glad we came to know each other through this blogging community! I hope that you and your family had a very wonderful Easter weekend!
- April 12, 2009 at 7:22 PM
- tales from an O.C. cottage said...
No wonder you create such beauty outside...you are gorgeous inside!
Blessed Easter!
m ^..^
- April 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM
- Jillian said...
What a powerful testimony. Thank you for sharing it with us. And thank you for stopping by my blog on Spiritual Sunday!
- April 13, 2009 at 8:15 AM
- The French Bear said...
What a beautiful spirit you have, thank you for sharing your story. Life comes at us no matter what and we are in it for the journey, and when you are a child you are only along for the ride, now as an adult you are driving.......
Margaret B
- April 13, 2009 at 8:25 AM
- Elizabeth G. said...
Hi, Laura,
I was reading down through some of your posts and found this one. Whew, you have not had an easy road, but I am so happy for you that it has lead you to Christ. I am so grateful to have found Him myself. I love and need Him so much. I guess all my weaknesses and challenges have been a blessings, because they have brought home to me the absolute need for dependence upon the Savior. He is my source of strength and light. I don't know how I would get through this life, with all its disappointments and insecurities, without having our Rock and our Salvation there for me, too.
Thank you for your wonderful testimony and I hope you had a blessed Easter!
- April 13, 2009 at 1:24 PM
- Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) said...
Beautiful post, Laura...very inspiring. You were and are very brave to have overcome so much! Thanks for sharing...love to you,
- April 13, 2009 at 7:10 PM
- starsfault said...
Laura ~ You have a wonderful testimony, and one with a few similarities to my own. A violent and painful childhood that might have justified a life of bitterness, anger and resentment, but lead me to the cross instead. I married the pastor's eldest son 35 years ago, accepting Jesus as my Saviour several weeks after we were married when I turned 18. I know that I had felt the protective hand of God on my life even before I knew it was Him that watched over me during those bad years.
While life is never easy, and frequently messy, the worst was over for me at 18 when I married Tim, and I am thankful every day for my Salvation and restoration to a whole, healthy life.
Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
- April 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM
- Kass said...
That was the BEST Easter post- out of ll the many that I read...Love, Kass
- April 14, 2009 at 6:38 AM
- Maureen said...
Your writing is the true testament of what Easter should mean.
God Bless,
- April 14, 2009 at 9:14 PM
- Cat said...
Laura, that is so powerful.. You are inspiring.. Many blessing to you..
- April 15, 2009 at 4:24 PM
- LMH said...
From one Laura to another,
thank you.
- April 16, 2009 at 7:02 PM
- Neabear said...
Wow! This is powerful! Thank you so much for sharing. You have overcome such obstacles and are the better for it. I have fallen behind in blog reading, but I am so glad to be catching up on yours. Glad I went back far enough to read this one.
- May 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM
- MichaleenFlynn said...
What a beautiful, beautiful entry.
God bless you!
- April 1, 2010 at 1:43 PM
- Teresa said...
Dear Laura,
I've only recently found you so I had no idea.
You're the true testimony of what Prophet Isaiah said:
" "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
Though she may forget,
I will not forget you!
16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;
your walls are ever before me. "
now I know you vacum in your Pearls because you're wearing them where it matters most - your heart.
Blessings your way Sweet Lady,
P.S. After Lent and Holly Week - and after a wonderful Easter Lunch with Dear Hubby and Dear Kids - I all of the sudden felt "empty". It was like something was missing now that My Lord Had Risen and after doing a run through my friends' blogs I decided to drop by and sent you a touchbase "take care/Happy Easter" note and all of the sudden I stopped feeling alone and purposeless. Love, T
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to think there is a problem if your partner or spouse is in the police force?(47 Posts)
I have seen a few threads on MN where a partner has a problem in their relationship,particularly where violence is involved. But because their partner is in the police force, they are more frightened, and are unsure of what to do. Particularly as regards reporting them?
OP might be a good idea to report your own first post and ask HQ to change the wording in the thread title, it's not a case of could read that I meant that all partners or spouses have a problem if they are with a member of the police force - it reads as anyone whose partner is a police officer has a problem. Which is untrue, and upsetting to MNetters who are police officers or their partners.
