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MacMomCEO · Tue May 29, 2007 4:46 pm Hey Ya'll from Texas!

Wow! I'm glad I found this. Just from browsing this place seems like a good fit for me.

I am a former pediatric nurse turned WAHM. I have been home full time with my boys for 3 1/2 years and I LOVE it! My sons are Jack age 5 1/2 and Tyler who's almost 4 (next month!). Both were preemies, but Tyler had the hardest time coming at 29 weeks. He's my miracle and my WHY for being a WAHM.

My family survived Hurricane Katrina and we know what's important in life--the things that CAN'T be replaced. After all, you can't take it with you! Many people haven't known someone personally affected by this, so if you want a dose of REALITY, check out my photos of what we went back home to. (NOTHING!) The outside doesn't appear too bad, except for the FOOT deep mud and muck we had to wade through to get to the door. But WAIT til you see what was inside. It will make you thankful for all your blessings. www.picturetrail.com/mcraefamily1

Texas has been AWESOME to us and we now call it home. Everything is BIGGER in Texas for sure! We bought a new home near Lake Conroe and it's so much fun here. People are super friendly and laid back.

I LOVE to cook, eat, laugh and play! And occasionally I do a little work too! LOL!

My most RECENT additction has been BLOGGING!! I'm just getting started and would LOVE to do link exchanges with anyone who's interested. http://bringmomhomenow.blogspot.com

Looking forward to making new friends here! :D

Edie--WAHM of 2
www.BringMomHomeNow.com
Helping ordinary moms live EXTRAORDINARY lives!!

Shiloh · Tue May 29, 2007 6:00 pm

Hi Edie, nice to meet you and welcome to the forum!

Fendi · Tue May 29, 2007 6:04 pm

Welcome aboard Edie ! I looked at some of your photos. I'm sorry for your losses during Katrina, but it looks like you have an awesome family that got you through it all.

ashley · Guest

Hello and welcome to the forum! :D

ilovecharms · Guest

Nice to meet you Edie! Welcome.

Wow, those pictures of your home trashed by Katrina made me feel sick! So sorry for what you went through but you are obviously a strong person. I'm glad you ended up in Texas. I was born and raised there and though I moved away a long time ago, I am still a proud Texan. If you've been there long enough you know how crazy we Texans are!

Good luck!

Watkins4LifeCC · Guest

Hi there! Welcome Aboard!

Nice to meet you! :D

MacMomCEO · Guest

Thanks ya'll for the WARM welcome!!! I'm SO glad to be here!
:wink:

Edie--WAHM of 2
Helping Ordinary Moms reach EXTRAORDINARY goals!
www.BringMomHomeNow.com

kjdama · Guest

Welcome Edie!! We are all gratefull that you and your precious family survived that horrible tragedy. Just looking at those pictures made me sad. But the good thing is that your family is still together!! I look forward to chatting with you and getting to know you one the board!! :D

Darlene · Guest

Hi Edie
Welcome to the boards. Its nice to have you here with us.

WorkAtHomeSpace · Guest

Welcome to the forum Edie! It's great to have you here. :)

stacylk2 · Guest

Welcome Edie, from another Tx mom! :D

earthgifts · Guest

Hi Edie, Welcome! :)

I'm sorry for your losses during Katrina, but thank God you and your family are starting a new life now.

mommys3angels · Guest

Hello it's so nice to meet you!!

I am so sorry about your lose during Katrina. How devasting it must have been for you.

I look forward to getting to know you!!!

Tracy

michellemomx3 · Guest

Hi Edie from a neighbor over in Arkansas!

I had the privilege to write about a mom and her four kids who survived the hurricane. The circumstances were so awful but her spirit was so inspiring. Take a look if you have the time. Michelle's Hurricane Katrina story

Glad you found a home in Texas!

welovejesus · Guest

Hey Edie, :)

My name is Joelle, and I'm another Texan here. I live in West Texas. I believe you're in S/SE Texas, right?! Anyway, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm really sorry for ya'lls loss; the pictures made me sad. I know that had to be so hard; I believe the Lord has great things in store for you and your family, though!! You know, it brings something else to mind, too... I sometimes feel sad because I live in a small house and keep waiting to add on, but seeing your pictures reminds me that there's always someone worse off than you and stop having the pity party! Of course, not that ya'll are "worse off" anymore; it's sounds like with you're business, you're moving along quite well! I hope you find being here in Texas full of many blessings for you and your family!!!! :D

If I may, I don't know if this is something that could help you and your family or not, but maybe you even know people that it could help. I work with a company that offers discount dental and health benefits. The great thing, though;(and I've been trying to figure out how to go about this) is that our household plans cover "anyone living under the same roof". So, they don't have to be related. I thought that this could be ideal for people affected one way or another, either by families all over who are letting people stay with them or people who had to leave and are just starting over. The plans cover up to 20 people in a household, so it could be multiple families, and it's affordable. Please let me know what you think.

I look forward to talking with you more.

May God and Jesus Bless You Always,
Joelle Niedecken
http://www.mommypayday.com
http://www.affordabledentalandmedical.com
432-689-9447