Laurie Van Dermark's Blog, page 8
July 22, 2012
A Southern gentleman responds to the hunt…
(Written by Scott B.- one of the good guys…just ask his wife.)
First, let’s start off with the definitions:
Hunt–to pursue in sport
Hunt–to attempt to find something
Think about a wild game hunter. First and foremost, he studies the animal that he’s after. He learns everything he possibly can, he scouts the prey’s territory to be in the best position, he listens and knows the sounds of its turf, he keeps a check on the wind, and he patiently waits and watches. He knows exactly what kind of animal...
July 20, 2012
GUEST BLOG: Jennifer’s Haiti
The following posting was written by Jennifer Waters, journaling her experiences while traveling in Haiti.
Are you kidding me?
Did you know that when you go to another country, a third world country at that, you need a passport, lots of shots, and malaria medicine? Yes? Well then, you’re way ahead of where I was in the game. The trip was approximately 6 weeks away (like I said, time gets a little fuzzy) and I had none of the above mentioned necessities. Passport? I don’t travel so I had to get...
July 19, 2012
SMACKED BY THE SMACK TALK!
This pains me more than you will ever know, but fair is fair.
For my “special friend”, a “special announcement”. Scott is a winner and I am a (not a winner). I hope that is “special” enough, oh KING of the WWF.
Arriving to my inbox…
GUEST BLOG: Jennifer’s Haiti
The following posting was written by Jennifer Waters, journaling her experiences while traveling in Haiti.
The journey begins….literally.
My first trip to Haiti was May 15, 2010. How I actually got there is a whole different ballgame. Leave it to me to take the road less taken….no GPS…..no compass. I started to pursue this trip having no clue what was involved. First of all, and this is a bit embarrassing, I practically invited myself on the next upcoming trip. When Amy and I found out a small...
July 18, 2012
GUEST BLOG: Jennifer’s Haiti
The following posting was written by Jennifer Waters, journaling her experiences while traveling in Haiti.
The question of the moment: Why Haiti?
It is a question that has a very simple, yet very cliché sounding answer. “-Because God told me to go there.”
Had someone asked me even a few years ago if I ever saw myself going on a mission trip, I would have said they were crazy. “No way. Not me.” That is what missionaries do and I am not a missionary. I am too cracked and flawed to ever think that...
July 17, 2012
To hunt or not to hunt…that is the question.
First and foremost, I must admit that I’m a traditional girl. Parents, who demonstrated the fine art of “courting”, raised me- pretty much non-existent today unless demanded. (My dad still picks flowers for my mom.) I was brought up in an environment where girls did not call boys, double dating was the only acceptable option as a teenager, and girls didn’t hunt- EVER.
A co-worker and I embarked on a discussion this past weekend that encompassed all the traits of hunting. I was in awe to hear h...
July 16, 2012
Oh SNAP! Scott just got hustled by a girl.
ONCE…
TWICE…
THREE TIMES…
~And the teacher becomes the student…
July 12, 2012
Passing on a positive…
“Girlfriends in God”
Jen passed on a link to a great web site that I wanted to share with all of you. Check out: www.girlfriendsingod.com
I was just talking to someone about how the course of our life is directed according to His purpose. I meet people along my walk that I know He’s specifically placed in my path. My twenties did not play out as I had envisioned.With that being said, and despite living what most incorrectly thought was a very charmed life from the outside looking in, I still ma...
July 11, 2012
When you least expect it-
Copycat? Careful Scott- that wreaks of bitterness! Oh, I’m here. Victory is sweeter on a day of my choosing! Check the score, Georgia boy.
Update: Copycat won! College football and WWF are turning me into a serious smack talker! My apologies…
-A tad condescending, don’t you think? Sore loser 
Watch what you do with you, Mr. Miyagi! See, there I go again!
July 10, 2012
In my defense…
Noah tweeted a “Yo mama” joke after I served him “steak that tasted like chewing gum without the mint”. (Yo mama’s cooking is so bad, when I offered some to the family dog he said, “You first”. Hilarious.)I never said that I could grill.
The benefit of having a photographer as a dear friend is that she can memorialize your triumphant moments. Yes, I may not have the instincts to cook without a recipe, but I can read so no worries. My offerings may not be James Beard award worthy, but they cert...