Very offensive - I have few family members in the police and they are all great!
Are we not allowed to become more educated about the police and other matters on MN?
OP, I think it poor form starting a thread about a thread, then linking to said thread, especially in AIBU. The OP in this particular case asked for advice in Relationships, not AIBU.
I also think your thread title and OP are massive and insulting generalisations to officers and their spouses. The notion that police officers will 'cover up for their mates' is ill-informed and misguided.
All UK police forces have Professional Standards Departments, who will take forward misconduct proceedings against officers involved in criminality, whether on or off duty, and including cases of domestic abuse. One of the difficulties in taking forward cases against police officers is reluctance on the part of their spouse to provide evidence, IME not out of fear of repercussions, but because a conviction for DA will without doubt result in dismissal, having a knock on effect on family finances.
Even if this happens, if a police service is aware of an officer with DA issues, where it hasn't been possible to progress criminal or misconduct proceedings as a result of lack of evidence, the officer will still be risk assessed, and may be repositioned to a role where they will have no contact with the public, or victims of DA. They would also have any access to firearms reviewed and revoked and vetting levels reviewed.
In short, you don't know what you are talking about.
I'm saying that domestic abuse victims have a hell of a lot to contend with with the justice system. The police service is improving thank goodness since I joined and particularly cases where spouses and partners of police officers are investigated with more vigour perhaps than the norm.CPS need further training though on how to review and present DA cases- something which I am pushing for now.
It is difficult to bring to court - even once a victim has come forward. Often the perp or his extended family will Put pressure in the victim to withdraw their case.
On saying all this I recently helped my Dsis best friend and she had a positive outcome as a victim of domestic violence.
Plomino, thanks for sharing that. And thanks for doing your job.
JustasmallGless. I dont know if I quite understood correctly. Are you saying that a lot of people who report dv dont end up getting justice, whoever they are?
inNeedOfBrandy -your link isn't research. And it's from the USA where police "culture" is somewhat different.
Plomino- sorry you have had a shit day. Been there done that and it really sucks doesn't it. Yy to how to deal with the stress which is exceptional. Glad you have got your singing!
Here's hoping tomorrow is but better for you.
The issue isn't about the occupation as I truly believe the culture of covering for bent cops has gbe. It's about DV victims as a whole having faith in the justice system. If it were to happen to me I don't know if I would report tbh
I am a police officer . My DH is not . I have been to a number of calls involving domestic violence , where one or other party has been a police officer . If they have been the violent or abusive one, they leave with me . In handcuffs . If anything , allegations against police officers get investigated far more thoroughly , BECAUSE they are police officers , and most usually by the directorate of professional standards . We have to be seen to be acting 'without fear or favour ' according to our statement of common purpose . All this crap about officers being 'let off' because they are old bill , is just that . Bollocks . In this day and age , forces are using any excuse to get rid of officers because they are skint , even down to sacking officers for out of date tax discs and calling it a lack of integrity . They really really wouldn't let anyone committing domestic violence remain .
Even if the CPS were to refuse to charge ( and please bear in mind that its they who make the decision , NOT the police ) then the officers would get put before a discipline board , and he'd lose his job anyway .
Yes there is a high divorce rate . No , we're not all over the side . Sometimes, doing a really really shit job that no one else wants to do , but being told how to do it by everyone and his cat from the comfort of their armchair , for ever longer years , and gradually decreasing money , tends to cause people to be unbearable to live with .
Take today . I have frankly had a motherfucker of a day in which someone died years before their time , and there was fuck all I could do to help him although god knows I tried . I really did . I was there when his brothers punched a hole through the hospital wall , and his mother collapsed in my arms . I have had to bin my uniform as it is now a health hazard . I will be there at the mortuary tomorrow to identify him to the pathologist before his pm .
And it might happen again tomorrow . I accept this as an occupational hazard , but am also very glad that I have a 100 mile drive home , in which to turn the music up very VERY loud , and sing the stress out of my system . Others don't , and take stress home , which isn't good for any marriage , regardless of occupation.
Also most victims are afraid of reporting. For various reasons - years of conditioning, they are sorry, they love their abuser, afraid they won't be believed.
On average someone suffers 35 incidents of domestic violence before they report.
