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How often it should be serviced depends on a variety of factors. Some of these include: the capacity of the tank, the condition of the leach area, and how many people occupy the home. A certified technician can give the best recommendation when they service the system. A 2 compartment tank should be serviced every two to three years. If there is a garbage disposal on the system then it should be serviced annually.Was this helpful?40
According to the regulations set by the Department of Health, every tank should have an inlet and an outlet baffle. When water and/or waste comes from the house and goes into the tank, it passes through the front baffle. It is less likely to clog with PVC baffle. The outlet baffle helps to prevent solids from getting out into the leach area.Was this helpful?20
- It is usually a 4" PVC pipe baffle that a filter is inserted into. The filter reduces the amount of solids getting out to the leach. This baffle can get clogged and therefore needs to be cleaned out each time that the tank is pumped. If it is not then there is a risk of backing up into the home.Click here for an image of two baffles. The one on the left is clean, and the one on the right is dirty and clogged.Was this helpful?00
- Normally the cover over your tank will be round and approximately 18" to 24" in diameter. In some cases the cover is square. In this case, the cover can not be smaller than 12" by 12" in order for us to be able to pump from it. If system is 1989 or newer in Connecticut, then it is probably a two compartment tank. In that case both large round covers will have to be exposed.PLEASE NOTE: If you are having a problem, the incoming cover may have to be exposed so a snake can be run to clear the line.Was this helpful?00
The size of a septic tank is based on the number of bedrooms, year of the system, and the state that you reside in. Most tanks range from 1000 to 1500 gallons.Was this helpful?10
- For routine maintenance a tank should be pumped every two to three years. The following are some signs that you need to have your tanked pumped soon:
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Backing Up - If you are backing up into your house from your outgoing pipe in your basement and other drainage points in your house, discontinue any water usage and get serviced as soon as possible.
Slow Drainage - If you notice that all your drains are going down slow this could be a septic issue. However, if it is a specific drain, than it is most likely an internal problem and you may need to contact a plumber.
Gurgling - A gurgling or bubbling noise is a sign that you need to be serviced fairly soon.
Surfacing - If you notice that there is surfacing over your cover then you may have to be pumped. This can also occur if your outgoing baffle is clogged.
The normal operating level of your tank is approximately 7"-8" below the top of the tank. Please note that your tank will fill up with liquids with in one week of being pumped. This is normal.Was this helpful?00
Yes, we are open year round. If it is winter time you will want to insulate your cover prior to us coming to pump it to ensure that we will be able to access the tank to clean it out.Was this helpful?10
The following are the steps that you should take in order to locate your tank:Step 1: Go to www.visionappraisal.com & get the Map, Block & Lot numbers. If your town is not listed on the website call your Town Assessors office for this information. The town hall may have your "As Built"; if not then see the next step.Step 2: Call the North East District Department of Health with the map, block and lot number and see if they can locate the As Built for you.Step 3: If this does not work, we can attempt to locate the tank. If we do this, someone must be home so we can get into the basement to see where the pipe goes out.Was this helpful?00
- In 2000 Connecticut mandated that all septic covers must be within 12" of the surface. However, not all covers are. Covers range in depth from ground level up to four feet. We will dig up covers any where up to three feet deep. The price is dependant on the depth and difficulty of the dig itself.At that time risers should be installed to bring the cover with 12 inches below, or equal to ground level. Below is a picture of a typical riser and cover that are placed on top of your tanks opening, to bring the cover closer to ground level.Was this helpful?00
Once we have freezing temperatures, covers can freeze to the tank. If these covers are not insulated, they can crack or break when we attempt to remove them.Was this helpful?00
Covers can be insulated with an old blanket, hay, newspaper, a tarp etc. Once the cover is insulated, place a wheelbarrow over it so that rain, ice and snow do not accumulate over the cover(s).Was this helpful?00
If properly maintained, most systems last anywhere from 20 to 40 years. The most common reason for early failure is improper maintenance. When a system is not pumped out on a regular basis, solids build up in the septic tank and can flow into the leach field. This can cause the system to fail. Abusing a system will also cause it to fail. Abusing a system is using more water than the system is designed for or dumping fat and grease down the drains.Was this helpful?10
We park in the driveway and we have 150' of hose on the truck. If it is a greater distance to get to your tank, we need to know ahead of time so that we can bring extra hose. Please ask us what the fee is for us to bring extra hose.Was this helpful?00
Yes, we do have a snake we can use to clear blockages. We snake from the tank to the home. We cannot snake from inside the home. If you have an internal blockage or problem, you will need to contact a plumber.Was this helpful?00
- Yes we do. We have a strict policy on inspections. In order to do an inspection we need to have serviced the system before OR it needs to be a year 2000 system or newer. Inspections are primarily based on the history of the system and its current condition. The history shows us how it has operated, when it has been pumped and if has ever had problems.PLEASE NOTE: It is our policy that once an inspection has been done by someone else we do not give a second opinion.Was this helpful?10
We are open on Saturdays from May through November. Our Saturday hours are from 8am until 12 noon. This is for emergencies and there is a Saturday fee. We are closed on Sundays.Was this helpful?00
Yes we do.Was this helpful?10
No, our equipment is not made for this type of service.Was this helpful?00
Grease interceptors, previously knows as grease traps, are similar in appearance to a septic tank. They are intended for kitchen waste ONLY, to keep grease from entering the septic tanks. Restaurants, schools & most places where food is prepared have a grease interceptor.Was this helpful?00
A cesspool does not typically have a leach field. All waste goes into the cesspool and the liquid leaches into the soil. They are often made out of cement block or stone. They are no longer installed.Was this helpful?00
A dry well is used for leaching, laundry, and grey water. They are common in older systems.Was this helpful?00
You can use it, but we advise minimal usage. Septic systems are designed to break down digested waste. Food put down a garbage disposal is undigested and will take a lot longer to breakdown. Another concern is that the grease from the food can get out to the leach field and be detrimental.Was this helpful?10
- Septic tanks are not designed to breakdown any other products beside digested waste and toilet paper.A product may say "flushable", but what that really means is that it won't get clogged when the toilet is flushed, not that it will break down in the tank. In fact, most toilet papers shouldn't really be flushed. A good test to see if the toilet paper you use can be broken down by the septic tank, is to put some water in a jar and some of the toilet paper you use, and shake it vigerously. If it shreds and breaks down in the jar, it's just fine for your septic system.Also most other products are highly absorbent and can cause blockages at the baffle and in the pipes. They also make it hard when the tank is pumped as they can potentially clog the hose.
