| Catawba Valley Mothers of Multiples "A club where God chooses the members!" |
| Upcoming Meeting |
| Monday, July 9th 7:00 pm Catawba Valley Medical Center Hospital Classroom (located at Day Surgery) |
| Celebrations |
| Our Officers |
| President: Vice-President: 2nd Vice-President: Treasurer: Sec. / Newsletter: Historian / Librarian: Membership: Social: Playdate Coordinator: Yardsale Chair: Yardsale Committee: |
| Our Official Website : www.geocities.com/cvmoms Log on for newsletter, links, and yard sale supplies. Happy surfing! |
| Thoughts and Prayers |
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| Refreshments Snacks, Plates, Napkins & Utensils Linda Moseley Drinks, Cups & Ice Kim Abernathy |
| All you interested moms need to check out www.catawbavalleymc.org for some activities going on at the Health First Center at Valley Hills Mall (unless otherwise noted on the schedule). If you do not have access to the internet, call 828-485-2300 for some information on the monthly events taking place. |
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| 7/16 David & April Smith Owens 7/22 Kris & Alishia Shoemaker 7/22 Darren & Michele McGlamery |
| 7/2 Melany Rundquist 7/6 Teresa Clontz 7/8 Dale Clontz 7/14 Aiden, Dawson & Gavin Spencer 7/14 Jason & Jerry Clontz 7/21 Steve Hefner 7/26 Joshua & Jeremy Mull |
| Please remember Steve Bodwell, Army Corp Engineer and brother of Beth Schlosser who's been deployed to Karbala to serve a 1 year term. |
| JULY ANNIVERSARIES |
| JULY BIRTHDAYS |
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| I know every MOM could use a good laugh or two. Enjoy!! You can always tell the people who don't have children. They're the ones who think summer goes by so fast! Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater priviledge, than the raising of the next generation. A father was at the beach with his children when the four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. "Daddy, what happened to him?" the son asked. "He died and went to Heaven," the Dad replied. The boy thought a moment and then said, "Did God throw him back down?" |
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| Please check out this great website from Catawba County Parenting Network, a Department of Catawba Valley Medical Center, for MOM's who may need some "direction" with their children. Their motto is "Equipping, Supporting and Connecting Parents". Please visit www.catawbaparenting.com for upcoming programs offered to help you and your children, or call them at 465-9295 or 465-8151. |
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| Rhonda Newbury Shera Smith Debbie Hefner Leigh Bowman Tricia Harris April Smith Teresa Clontz Beth Schlosser Debbie Hefner Chelli Whelan Denise Collins Cindy Clements Jennifer Deacon Debbie Hefner Beth Schlosser Ann Stutts Renee Mull |
| 322-2907 466-3554 256-5991 632-1954 704-483-8564 396-1376 632-0475 323-1112 256-5991 256-3533 441-0016 466-0194 584-0141 256-5991 323-1112 241-2121 465-6457 |
| There are two websites for MOM's to check out... both state and national. North Carolina Mothers of Multiples website Go to www.ncmom.org National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs website Go to www.nomotc.org If you are a member, please email [email protected] for the current sign-on name and password |
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| Why me, Lord? It's me Lord, you know, the one you multiply blessed? I just can't understand, why you picked me from the rest. I've never been as surprised, so I know that it was You! For I thought I was having just one, and found I was carrying two! As my body expanded, I did murmur and complain. Who knew that rolling over, would cause me so much pain! And my multiples would wrestle, while still inside the womb. I sometimes begged for mercy, as they shortly ran out of room! I remember the very morning, things just didn't feel right. I got to be delivered, and not once mind you, but twice! And following what felt like, having been run over by a train! My nurse happily announced, "It's time to nurse them both, again!" "Haven't I done enough?" I thought, as my husband did quietly rest. It would be my first lesson in patience, along with all the rest! Oh, how all those memories, seem like many years ago. As my multiples are growing up, those days don't seem so slow. In between the hard times, there's been twice as many laughs. Rescued frogs and mud pies, and at least a million baths! Twice the hugs and kisses and time spent on my lap. I don't regret a single minute, I would not give it back! I just want to say "Thank you, Lord", for not a day passes by, that I don't stop to remember, you saw fit to bless me not once, but twice... ~Amen Tricia Harris, MOM to Payton 13, Emma 7, Kathryn and Juliana 4 1/2 At our last meeting, we had 17 members present, with one new MOM, Jennifer joining us. She has 6 month-old twin boys, Seth and Caiden, along with older brother Felix, who's 1 1/2. Welcome Jennifer and we hope that you'll join us again soon! Beth Schlosser's daughter, Ashley Speagle, won the State NCMOM scholarship to assist in her educational advancement needs. Congratulations Ashley! We also received word from Teresa Clontz that her son will be coming home from Iraq on August 15th! He will be united with his new baby boy, along with his other son and wife. Come home safely! National Convention ~ Looking for a long-distance place to escape? How about San Diego for our National Convention to be held July 29 to August 4th. You'll get to see how our organization works at the national level while getting to spend time with other MOM's like yourself! The best part? Your husband and kids will never think to look for you there! You can read more details at www.nomotc.org (National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club). Fall Yardsale is scheduled for August 17th & 18th. It will be at New Hope Baptist Church, located off Hwy 127. It is located on the road behind Papa John's Pizza, (across from McDonald's) in the Viewmont area. More info will be coming about details regarding the yardsale, but please mark your calendars for August 17th & 18th. Let the world know you have multiples! Why not start with a Super MOM window decal for your car! They're a bargain at $2 or 3 for $5. So, what are you waiting for? Get one for yourself, a friend, or a relative with multiples and you'll be supporting your very own group of MOM's! Got T-Shirt ENVY? Get your very own red, Super MOM T-shirt at $8 each or $9 for XXL. E-mail me, Tricia Harris at [email protected] and envy no more! Catawba Valley Medical Center - Their website has so much information to offer you and your family. Log onto www.catawbavalleymc.org (information also located on the last page of this newsletter) and click under Health First Center. From there you can find workshops for yourself, your children and even seniors. Please check out the Calendar of Events section each month to see what new programs they might have available. Remember our next meeting on July 9th at 7:00 pm. Located at Day Surgery, follow the hallway to the first intersection, turn left and the Hospital Classroom is on the left. Dial 0 for assistance if needed. |
| Tuesday, July 10th - Pool playdate at Ann Stutts' house. Moms, when you pack swimsuits for your little ones, don't forget your own! Everyone is sure to enjoy cooling off for a change! We'll decide on lunch and get directions at Monday night's meeting. Look for an email to come with all the details too! See you then! Thursday, July 12th - McGruff the Dog will be at the Catawba County Library. While you're there, you can do Identikit's for your children too. We'll meet at the library at 10am, then travel to Southside park in Newton around 11am. Don't forget to bring a bagged lunch for you and your children. It's sure to be a fun day! Thursday, July 26th - Stranger Danger for kids will be held at the Catawba Health First in the mall. This is from 10-11am. Good for any age under 12. Please call and pre-register your kids at 828-485-2300. Kids can play and we can have lunch in the mall afterwards. For all the playdate events scheduled, please RSVP and contact Cindy Clements @ 466-0194 to let her know how many will attend or if you have any questions. |
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| Check out the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Calendar of Events each month @ www.hickorygov.com to see what programs for children they are offering and their times. |
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| July 2007 |
| Chuckles to Make You Smile |
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