A very high percentage of those that eventually report will withdraw their statements over and over again.
Most domestic violence offenders are very different outside the home - kind, caring, etc and people find it hard to believe someone they know so well could do this.
It is frustrating when a victim withdraws their statement, but it's not their fault. They will have been living for this for years, and all they really want is the person they fell in love with to come back and the abuser part of that person to go away.
If someone on here is being abused by their police officer partner the police will take it seriously. In my force we have a positive arrest policy so if it's reported but the victim doesn't want to proceed we still arrest. We can do 'victimless' prosecution where the victim does not give a statement but if there is enough evidence we can charge them.
Of course not everyone will be charged. It depends on the evidence. If someone who is a police officer that is an offender doesn't get charged it will be due to lack of evidence. Not because they are a police officer.
Eh thats 2 different situations.
You can never promise there will not be a problem. He may be arrested but there is not evidence or he may not be found guilty for reason not to do with his job.
But are you talking about police or lawyers?
So the police on here are saying that, as Mumsnetters, on the threads where a poster is pretty terrified of reporting a police partner to the police, that there will not be a problem?
The thread I am currently thinking of, her bil is a family court lawyer.
My ex is a police officer - there were a few times in our marriage when I did consider calling the police but didn't because of the potential consequeces ie the difficulties it would have caused him in work, possible suspention or loss of job etc
For me calling the police would have meant there would be no going back or reconciliation - it would have been the end and very public and messy.
I never once considered that if I did report ex things would have been covered up.
The divorce rate is high in the police - the hours are bad, overtime and court always took priority over family events. Officers have to deal with terrible things and see things most of us don't - that stress is often brought home.
OP your thread title is very ill judged and you don't know what you are talking about!
There was a news report recently that said police officers abusing their position for sexual favours was the greatest corruption risk among the country's police officers. news.sky.com/story/1041784/police-officers-abuse-positions-for-sex
I knew someone it happened to. She'd been burgled, and this officer just kept on coming round with some lame excuse. Eventually he said something about how she or her DP could get into car problems legally if she wasn't 'nice' to him .. She was very freaked out, but he did stop when she told him she'd report him. She didn't, though, she was too worried they wouldn't believe her. She was just glad it had stopped.
Not that I think most police officers are like that. But we've had problems with bullying police officers. I once told one off. I walked up behind him while he was talking to my son in an appalling way: as if the poor lad was a hardened villain, when he's had nothing to do with the law. The officer hadn't realised I was there or that I was listening. I pointed out that I was a single parent bringing up 2 boys to be law-abiding men and that for him to speak to them as if they were criminal scum was no help.
I rang up the cop shop too & complained. That was after we had 3 visits looking for a runaway girl. They said they knew she must be at ours because one of my DSs was her boyfriend and we hid her in the attic. They knew this because, I was told, it was on their computer. I told them that firstly he hardly knew her and secondly we didn't have an attic. They changed their database and the problem stopped.
MrsBW, was it for hitting a partner?
And, would you feel comfortable reporting your DH to his work colleagues?
Couldnt his colleagues look things up for him, even if he couldnt?
The trouble is people seem to think individual police officers have all this power, either from a bad experience with the police or what they read in the papers. The reality is that police officers cannot 'make things go away'. Maybe in the past, and I mean many years ago this would have happened. Today it is very different.
There are departments that investigate police officers. Of course there will be officers that commit crimes, including domestic abuse, the same as any profession.
That article linked is about police I'm America. So not an accurate insight to british police. I don't know how different American police are to us so can't comment on it.
If a police officer was convicted of dv they could loose their job and therefore access to information etc.
Lawyers, doctors etc would not. They could set up their own practice. They would not be struck off.
This is not an issue to do with the police, but to do with positions of power.
My dad (in the force for 31 years) would treat any of his friends or fellow officers exactly the same as anyone else committing dv. And he would still be horrified.
I agree with purple2012. That's what would happen in our force too.
Your thread title is unfortunate.
Surely the police must be one of the biggest employers in the country with forces, countys, divisions eand what not in the hundreds if not thousands.
It seems strange to lump them all together as one mass and make a statement like the op tbh.
Like saying a failing hospital with crap surgeons in (say) Dundee would mean that the doctors in a GPs in Cornwall are also crap iygwim?