DO NOT FLUSH WIPES OR PAPER TOWELS!Was this helpful?00
- A soil test is performed when work is going to be done to an existing system or when a new system is going to be installed.It rates the soil for the usability and for how well it drains. It also lets us know the size tank that can be installed along with the maximum depth that the trenches can be.The department of health is present at a soil test as well.Was this helpful?10
- We do NOT recommend using ANY additives in your tank.
They cause your tank to percolate. This means that the additive could cause too much activity in the tank, which could cause solids to be suspended in the clear layer. These solids end up going into your leach field.Was this helpful?10
- A water softener uses either a salt brine or potassium chloride that is added to your water.If a water softener is used, it should not be discharged into your tank. There should be an alternative receptacle*. The department of health has found that if the salt brine goes into your septic tank, it could harm your tank or leach.
*Any questions please call the office.Was this helpful?10
For new construction in Connecticut, the regulations are as follows: 75' from the septic tank and drainage field and a minimum of 10' from any property line.Was this helpful?00
They can, when new systems are installed keep trees away from the leach field. Roots can get into lines.Was this helpful?00
There are a few reasons that your leach field could be very wet.
Your first step would be to make sure that there is not excessive water usage in your home (such as long showers and multiple loads of laundry). Make sure that there is not a toilet running. To do this put food coloring into the tank of your toilet and if it ends up in the toilet bowl, then your toilet is running.
Another reason could be high ground water in that area. Your best bet is to limit your water usage and call a serviceman to see what is wrong and/or what can be done.
PLEASE NOTE: When it has rained an excessive amount or when there is a lot of thawing the leaching area may appear "saturated". However this may just be a temporary problem due to environmental factors.Was this helpful?00
- If a system is being hydraulically overloaded, it means that more water is being used than the system was designed for. This can cause solids to be pushed into the leach field. It can also saturate your leach field causing surfacing in the yard and backing up into the house. Please take the following precautions to avoid hydraulically overloading your system:
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Limit the amount of time spent in the shower
Do not leave the water running while your brush your teeth or do the dishes
Avoid washing more than two loads of laundry per day
This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your septic tank. If the odor is near the house, it is probably coming from the vent stack on the roof. You will probably notice this odor primarily in the morning or late afternoon when the air is cooler. You may also notice this odor if there is no wind and the air is stagnant or if it is windy and the odor from a close neighbors vent stack has been blown into the yard. Excessive amounts of water being used all at once can push air up thru the vent and occasionally cause odor as well.
If it becomes a nuisance, there is the option of purchasing a charcoal vent filter. We do sell them, and it is up to the customer to install them.Was this helpful?00
Odors inside the home are very difficult to diagnose. Your first step would be to make sure that your traps aren't empty. Empty traps allow air from the septic to vent back up the pipe and into the house. You can run water for a few seconds to fill your traps. Another reason for internal odor are fireplaces or woodstoves. When all the windows and doors are closed, exhaust fans, woodstoves and fire places create low pressure in the house which can pull septic fumes through traps. If the odor is in the basement then you could have a venting issue & should call a plumber.Was this helpful?00


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I recognize that I've taken a hiatus from blogging lately, and there's a perfectly sound explanation for that: Ellie's all-consuming birthday party, successfully executed Monday morning.
As always, we have more time than money, so creating games, favors, and a menu, all incorporated into the monkey theme, has kept me occupied the past week and a half since I decided to throw Ellie a party.
I debated because she only really has one friend here, so far. She and Lexi met at a ward barbecue our first week in California. Lexi made Ellie bark chip "hamburgers," Ellie knocked them all onto the ground, and instead of being angry, Lexi giggled. I knew at that moment this friendship would work. Anyway, again since the party is just as much for my sake as hers, I decided to invite people I'd like to know, and these strangers were nice enough to come, even bearing gifts.
