Homeless in Marksville Day 7

Homeless in Marksville Day 7 July 12th 2016

We were able to get to sleep around 2am woke up at 3am with Dorothy having nightmares, thanks to the people fighting last night, and then awoke again at 5:30am because Dorothy had peed the bed. Certainly not the night I was looking for and not the way I wanted to wake up.

We were out of bed showered, dressed, and ready when our ride arrived. Our trip to DSS went well, they are working on moving us ASAP. I was able to get a ride to the laundry mat where we did our laundry of course. We walked over to the Family Dollar store to get a brush, some ponytail holders, as well as a few other items the girls needed.

Back to the laundry to get our clothes and off to Burger King to eat lunch. Everything was going fine and all of a sudden Dorothy started to choke, I gave her a few seconds to see if she could get it up herself but her lips started to turn blue so my trusty heimlick remover came to the rescue. Thankfully I have only had to use it twice in my life. Once on a child in my child care and once on Dorothy.

She was a little scared to eat at first but she did finish her lunch and later had an ice cream. Deanna laughed at first because she didn't know she was really choking, but once she saw it was serious she generally showed concern.

After lunch Deanna went to girls group, then later was dropped off at Burger King and we made our way back to the laundry mat. I was very thankful to have internet and be able to put up a picture of Dorothy as well as get some messages answered, and updated post on Facebook. I wish I had charged my iPad before I left because I could have done more and wish I had brought my laptop. I could have gotten a few reviews up at least.

We were picked up from the laundry mat to take the girls to see Dennis. The visit went way better then expected. We are now at the motel. While I am cooking dinner the girls are playing outside with the other girls. Deanna needed some decompression time so she went for a walk.

I am ever thankful for my family, the roof over our heads,the people who keep us in their prayers, those who call us, check in on us, and the few who have helped us along the way.

reNeu skin care kit

From time to time I mix and match my skin care line but I really like to have a complete skin care line because the products are made to work together for best results. I love the Dead Sea skin care line from reNeu from the scents to the results.

With this kit you get a pump cleanser, a pump toner, a mud mask, and a facial cream. I love all of thes products but wish the toner had come in a spray bottle over a pump. My face feels clean and refreshed once I apply the cream my face feels smooth. Very happy with this product.

The reNeu skin care kit can be found on Amazon.


What reNeu has to say about their product.

• cleanse~hydrate~protect with reNeu Dead Sea Premium Skin Care Set
  Dead Sea Minerals: world renown for healing, nourishing, and therapeutic powers. Waters of the Dead Sea contain 21 life-essential minerals such as magnesium, potassium, bromide and calcium.
  FOAMING ANTIOXIDANT CLEANSER and CLARIFYING TONER: Natural and organic cleanser protects and cleanses away impurities. Antioxidant rich toner closes pores and adjust pH.
  REJUVENATING FACIAL CREAM: Hydrates and protects skin with high concentration of Aloe, Dead Sea Minerals and Vitamins
  MUD MASK: Mud from the Dead Sea exfoliates and purifies for healthier, softer skin

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Homeless in Marksville Day 6

Homeless in Marksville Day 6 July 11 2016

Today we were able to sleep in a bit, cleaned the room, and then rested in our room. Deanna's lawyer came to see her. Deanna's attitude is getting to extremes. She hurts her sister and calls me all sorts of names with swear words just spewing out of her mouth. Very unlady like and we hope she can get some help soon.

Samantha and Lilly came to check on us and take us shopping. We have a busy day tomorrow with appointments and doing laundry as well as the kids seeing Dennis. Dorothy can't wait to see Dennis and Deanna is just her plain old mean self. I hope she is in better spirits tomorrow.

Dorothy started to cry saying she wanted to go home and I told her for now this is home but soon enough we will again have our place to live with our own things.

I pray that whatever has gotten into her leaves her soon. Nights here are something. Tonight we have a guy who punched his girlfriend and has a knife that he is trying to get into their room with. On top of that all you can smell coming in our bathroom window is marijuana smoke.

I just try to keep the kids inside so that they don't get hurt. There is always something going on here. I was able to set up bus transportation for Dorothy for school.

The police and owner showed up and the couple had an excuse for everything so the police left and said there was nothing they could do about the marijuana as long as they were in there room doing it.

At this time I just hope they are quite so we can get some sleep,we have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow.

Anti-Burst Yoga Fitness Ball

Everyone sees how this is blown up but I wanted to show you how it comes so you know what it will look like.

Love balls like this for their strength and of course the Anti Burst. I have one that I have had over a year. It takes what I dish out on top of the kids playing with it, being taken from one room to the other as well as up and down the stairs. I haven't even had to add more air to it.

With this ball from iTechor you get a foot pump which makes it super easy to blow the ball up. With others I was given a hand pump which works just takes more time to get the ball up and rolling.

This ball is great for exercise, yoga, after pregnancy, and of course for kids to play with. My ball gets exercise/yoga, and play from the kids an even 50/50.

The iTechor Anti-Burst Ball can be found on Amazon.


What iTechor says about their product.

Material:Durable Anti-Burst 65cm (26 inch) Yoga GYM Fitness Exercise Ball. Made of PVC, Safe to use. 1/5IN thick design, support 330 lbs, of static weight (stress test results).
Inflation instruction: Take out the inserted white plug (air stopper) from the ball, insert the tip of the pump and inflate the ball to good size, and then replace the white plug back into the hole quickly. Using air pump to inflation within 2mins.
Health exercise : Exercise for improving coordination and muscle strength and endurance in all of the major muscle groups, core muscles and increasing flexibility. Help in alleviating back pain and preventing pain in the future.
What you get: A purple yoga ball, a 65cm Yoga Exercise Ball, a Air Pump, two Airlocks, and a Gas Stubbs.

You can find out more about iTechor on:

Website

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Homeless in Marksville Day 5

Homeless in Marksville Day 5 July 10 2016

I talked to the owner and as long as they confirm the bill will be in my name and not be billed to the motel we are cleared for getting internet which I am so excited about as well as my children and the children of the lady who helped us out when we got here.

I have found that for the most part everyone looks out for each other with some squabbles but when it comes to the kids everyone takes care of each other which I am glad to see.

From what I understand every room here except for one has a homeless family or person in it. That is really sad if you ask me and confirmation that the economy is not better at all. The rooms are still being renovated so I still have faith we can get more comfortable beds as well as chairs for our room.

The internet will just make it easier for me to keep the girls busy between the shows they like to watch and the websites they can go to play games as they are not supposed to be outside at all to play.

Children need to play so I will be bringing this up to my case worker to see if there is a more kid friendly place to stay. Most of the families here have kids and they want to play not be cooped up inside a room for months or in some cases years at a time.

The kids have been communicating with each other through walkie talkies through out the motel, if and when our internet is on I will be ordering a set for my girls so they can converse with the friends they made here as well.

My back is feeling better not a 100% but getting better none the less. I am hoping in a few days I can at least stand and walk straight which will help alot. I feel like the hunchback of notre dame.

I started a book yesterday, finished it this morning, read another whole book, now I am on my third book here. I am running out of kindle books that are downloaded on my iPad so I hope to be near or get internet soon.

I am off for the night to read, get the kids ready for bed, and maybe catch something on TV. Last night we watched Grown Ups 2 well at least I did the girls were having a tickle fest while talking on the phone with their friends.

Remember always pay it forward you have no idea how much it can make a difference.