Heres something just from google justasmallglass but I can't find the WA research thats somewhere about it.
As there seem to be lots of police officers on this thread, I'd like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you for doing the job you do. I'm pretty much in awe of all of you!
In my force if a police officer is reported for DV they are treated pretty much the same as anyone else. The only difference is that they may be taken to a custody centre away from where they serve. This is fir various reasons, not just for their 'rights' but also because it would be uncomfortable for their colleagues.
They would not have access to addresses/info etc. Everything is audited. So if anyone, either them or a colleague attempted to access information they would be quickly identified.
That said, domestic abuse is a power thing. The perpetrator would probably tell their spouse that they could access info/they wouldnt be believed/their mates would mean it wouldn't go anywhere. The spouse, especially if not in the force would believe it. Probably because of years of abuse including mental abuse.
Your thread title misleading though.
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We did what any normal person would do to protect themselves and their family, yet we received a note from Lorin about other renters looking for freebies for absurd reasons that I would laugh at as well.
If there were not continued issues every time we come up, we may have chalked this one up and let it go. Lorin treated us as if we were first time guests, not repeat guests who have taken great care of his home as if it was our own.
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It has been 20 years since Steven Curtis Chapman's breakthrough hit, The Great Adventure, was released.
If that makes you feel a little old, if your perspective on the rousing rocker has changed over two decades, Chapman is with you.
"When it came out, oh, what, 20 years ago-ish, which is pretty crazy, it was as rockin' as anything they played at Christian radio," Chapman, 49, recalls. "And that song represents a moment in time. There's an element of it that was every summer camp song — hey, let's saddle up our horses, and everybody made up dances to it in Christian youth groups and things, and it becomes almost a novelty of sorts.
"But for me, I know where that song came from originally. It was far from a 'rah-rah, let's go have fun' song. It was really rooted in some hard things I was wrestling with coming into this understanding of God loves me, God has this plan for my life that is like an adventure, not a prison. Grace is something that makes our lives everything they were meant to be.
"I really wanted to recapture that."
So, he rerecorded the song and a number of other hits, including Heaven in the Real World and More to This Life, for his latest album, re:creation.
As it starts to play, it sounds like it might be a mellow, unplugged Great Adventure on the new album. But then it builds, strings come in, and the adventure becomes Spielbergian, life as a great adventure with a cinematic swath.
And Chapman can claim that kind of life, becoming a chart-topping recording artist, traveling the world to perform and gather his family as an adoptive parent, suffering the communal tragedy of the school shootings at his alma mater, Paducah's Heath High School, and the personal tragedy of the death of one of his children.
"There's a lot of life crammed into 3 1/2 minutes of a song," Chapman says. "Sometimes there's years and years of life and story that went into that song, and I love knowing it and I love sharing it."
To tour the latest album, Chapman decided to take a different approach than just putting together a band and hitting the road.
For the Songs Stories Tour, which stops at Southland Christian Church in Jessamine County on Tuesday night, Chapman has brought along fellow Christian artists Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson for a sort of Nashville-style singer-songwriter night.
"Usually it's several writers that will sit on a stage on stools in a row or in a circle and just go down the line and tell a story and sing a song, and then it's the next guy's turn," Chapman says. "As it goes down the line, everyone kind of backs each other up and plays along, and it's a cool kind of community, a unique thing that happens in a songwriting town like Nashville."
The album re:creation presented a prime opportunity to take that show on the road. So he called Peterson and Wilson to see if they were up for it. The tour went out last fall, and it went so well they booked another leg for the new year.
"We've got 46 instruments onstage at last count between the band behind us — we have a three-piece band — and the three of us, and we're passing instruments around," says Chapman, whose father owns a music store in Paducah.
"One of the things I love, and this goes back to being from Kentucky, is this is the first tour I've had a banjo and a mandolin and some of those instruments onstage with me. Those are the instruments I grew up with, and I love bluegrass music and folk music. It's the first music I listened to and learned to play. This tour is the first where I've felt I've been able to go there a little bit more and do more folk arrangements.
"It's the first time for sure that I've picked up a banjo onstage in all my years of touring. So it seems only appropriate that I bring this tour back to Kentucky."