I decided on the monkey theme because it's gender-neutral, not too cliche but not too difficult to work with, and appropriate for a bunch of toddlers running around at the park. The invitations were peel-able bananas.
The next game I attempted was perhaps a little advanced for the group's attention span and vision, but given Ellie's social grooming tendencies (she can often be found sneaking up behind someone to pick their "gold" aka dandruff or asking if she can clean between your toes), I had to give it a go. I poured uncooked rice aka lice onto the monkey fur mats and gave the kids a couple minutes to procure as many "bugs" as possible. Of course, Ellie was the only one with enough enthusiasm to keep up the task, while others flicked, scattered, and ingested their "lice."
The menu consisted mostly of snacks, including monkey bread (which I had never made but plan to all the time now! Soooo easy--I mean, I can actually let Ellie stack the biscuits without correcting her, and they taste just like cinnamon rolls, but bite-size and fun to munch on), and good old bugs-on-a-log (celery filled with peanut butter and topped with raisins), although the disguise was insufficient in persuading toddlers to actually eat their vegetables. Then all the kids licked the frosting off their monkey cupcakes and slurped their banana split ice cream, and Ellie put a valiant effort into extinguishing all three of her candles.
I guess monkeys don't really have blue eyes, because this touch seemed to give them a sort of extra terrestrial glow...
Being three means, I think, that Ellie is no longer a toddler, and so by default, is definitely a "big girl" now. We have loved witnessing her growing independence, sharing her zest for life and relentless curiosity, and experiencing the sweetness and affection she offers abundantly. She is as much my little girl as she was on day one, three years ago, and I thinks she always will be. Happy birthday, Ellie-belly. I couldn't be happier that you're mine for keeps.
Monday, October 06, 2008
The little monkey turns three
I recognize that I've taken a hiatus from blogging lately, and there's a perfectly sound explanation for that: Ellie's all-consuming birthday party, successfully executed Monday morning.
Posted by Kyle at 4:06 PM
10 comments:
- Joe and Christie said...
Wow Tiff-WOW! I salute you and your mad party planning skills.
- Tana said...
Happy Birthday Ellie!!!
I love your party ideas. The cupcakes are so cute. Ellie is adorable. I wish we lived closer.
- blaine and michelle said...
Happy Birthday Ellie!!!
You should go into business as a toddler party planner. Bims has informed me that she would like a cow cake for her third birthday, so get to work on that for me okay?
- Marilyn said...
I've never seen anybody do such an amazingly creative party. You constantly amaze me with your talent. Who would've thought that a monkey party could be so cool? Ellie is so pretty in her princess stuff. I always loved girly stuff when I was little and I didn't turn out to be too over-the-top girly. Don't worry, she'll probably not be too o-t-t either.
- Mish said...
You and Ellie and your theme-park party are so stinkin' cute. Way to be, Tiff.
- Amy said...
What a fun and sweet post! I think I'm going to have to steal some of your super cute monkey-party ideas. You are amazing!
- Kristin said...
That looked like an awesome party. You are so creative. The cupcakes were so cute. I impressed. Happy Belated Birthday Ellie.
- Unknown said...
Wow! Glad you guys are back in the states safe and sound! What a lucky little three year old. I love the monkey theme, it is soo cute. I am thoroughly impressed with the homemade decor, favors, treats, ... holy cow!
- Devin, Naomi and Spencer said...
Tiff, that party is fabulous, wow wish we could have been there. Way to go.
Love Na
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Recently I had the opportunity to go to Santiago, Chile with zero expectations except to fall in love with a Chilean. I knew that the entire length of Chile was longer than the entirety of North America, gay marriage wasn't legal, and that Chile was the most seismic country in the world. For those of you wondering what the word seismic is it means earthquakes. Yup. In fact every day that I was in Chile there were tremors. However, I didn't feel a damn thing.
I got to see Santiago and the outskirts with an incredible company called Pride Tours, a local organization empowering travelers to travel proud as they are. My first day, Pride Tours took me on a walking tour of downtown Santiago with six full out drag queens. In broad daylight. On a random Tuesday. We got a ton of stares but they were all super positive. Parents and children rushed the drag queens in awe to take their photos. I was blown away by the inclusivity. That was the moment I knew that Santiago was a safe space for queer travelers and that I was going to THRIVE in this city. The rest of trip was just as fabulous. The street art alone is a reason to travel to Santiago, let alone the incredible day trips to wineries and Valparaiso. How does one not feel on top of the world while surrounded by the Andes?!
Below are Ravi Round The World's 13 tips when traveling to one of the most forward thinking, immigrant embracing, diverse cities in the world! #JustTheTip GET INTO IT!
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Hotel Bidasoa is the most green and eco friendly hotel in South America! They also have a high end restaurant with amazing vegetarian burgers and a gorgeous pool!
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This gorgeous winery is built in the form of a horse shoe and all of the product made here is 100% organic making it one of the most green wineries in South America.
11. Eat Crossdressed Peruvian Food at Sarita Colonia!
It is called cross dressed Peruvian food because it is traditional Peruvian food that borrows ingredients from other cultures and cuisines! The ambiance here is super queer and eclectic.
10. Visit the Human Rights Museum
Get your history on by learning about the victims of human rights violations during the civic-military regime led by Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990.
9. Relax at El Santorni– a clothing optional spa.
This spa has a gorgeous pool, two hot tubs, rooms to relax, a sauna, incredible massages, and it is clothing optional. It is a fabulous spot to get tan in your birthday suit!
8. Eat GAY PIZZA
Pizza Bella is the ONLY restaurant in Santiago that has a pride flag on it and the pizza will melt in your mouth!
7. Learn about LGBTQ history.
Visit San Borja Park where Daniel Zamudio was murdered in 2012 for being gay.
After his death President Sebastián Piñera urged parliament to speed up the law on hate crimes which passed just 4 months later banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, appearance, or gender.
6. See Santiago by bike
Santiago is a super bikeable city and I highly recommend going on a biking tour with labicicleta verde.
5. Tear up the queer nightlife and party scene!
A main area of gay bars and clubs is called Bellavista. People don't go out until after midnight so get your rest, but definitely see a drag show and dance the night away at Fausto Discotheque. Also check out Gay Datos for body positive super inclusive underground gay parties. I happened to go to a bear, otter, pup pool party which rocked my world.
4. Visit the magical city of Valparaiso.
An incredible day trip is to go to the magical city of Valparaiso. It is legit a color scheme DREAM, super affordable, lots of hills, incredible food, eclectic street, and the MOST amount of ways to entertain yourself.
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You MUST leave Santiago and hike the most breathtaking ANDES mountains! #JustTheTip don't forget sunblock especially on your hands and lips.
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"My dear apostle, you must remember that we are not separated. Sometimes, in your weariness, you pray and seek understanding of the situations in your life. When you do this, please remember that I am with you. You are not separated from Me when your thoughts seek to provide you with answers. If you remind your self that I am not separate from you, you will search for truth more calmly and with more confidence that there is an answer to your many dilemmas. Please do not concern yourself if you are distracted in prayer. Use these times of distraction to talk to Me. Tell me what is distracting you and we will talk about it together. We are together, after all, so I am there. If a certain pattern of sin is troubling you, ask Me how I feel about it. Ask for My observations. You, my beloved apostle, are a studier of Me and how I treated others. Because of your desire to know me, you possess familiarity with My heart that others lack. I will give you the answers you seek, both in terms of your spiritual condition and in terms of the holiest way to conduct yourself in each situation you encounter. We are not separated. We are together. Worries of major proportion would only be problematic for you if you were being asked to assure a holy outcome alone, or if you were being asked to travel through the period without Me. I promise you that I will be with you and that the outcomes occurring around you will be consistent with My will. I cannot promise you that in your humanity you will always rejoice in My will, especially when there is pain. But I can promise you that the greatest amount of mercy will be obtained through your commitment to remaining with Me, united in the life that is yours. All is well. I am with you. I will be generous to My beloved apostles in this holy time of Advent. Be acutely aware of My presence. When you look at everything around you, look with My eyes. This will give you the understanding that will insure peace for you. All is well. The infant returns through your heart, as the King."


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Barnes and Noble Book Signing January 19th, 2008 Williamsburg, VA
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Trinity Institute: Bernice Johnson Reagon in Concert
High Bernice Johnson Reagon was the founding director of the ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock. She shares her unique perspective of God's "ultimate visions" through performance, storytelling and song. From the 37th annual Trinity Institute.
For more than 40 years, Bernice Johnson Reagon has been a major cultural voice for freedom and justice; singing, teaching—speaking out against racism and organized inequities of all kinds. An African American woman's voice, a child of Southwest Georgia, born in the struggle against racism in America during the Civil Rights Movement of the 50s and 60s. Reagon's life and work support the concept of community based culture with an enlarged capacity for mutual respect: for self, for those who move among us who seem to be different than us, respect and care for our home, the environment, including the planet that sustains life as we know it.
Perhaps no individual today better illustrates the transformative power and instruction of traditional African American music and cultural history than Bernice Johnson Reagon, who has excelled equally in the realms of scholarship, composition, and performance. She is Professor Emerita of History at American University, Curator Emerita at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, and served as the 2002-2004 Cosby Chair of Fine Arts at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. Two of her major works are seminal to the study of this tradition: Wade in the Water: African American Sacred Music Traditions and Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery. Reagon served as principal scholar, conceptual producer, and host for the Peabody Award winning Wade in the Water, the 26-show series produced by National Public Radio and Smithsonian Institution (premier broadcast 1984). She also served as curator of the traveling exhibit and compiled the 4CD box devoted to this sacred music tradition. After serving as the score composer for the four-film series. produced by WGBH TV, Africans in America (broadcast in a PBS mini-series in 1998, also received a Peabody Award), Reagon produced the related series of audio recordings released by Rykodisc/GBH Records. From 2002 to 2004 Bernice Johnson Reagon held the Cosby Chair Professor of Fine Arts at Spelman College, where she created the live performance production Lord! I Got A Right To The Tree Of Life! A Tribute to Early African American Sacred Song. While at Spelman, Reagon initiated an archival collection project focused on the life and work of Willis Laurence James, an African American 20th-century musician, folklorist, composer, and choral director.