Chapman recently received a big honor from the commonwealth when he was given the national award in the Governor's Awards in the Arts, Kentucky's top arts awards. The national award goes to a Kentucky native or person with a strong association with the state who has had a national impact in the arts. Previous winners include George Clooney and the Judds.
"Anybody can win a Grammy or a Dove Award," says Chapman, who has five Grammys and a whopping 56 Doves. "But it's a little more narrowed down when you get opportunities like that to get recognized as a Kentucky boy, a Paducah boy.
"So I am really honored by that and grateful for the support I have had from my home state and my home folks."


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The Colorado State University/Larimer County Agriculture Extension agent organizes several meetings every year that address weed identification and management, and small acreage pasture management. The times and locations are posted through the Larimer County Agriculture Extension Service , information can also be obtained by calling the Extension office at (970) 498-6003.
Staff from the Larimer County Weed District, are available to give on-site presentations on noxious weed identification and management to HOA's, schools, agencies, or any other interested groups or organizations. Presentations can be by Power Point slide shows or an outside venue in the field identifying plants and giving best management recommendations.
The Larimer County Weed District and Colorado State University Weed Science Department are working cooperatively to establish weed management study areas around the county. Sites have been established to investigate chemical control treatments for cheatgrass, volunteer rye, leafy spurge, Canada thistle, Russian knapweed, tamarisk, and Russian olive. Additionally, an insect bio-control study on Dalmatian toadflax has been established.
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Most of us have projects we want to get done when we are home; ranging from huge undertakings like planning our financial independence or something smaller in scale like repairing the deck.
We're all excited about our project and fantasize about how we're going to do this or that. But when it's "go-time", we tend to make excuses, drop a few balls, or miss a few deadlines; all with the goal of procrastinating.
Let's face it; getting things done at home is much harder than in a structured environment like your office. It's easier to work efficiently when you have a dedicated space with specific rules that allow you to do the same things day-in and day-out without too many interruptions.
The real challenge begins when you go out of that structured cocoon. Unless you're a kid, at home nobody will tell you that you're late on your deadlines; there's no team to support your efforts and there's no boss over your head to help organize your daily tasks and objectives. Of course, those that are married may argue otherwise, but we can all agree it's a bit different than work.
Bring your office productivity to personal projects by remembering that:
1# Projects are made out of the sum of their actions
Most at-home projects get stuck or stay on "paper" because they're being approached as a large unit when they're actually made of manageable bite sized actions.
For some reason, at work, you never tackle a project all at once for all angles. Most likely, first, you fully understand the objectives & timelines. Then you start preparing a list of necessary actions, order of implementation, etc. Well, the same must be applied at home! Sit down and break your project into manageable actions and try to understand which action comes first.
2# You need a Personal Accountability System
When you're in the office, you have colleagues that email you with pending tasks, a boss that reviews your actions (sometimes even before you hand them over) and a little voice in your head nagging you constantly to finish what you're doing and head out home as soon as possible.
Alas, these productivity drivers are not available at home. You need to find out what or who (more likely) can help you to be accountable at home.
Often engaging friends and family does the trick. Just speaking about your project and its objectives creates a commitment that you don't want to break. For me, it's sharing the project with my family, explaining that I need some time to do certain things alone, and figuring out with them how they can help me by:
- Reducing the endless stream of interruptions;
- Asking them for help on tasks I won't be able to attend to during this project; and
- Strengthening my resolve. After all, how can I stop in the middle after speaking about the project and taking help from them along the way?
3# You Need To Create External Triggers
At work, you have external triggers that push you into action: whether it's a staff meeting, project reviews, or simply chatting with your boss during lunch. As in the office, you must create, even artificially, external triggers at home:
Create a set of triggers!
- It can be a visual reminder on big white board
- Updating your friends or family – knowing they'll come over so you'll want to show progress on that fence or room that your painting or settings up the new surround sound system.
- If your project involves other parties, schedule their task on a certain day knowing you won't be able to push off your part of the project.
4# Getting Things Done and Making It Fun!
We all have an inner child, sometimes it's a burden, sometimes a blessing. In the office, our inner child often doesn't get an opportunity to express himself (Unless you have the same job Tom Hanks had in the movie Big).