In 1973 while serving as Vocal Director of the DC Black Repertory Company, Reagon founded the internationally acclaimed African American woman a cappella ensemble, Sweet Honey In The Rock. For 30 years she was artistic director, performer, songwriter, and producer of many of the group's recordings, retiring in early 2004. Among the recordings she produced are: Sacred Ground, Selections: Sweet Honey In The Rock, 1976–1988; Still the Same Me, and Alive in Australia, Sweet Honey In The Rock (Australian release only).
Reagon's publications include: We Who Believe in Freedom: Sweet Honey In The Rock, Still on the Journey; We'll Understand It Better By and By: Pioneering African-American Gospel Composers; and If You Don't Go, Don't Hinder Me: The African American Sacred Song Tradition. She has also written numerous articles on African American culture and history. She compiled and wrote the booklet for the two-CD collection Voices of the Civil Rights: Black American Freedom Songs 1960–1965 (Smithsonian Folkways Records).
Dr. Reagon became active in the Civil Rights Movement while a college student at Albany State College in Albany, Georgia (from which she was expelled after participating in a demonstration for which she and others were jailed). She was a member of the original SNCC (Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee) Freedom Singers formed in 1962 by SNCC field secretary Cordell H. Reagon, and in 1966, a founding member of the Atlanta-based Harambee Singers.
Dr. Reagon has served as music consultant, composer, and performer for several film and video projects, including the award-winning Eyes on the Prize, the Emmy-winning We Shall Overcome, and the feature film Beloved. She received the Isadora Duncan award for the score for the original ballet, Rock, created by Alonso King, founder and artistic director of the San Francisco based contemporary ballet company, LINES (1996). In 2003, she created the music and libretto for the Robert Wilson production, The Temptation of St. Anthony, which premiered in Germany and was also performed in Italy, Spain, England, and New York. In this work, Reagon's music drew upon her intimate and long term study and performance of African American music spanning 19th and 20th century genres. Nov/Dec 2005, Temptation completed a run at the Paris Opera House de Garnier (the first African American cast to play in the house since the 19th century) to sell-out audiences. The libretto for the production was inspired and adapted from a translation of the 19th century Gustav Flaubert novel of the same title. Her pioneering work as a scholar, teacher, and artist has been recognized with the Heinz Award for the Arts and Humanities (2003), the Leeway National Award for Women in the Arts (2000), the Presidential Medal for contribution to public understanding of the Humanities (1995), and the MacArthur Fellowship (1989).
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Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Ephesians 6:13
This morning before leaving my home headed to work, I switched from my favorite morning radio show, The Tom Joyner Show to the national news on the television. I had an opportunity not to rush- my husband was going to the VA. Beach Life Net Office instead of his usual destination in Richmond. This morning we'd car pool- so I could relax for a moment because I wasn't driving. As I sat awaiting my hot cream of wheat to finish cooking, I listened to the morning news and to my astonishment I heard the news account regarding a mentally ill parent killing not one child but four children. Oh there were signs friends that this disturbed mother needed help.
According to the newscaster, the authorities were warned; they were repeatedly urged to pay a visit to this visibly distressed parent. For whatever the reason, after neither the teacher's initial home visit the local law enforcement, nor child protective services followed up on this SOS call.
This was touted as a classic example of someone needing assistance and their case simply falling through the cracks. Despite the teacher's plea, nothing by way of an intervention occurred. The parent which committed this unthinkable act apparently had no support system and it was evident from the testimonies of the teacher that what she witnessed during her home visit was disconcerting, discomforting, just plain unpleasant! The teacher must have sensed something horrific was eminent. It was reported that this woman's husband, now alone with her children and suffering, mentally battling her demons and refusing to go to a homeless shelter. Later, after the fact of the discovery of the grizzly human remains, there would be several department heads fired, the Mayor would issue a sorrowful statement, department "shake ups" would occur—but I like you would agree this was a little too late!
Lord come by hear, and deliver us! I am sure your spirits are also concurring!
Something wasn't done; the cracks were widened because here some helpless children were prey at the hands of a mother who was hurt and demented from the battle that had waged war in her mind and spirit.
Our hearts are broken for this parent, the children and the initial teacher who conducted the home visit. This concerned teacher conducting the home visit visibly must have perceived that there was a battle going on right before her eyes, her spirit must have been so unsettled that she complained. Her humanity wasn't assured that now silenced children could sustain the battle.
After I arrived at work I opened an email inspirational message which read:
No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday."
—Alexander Pope (1688-1744), poet, critic, translator
How apropos that Alexander Pope's words would resound with such truths., It's ironic, no it's God at work friends featuring quotes related to humanity from The Foundation for a Better Life.com In their own words the Foundation for a Better Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the values that make a difference in our communities.
A terrible wrong has occurred, what's next we must wonder? I feel that today, God is ushering us to reflect on not only our own humanity, but humanity for the children forgotten , parents tormented and system over burdened. I surely am not pretending to have all the answers my friends but in cases where there is evidence of distress would it be wonderful to have an alternative if the local human services boards can't intervene? I pray that those considering ministry will seek out best practices to reach others. Surely there must be innovative human service with faith based foundations making provisions for safe shelter/havens, parenting workshops, counseling services, mentoring programs. In the mean time while we are searching for these caring services maybe we can be more vigilant in fighting the battle within our gates that is intent on destroying us.
With an out stretched helping hand it's important that we become Auntie Mommies, surrogate mothers and fathers, noisy neighbors with level heads, keen eyes and ears that are open to understand, see , hear and aide the distressed.
Possibly God is telling us today to pay more attention to not only our affairs, but our brothers and sisters around us. We are our brother's keepers. Often there is real turmoil happening right in our midst and we just can't fathom what it is, let alone see it. So I pray friends that we'll have supernatural radar that signals in our spirits when an immediate need exists, and a crisis is erupting and ignoring the problem won't be an option.
If you have a service that can benefit families hurry and contact your schools, the United Way, you local/city/county human service systems and law enforcement so that you'll be considered as a line of defense for the defenseless. Be assured that the need will arise. So friends let's keep praying and let's keep vigilant about helping others in need and not giving up in well doing!
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Eph 6: 1-18
Ron Demetrius Henry was born September 6, 1968, in Baxley, Georgia. He is blessed and anointed of God as a singer and songwriter whose songs minister to the hearts of men and women who go through daily life experiences. Throughout his endeavors, he has experienced singing with the James Cleveland Workshop Choir, New Jersey chapter.
In 1988 he joined the United States army, serving faithfully for the last eighteen years. During his enlistment, he has ministered the word of god through song across the United States and Europe. On September 13, 2001 his first single "by faith" was released, where it has blessed the hearts lives of people internationally.
In feburary 28 2003 to march 15 2004, he deployed with 101st airborne division, (air-assault) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. On September 22, 2005, he was acknowledged as the first Fort Eustis, Virginia military idol; where he went on to Fort Gordon, Georgia as one of the five finalists in the first U.S. Army military idol. Through these accomplishments, he was invited to perform in the 2005 American Freedom Festival, at the Broadway historic Roseland Ballroom, New York City.
He currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia, retiring from the United States Army with 20 years of active duty service culminating his career as the manager and vocal trainer for the Fort Eustis, Virginia transportation express. He is married to his lovely wife Tabitha who he loves and acknowledges her as the queen of his soul. His aspirations are that through his God given ministry, many lives are touched, and set free by the power of God, and will encourage, uplift, and heal the broken hearted.
And so, since God in his mercy has given us this wonderful ministry,
we never give up. 2Cr 4:1
Before I realized it, I was picking myself up. I didn't even have time to think,
"No this can't be happening at work?"
As I was falling, I could see myself, it felt like I was witnessing a slow motion picture, but instead of the star role being acted out by someone else it was me. I had no control over what was occurring- it was a surreal moment at 2pm in the afternoon on the steps of Phenix Hall.
I really believed or no maybe I thought I had caught myself, but my dusty pant leg revealed another truth. My feet and upper body weren't in sync- they didn't cooperate as I held on to the banister just momentarily before my fall. I realized it was much too late. It wasn't a terrible fall, but I knew it wasn't a pretty sight. A student that stood at the bulletin board pretended not to see my fall. I knew she saw, and heard the thud. Silently I thanked her for letting me have a shred of dignity. But she could have at least said, "Are you ok?" It surprised me that she just turned her back as though I wasn't there. The shock to my body didn't initially feel bad, but as I write this devotional, replay the mental tapes and acknowledge that I knew I had fallen, I am feeling just a little achy.
Prior to the fall I answered the phone, listen to the requested instructions and there I was in pursuit (interpreting the spoken and unspoken requests)- carrying out the task of opening conference doors, greetings guests most cordially, opening window to let air circulate in the conference room, having small talk and awaiting the intended parties which were really suppose to be meeting. It was my mission to fill in- make the atmosphere more comfortable, smile pleasantly, answering the questions as best I could and respond intelligently –I at least hoped. Not as soul seemed to notice that my transparent halo was crooked, or that my clothes possibly were a little rumpled! So my mission was accomplished! None of the guests noticed as I reflected that just seconds before that conversation –I had literally and figuratively picked myself up off the stairwell, dusted my shocked body off and entered the department's waiting area to greet our guests. Outwardly I was composed, inwardly I was shaken!
How often have you done the same thing friends? Fallen and had to quickly get moving! As I've heard it said, "Keep it moving!" or how about this one? "You don't have time for sniveling, big girls/big boys don't cry!"
I had fallen as I descended the stairs in a hurried pace. Many times in life as we are climbing so many ladders, negotiating many kinds of stairwells in our life we may get hurt along the way carrying hidden scars with the appearance of having it all together. I'd like to think that God desires that we view these stairs or ladders as personal challenges or trials we face in life. Some challenges we get through with ease and others that's just not the case.