Hopefully, we enjoy our work. But at work, we are also rewarded with salary and the occasional pat on the shoulder/promotion. At home, we can indulge our inner child a bit more. Try to motivate yourself into action by Gamifying your project!
Try setting up a set of rewards each time you complete a task; with an "extra-credit" reward for completing the entire project. Gamifying serves as a great motivator for me and helps me cross off my lists at the same time increasing the fun-o-meter as much as possible.


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|Counterfeit $50 bills reported at local businesses, police say
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Oct. 18, 2006 - Local residents and merchants are being warned to beware when accepting $50 bills in monetary transactions.
Over the last few days, at least two fake $50s have turned up at local businesses, and there could be more in circulation, Sulphur Springs Police Detective Sgt. David Gilmore said Wednesday morning.
The fakes were identified as having the same beginning serial numbers — EJ06558781A — listed on them. The magnetic strip which runs the width of the bill was also in the wrong place. The strip should appear on the picture of Ulysses S. Grant's left ear. The fakes show the magnetic strips as being on the right ear.
While those are two definitive indicators, Gilmore warns people to be cautious when accepting the bills. Don't rely strictly on the placement of the magnetic strip, as a bill could still be counterfeit despite the fact that the magnetic strip is on the left ear.
So far, only two bills have been found, but police warn there could be others in circulation, so they warn individuals and businesses to be diligent in checking the $50s.
Anyone receiving a bill they believe to be a counterfei should take the money to their local bank or to one of the investigators at Sulphur Springs Police Department to have it checked out.
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Blackpool remain second in the 3D Sports Northern Premier Cricket League after a winning draw at Morecambe, three points behind the new leaders Netherfield.
Professional Sajeewa Weerakoon top-scored with 52 in a total of 134.
He then took four wickets but Morecambe held out for a draw on 87-8 thanks largely to Phil Dennison's stubborn resistance.
Atiq Uz-Zaman hit an outstanding 124 not out in St Annes' convincing win at Preston, an innings described by one veteran supporter as one of the finest ever seen on the ground. He batted throughout the St Annes innings of 214-4 and has now scored 979 league runs, 106 short of equalling Rohan Kanhai's club record.
In reply, Preston were bowled out for 105 with 16-year-old seamer Zaffir Patel taking 5 for 29.
Departing St Annes professional Mansoor Ahmed hit 53, sharing a fourth-wicket stand of 160 in 31 overs with Atiq and then collected 5 for 34 with his leg-spin.
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Twitter Bootstrap is one of the hottest web development frameworks at the moment. If you are not already using it it is time to, at least, learn the basics! Starting with some Twitter Bootstrap tutorials and the right tools is a good idea and all you need has been collected for you here.
Bootstrap is a collection of highly useful CSS and JavaScript files that makes web development a lot more fun and it also helps you get the job done faster. With Bootstrap 2.0 Twitter introduced a very well designed and implemented 12 column responsive grid and this is highly useful in the current mobile market, with clients asking for mobile support on their websites.
If you want to use Bootstrap in your web project right away you may want to consider installing WordPress and to use themes with Bootstrap integrated. I found a great collection at nowthemes.com that will get you started. These themes often have exceptional responsive capabilities and since they rely on Boostrap code large parts of the implementation rely on mature and well tested code.
In this article, I have collected more than 35 great Twitter Bootstrap tutorials and tools you can use to learn the basics and get started.
Twitter Bootstrap on Rails – MORE INFO
Twitter's new CSS toolkit, Bootstrap, is all the rage these days. This Site explains how to get the CSS, and optionally the mixins and the JavaScript, into your Rails app.
How To Use Font Awesome Twitter Bootstrap Icons in WordPress – MORE INFO
Font Awesome is an iconic font designed for use with Twitter Bootstrap. The icons have cross-browser support and even support IE7, should you be so unfortunate to be have to support it. There are 220 vector icons in the font and they were designed to be infinitely scalable and compatible with screen readers.
Custom Twitter Bootstrap Button Generator – MORE INFO
Twitter Bootstrap Button Generator is the easiest way how to set up your buttons based on Twitter Bootstrap in a seconds.