These challenges may be evident for others to witness as we go through, the operative word being through! Who dictates the time piece? Often it's out of our control, or possibly it's negligence or poor planning or maybe a mistake? Whatever it is, the duration may take us through days, months and possibly years. Some challenges are a cake walk others are no joke! These corporate ladders/stairwells, marriage ladders, parent ladders, spiritual ladders, religious ladders, depression ladders, drug ladders, the greed ladders, the sickness ladders, confusion ladders are often much too much! You fill in the blank and we miss a rung, miss the mark and fall. Hopefully not to our detriment! But be assured friends that God's words in the 2nd Corinthians are a sure cure for our hurts:
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but we don't give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going. Through suffering, these bodies of ours constantly share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. 2Cr 4:8-10(NIV)
Surely we've incurred set backs, a fall from grace, an awkward moment in life and you had no clue it was coming! You believed that your journey from here out was smooth sailing? So you thought your life was supposed to pan out in one way and then another route occurs-right before your eyes and there you are flat on your back looking up or possibly lying face down. In your spirit, break out in a warrior dance, praise Him, lift your hands and your hearts and know that you survived the fall and it didn't kill you!
Thank God you survived! Thank God for the on lookers like the young student that saw me tumble and never uttered a word or a hand! Thank God that you too have enough spring in your spirit to look forward to the days ahead.
For our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever!
So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever. 2Cr 4:17, 18 (NIV)
Thank God I wasn't left by the way side, crumbled! That's for you and me-the Holy Spirit desires that we keep climbing, and not be shy about filling in!!! Now go on and enjoy the reminder of your day as you hum I'LL Make It by Hezekiah Walker!
Joyfully submitted by Linda Mose Meadows Author of:
The Blessedness of Believing
This was a quite moment, a moment to be still and pray; reflect on not only my needs, but how sparse my prayer life had been in the midst of some really hectic and stressed filled days. My spiritual armor had some dings and dents and my hit and miss prayer life was missing the mark. Today I was glad I choose not to push myself and finally I awoke refreshed and knew before I did anything, I at least owed God his due praise, so I gathered my favorite study bible, prayer book and wouldn't you know it as I read a prayer, and reread the prayer seeking Guidance and Wisdom there were two scripture references. God had made it really very easy for me and you today friends through the author of the prayer which referenced two scriptures 2 Chronicles 1 and Job 12. I never got to Job 12-I really appreciated 2 Chronicles and stopped there.
When I flipped open my bible there it was friends, notes I written some time ago about the importance of prayer-short clips that I must have written during a worship service or bible lesson that spoke to the importance of prayer. Some of my notes that were written read as: devout, reverent praise and adoration, submission, daily business of saints, voice reaching the ear of God, routine, laboring before God, birthed out of the spirit from your heart! Visible presence of God through the Holy Spirit, His Shekinah Glory! Oh friends my notes taken during a time I had long forgotten, blessed and reminded me what was missing in my fatigued state were God's exact words and a healthier, more consistent prayer life!
And then as I read the scripture, it was evident that God was clearly speaking to me when I read of King Solomon's prayer to God's question in 2 Chronicles 1:7 WHATEVER YOU WANT ME TO GIVE YOU! My spirit said, "Hey, hey that's God talking, he's asking the question, He's making the request! He's honoring Solomon's prayer!"
All I can say is quickly reference the scriptures and read them for your own edification! It's right there folks. As I've heard the elders say, "It's plain as day!" There's no need to be down! We too can ask for good things from the Lord and be encouraged that He desires to give us the needed provisions for our lives. In our weary states we can hold fast to the knowledge that the good that God desires for us far out weighs all we can ask or think.
Come on and let's get excited and rejoice that:
God desires to give us and future generations, the desires of our heart; His word confirms it!
God desires to bless us abundantly with providing for our needs; His word is clear!
God desires to impart His great knowledge and His Wisdom; He says so!
God desires that we follow and obey His command, we'll be blessed: it's real!
God desires that we persevere in faithfulness and be careful to walk in His ways as we possess wisdom & exceptional knowledge of His word!
Thank you Lord for reminding us today that whatever you want to give us, you certainly will, it's available through prayer and your anointed Holy Spirit's enlightenment.
So today wonderful Lord we can confidently tuck these words in our hearts as we pray in faith that you will answer with: "Whatever You Want Me to Give You!" Amen!
God was truly in the atmosphere and I recognized immediately that He also dwelled in me, my very breath!
The trees swayed, the warm breeze was refreshing and the beautiful blue water that cascades and moves around the fringes of Hampton's campus is truly a site to behold. So it just felt good to be outdoors and present in this moment.
I then opened and resumed my reading of BeBe Moore Campbell novel: Singing in the Comeback Choir. And reality of her singing career[is shared with] Maxine:
"When I was in my prime, I was so proud of my voice, but I didn't really appreciate it. I'd hit a note that could crack glass and wonder how I got there. I'd be holding that note long enough to pass out and searching in the crowd to see if anybody important was listening. And I'd be all the way back down before I remembered that I hadn't even enjoyed it: not getting there, not the being there, not even the coming back. I was so busy trying to get somewhere." Pg 318
Did that ever hit me like a ton of bricks friend.
I read the passage at least three times. Glanced up and appreciated that there was a young man skateboarding, zooming past me. He moved effortlessly it appeared with ease and sheer enjoyment. Apparently he had mastered this skateboard. As I marveled at this student I really appreciated what God was expressing to me in real time! And really began to appreciate how triumphant we can live if we pay attention and value our life's moments. Admittedly we can miss out on the important personal and developmental milestones-living! Wouldn't you agree that the Holy Ghost is amazing?
Friends God has spoken through BeBe Moore Campbell's character Lindy. Lindy's drive to reach stardom, get from there to here, her drive to have a stellar singing career and grab the brass ring, was admirable but she understands that she missed the mark, missed the opportunity to celebrate all of life's offerings and be content in the moment!
Well, indeed the revelation that Lindy had as she expressed herself was a healing moment for me. I too have hurried through life, desiring immediate changes and like Lindy have missed so many opportunities to spiritually tune in and rejoice along the way instead my focus was fixed on anticipating the next life's issue, the next and the next!
It was cathartic- I read on and there it was-Lindy placed her hands to her mouth and kissed them. I then knew she who battered by racism, alcoholism, guilt and anger was finally appreciative, thankful in her soul for her life and her songs. This surely was a moment of personal worship-not about her accomplishments but of God's tender grace and mercies.
Today let's get our spiritual skateboards out and move like that young man on campus, being assured, confident, healed, joyful, grateful and confident that God is the wind beneath our wings! And for those of us a little frail from the journey, fear not-be sure to breathe deeply and you enjoy the view!
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them sing joyful praises forever.
Protect them,
so all who love your name may be filled with joy.
For you bless the godly, O Lord,
surrounding them with your shield of love.
Psalm 5:11-12
As I applied my make up this morning and reflected on the delightful news from our dear friends in Buffalo, I began to smile and said out loud, "Lord I get it now!" Let me try to explain.
Several days ago my husband inquired if I had responded to our dear friends email? They reside in Buffalo, NY. I'd like to think they are a relatively young married couple, but I am not quite sure if they see it on those terms. Actually they have experienced quite a turbulent time in the latter years of their marriage. They lost a diamond as well; their precious young son died tragically in a severe accident. This wonderful couple, very active in ministry has endured heartache, yet they are pushing through the day to day adjustments of a new life encompassed with unspoken cycles of grieving and living through the multiplicities of a former and a present life. Yet there remains great hope even during sorrowful moments. The baby boy's sonogram says it all! They've been blessed with the pregnancy and expectation of an addition to their family. This is a wonderful gift from God, yet another delightful son to nurture and love.
I am singing in my heart for my brother and sister in Christ.
Oh my friends this devotional is short and sweet and the Holy Ghost has made it simply plain that we may loose precious jewels of loved ones in our midst, but we can be sure that in Christ there is no finality, no ending that that dictates all is finished. The story has yet to be told about our friend's family circle. The scripture that a friend sent me really speaks for the Providence of God's nature-
Prayerfully Submitted;
*Linda Mose Meadows
*Not to be distributed, printed and used without authorization and the permissionof author.


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Somalia: Puntland gets new Parliament that will vote for president Jan 8
GAROWE, Puntland - The dispute resolution and approval committee of Somalia's northeastern Puntland submitted Monday the list of new MPs elected from across the regions, Garowe Online reports.
In a statement, the vetting committee endorsed a 66-member regional assembly composed of 49 new faces, mostly young and political novices and 17 who succeeded to retain their seats in the House.
Only one female legislator included in the new Puntland parliament which is expected to elect its new speaker and his deputy on 3rd January ahead of the much-awaited Presidential election on 8th Jan.
Twenty-one lawmakers have been elected from Bari, the largest region in Somalia, 11 from Sanaag region, 10 from Mudug, 9 from Nugal, 15 from Sool and Ayn regions, according to the committee.
The new MPs will vote for a new speaker and deputy on the third of January ahead of the presidential election which is slated for the 8th January 2018 with more than 20 candidates are vying for president.
The incumbent president Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas is among the aspirants in the race, seeking a second term in office amid claims that he failed in the security, economy and committed corruption.
Former Puntland President and current Somali Senator, Abdirahman Farole called on the new state parliamentarians to vote for new change and pick a competent and visionary president.
In Garowe, the state capital was flooded with candidates who already began vote-hunting campaigns under tight security measures ahead of the presidential election.
The new MPs who were elected in a clan-based system are the voters after the outgoing president fell short to fulfill his earlier promises to hold one person, one vote election in 2019.
Puntland banned ministers and officials in Mogadishu from visiting Garowe during the election and said it will confiscate illegal funds smuggled into the city in an attempt to prevent intervention in the voting.
The move came after Southwest state presidential election Dec. 19 has been marred by deadly violence following the arrest of a leading candidate, Mukhtar Robow by Ethiopian troops and subsequently transferred to Mogadishu.
Local politicians and lawmakers accused the central government of manipulation and meddling the election after supporting some candidates, including the Abdiaziz Lafta-Garen who won the contest for the regional presidency.


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