Twitter Bootstrap Icons – MORE INFO / DEMO
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create icons using Twitter Bootstrap toolkit Version 2.0. Twitter Bootstrap icons are provided by Glyphicons.
Bootbox.js – MORE INFO / DEMO
Beautiful Buttons for Twitter Bootstrappers – MORE INFO
This is an extension to the Twitter Bootstrap framework. It makes creating pretty buttons easily.
Theming Twitter Bootstrap (Without LESS) – MORE INFO
This tutorial teaches you to create your own theme for twitter Bootstrap which includes colors, links and buttons, navigations and tooltips.
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Twitter bootstrap is one of the most effective frameworks available online at the moment to speed up frontend web development process. in This tutorial this will teach you how to create your own custom unique icon for bootstrap so easily.
Quick Tip Working With SASS and Bootstrap – MORE INFO
Twitter's Bootstrap is undeniably popular and if you're a fan of CSS preprocessors you'll love the fact that it's built on LESS. Enjoy working with SASS, there typically hasn't been anything readily available to get you started. Until now. This tutorial will explain how to combine SASS, Compass, and Twitter's Bootstrap.
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BootMetro is built on top of Twitter Bootstrap and inspired by the Metro UI CSS by Sergey Pimenov.
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A JQuery validation plugin for bootstrap forms.
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This is an example layout of a series of blog posts with a header link, thumbnails on the left side, post excerpts on the right side and info row on the bottom of the post container.
Bootstrap Magic – MORE INFO
Bootstrap Magic, built with AngularJS, is a super-simple Bootstrap themes generator that gives you a live preview of any changes as you make them. The generator does support Less and all of its functions and you can also download your personalized CSS either minified or not.
Thumbnails like Bootsnipp – MORE INFO
This is a nice snippet featuring thumbnails grid there are also three columns in this layout.
Radio Button Tabs – MORE INFO
This is an example of using radio buttons as tabs for the tabbable interface. This can be highly customized for example buttons can be any of the standard Bootstrap buttons or even be a part of Navbar. Makes for a great use for single page websites.
Jquery UI Bootstrap – MORE INFO
This is a live preview of jQuery UI Bootstrap a project we started to bring the beauty of Twitter Bootstrap to jQuery UI widgets. With this theme, not only do you get the ability to use Bootstrap-themed widgets, but you can now also use of Twitter Bootstrap side-by-wide with it without components breaking visually.
Twitter Bootstrap Tutorial – MORE INFO
This tutorial will help you set up the project, build the header section,Navbar, Call to action section, widget and footer section.
Style Bootstrap – MORE INFO
Create unique web design with Twitter Bootstrap themes, templates, styles. generator. customize.
Bootstrap PSD – MORE INFO
Bootstrap GUI PSD is a toolkit from RepixDesign designed to kickstart webdesign of webapps and sites.
Twitter Bootstrap 101: Trimming File Size – MORE INFO
Bootstrap's Customize page provides an excellent tool for addressing the problems like bloated code base and poor site performance. Let me walk you through the process of customizing your CSS and JavaScript files to greatly reduce their file size.
Twitter Bootstrap 101: The Carousel – MORE INFO / DEMO
Twitter Bootstrap 101: Tabs and Pills – MORE INFO / DEMO
Twitter Bootstrap 2.0 makes it easy to set up tabs, enabling your users to quickly switch between panes of content. On top of an excellent JavaScript plugin, the framework provides a number of options for style and layout which are well built and easy to implement
Twitter Bootstrap 101: Customize – MORE INFO / DEMO
Built into Twitter Bootstrap's documentation is a handy Customize page, which provides a quick way to implement a custom color scheme, custom typography and a number of other CSS customizations. Of course, the most powerful approach is to work directly with Bootstrap's LESS files. But with a few quick adjustments, and for those who prefer to work in straight CSS, this page offers you a great way to jumpstart your customizations.
Twitter Bootstrap Beginners Part 1 – MORE INFO
Here is a beginners tutorial on how to use Twitter Bootstrap on your site
Quick and Easy Interactive Wireframes With Bootstrap – MORE INFO
This a tutorial that will teach you how Bootstrap can replace static wireframes and bring these details to the forefront earlier and with less effort.
Twitter Bootstrap Modals Tutorial – MORE INFO / DEMO
Twitter Bootstrap Modal are created using a custom Jquery Plugin. It may be used to create modal windows to enrich user experience or to add functionality to users. You may use popover and tooltips within Modals.In this tutorial it is discussed how to create Modal windows using Twitter Bootstrap with several examples and explanations. Besides defaults, it also discusses various options available for customization.
Twitter Bootstrap Design in Rails App – MORE INFO
this is a tutorial that discusses how to customize the Twitter Bootstrap design itself.
Bootstrap JavaScript – MORE INFO / DEMO
In this tutorial you will learn JavaScript plugins integrated to Twitter Bootstrap.
Stepping Out With Bootstrap From Twitter – MORE INFO / DEMO
Twitter introduced Bootstrap recently, a library of CSS styles aimed at web app developers in need of some design help. The toolkit includes everything from grid layouts down to buttons and modals, and works on pretty much all modern browsers, all the way back to IE7
Twitter Bootstrap 101: Introduction – MORE INFO
Twitter's Bootstrap is an excellent set of carefully crafted user interface elements, layouts, and javascript tools, freely available to use in your next web design project. This video series aims to introduce you to Bootstrap; taking you all the way from downloading the resources, to building a complete Bootstrap-based website.
Twitter Bootstrap Collapse JavaScript Plugin – MORE INFO / DEMO
In this document you will see how to create collapsible components with Twitter Bootstrap.
Twitter Bootstrap Popover – MORE INFO / DEMO
Twitter Bootstrap Popover is created using a custom Jquery Plugin. It may be used to display some information (secondary) of any element.In this document you will see how to use Twitter Bootstrap Popover out of the box and also how to customize it using several options available.
Tablecloth.js – MORE INFO
tablecloth.js is a jQuery plugin that helps you easily style HTML tables along with some simple customizations.tablecloth builds off the Twitter Bootstrap. It also includes popular jQuery table manipulation plugins like tablesorter.
Fuel UX – MORE INFO
Fuel UX extends Twitter Bootstrap with additional lightweight JavaScript controls. Other benefits include easy installation into web projects, integrated scripts for customizing Bootstrap and Fuel UX, simple updates, and solid optimization for deployment. All functionality is covered by live documentation and unit tests.
Bootstrap Tours – MORE INFO
Quick and easy way to build your product tours with Twitter Bootstrap Popovers
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Awesome links. Actually I was looking for a way to implement twitter bootstrap buttons in wordpress nav bar menu.
Anyways this list is helpful for newbies like me.
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Great list. Just starting to get into BootStrap and want to make a few landing pages. Thanks for furthering my education 😉
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The loss of two high profile Greens senators in the space of five days has been described by party insiders as "heartbreaking".
Greens at risk of losing a third senator to section 44
Amy Remeikis The Greens could be at risk of losing a third senator to section 44 of the Constitution.
Rule banning dual citizens is a relic but we're stuck with it
Adam Gartrell As Oscar Wilde might say: "To lose one deputy leader may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness."
Greens senator Scott Ludlam resigns from Parliament
Bevan Shields Judith Ireland The co-deputy of the Greens has resigned from Parliament after discovering he was ineligible to stand at the 2016 election.
Chris Uhlmann on being an internet sensation - and what he's got planned next
Megan Doherty We love that the bloke who once used to be "the world's oldest cadet" at The Canberra Times has become an internet sensation.
Majority of federal MPs shun new ethics standards
Adam Gartrell Fewer than a quarter of federal politicians have agreed to commit to new ethical standards devised by a legendary corruption fighter.
'Failed leader': Kennett slams PM's 'appalling lack of political judgment'
Matthew Knott Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has unloaded on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Great Barrier Reef avoids being added to United Nation's 'in danger' list
Fergus Hunter The Great Barrier Reef has again avoided being listed as "in danger" by the United Nations' World Heritage Committee.
Dumped Abbott-era changes resurface in Turnbull government's citizenship bill
Michael Koziol, Immigration correspondent Children of unlawful migrants and foreign diplomats are targeted in the latest citizenship crackdown.
Years of frustration end at big public service dept
Noel Towell Epic industrial struggle has been "intense, frustrating and emotive" says departmental boss.