JUST A MOM?

Hi Everyone! I am so sorry I have been so busy :P
I want you to all know that you are always in my thoughts, even when I don't have a chance to blog. Also, I want to let 4whatit's worth that I am praying for her every day! Go to my links and see what a amazing woman she is! There is another woman who is going through alot and I would love it if you would check out her site "susieluchsinger.com" She has had so much happen to her over the last year and she could use your love and support. Especially now....her divorce is final and we all know how painful and complicated things can be going through divorce. Susie Luchsinger is a woman with such a big heart. Please drop her a note or ask what you can do for her....she has always been there for me....be there for Susie today!
I need to go and get some posters up (to advertise my book) It has been crazy! I have had so many opportunities to speak and have enjoyed getting to know people from around the US!
Here is a letter that Janey DeMeo (from Orphans First) sent me....
I loved it!

JUST A MOM?
A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk 's office,was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.
She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. '
What I mean is,' explained the recorder, 'do you have a job or are you just a ?''
Of course I have a job,' snapped the woman.' I'm a Mom.''We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation,'housewife' covers it,'Said the recorder emphatically.
I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation,
this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like,'Official Interrogator' or 'Town Registrar.'' What is your occupation?' she probed. What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out. 'I'm a Research Associate in the field ofChild Development and Human Relations.' The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair andlooked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. 'Might I ask,' said the clerk with new interest,'just what you do in your field?' Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply,' I have a continuing program of research,(what mother doesn't) In the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities,(any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careersand the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.' There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as shecompleted the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone moredistinguished and indispensable to mankind than 'just another Mom.' Motherhood! What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.
Does this make grandmothers 'Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations'
And great grandmothers'Executive Senior Research Associates?' I think so!!!
I also think it makes Aunts 'Associate Research Assistants.'Please send this to another Mom,Grandmother, Aunt, And other friends you know. May your troubles
be less, Your blessings be more, And nothing but happiness come through your door! AMEN!!
God bless you all!
Diana Joy

All right! Already! You can buy the book now!!! hehehe

Looking through the Eyes of an Unseen Child (by Diana Joy) is FINALLY FINISHED! It's in the hands of the publisher!!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for all your support over the last five years – your emails, phone calls, prayers, and love is what has kept me, Sara, Jenny, and the rest of the team going! Thank you for being a part of this project, without you this book would not be touching so many hearts all over the world!
Remember, it only takes the love of one person to help a child be seen!


Press the button on the left side of this blog please!!???
Love you all!
Diana Joy

Sometimes our families are the last ones we tell how much we love them....

The first time I saw this I must admit I cried.....Thanks Susie for your big heart!
I wanted to go to each of my family members and tell them I love them and shout out that I have always loved them!!!....Please continue to pray that the book I wrote does just that...it speaks to each of my siblings...and my mother...
Just think! Now that my book is being published it won't be long and a family will be seen...a mother will be forgiven...and six siblings will be seen in a way that a person has no choice but to hold their hand throughout the pages and see who they really are! Also, the childrens art, poetry, and journals (the 2nd part of the book) will be seen too!!!!!
Thanks for reminding us Susie that...
"Sometimes we forget to tell the ones who are closest to us that we love them and that we also need to reach out to those people who have no love in their life..
Also, Don't forget the most important words Susie said at the end of the video, "At the end of the day we should give thanks and pray to the One the only One"
Thanks God!
*hugs* to all of you!
I have sooooo much to say...and such little time :o)
God bless!
Diana Joy

Wow! What a testimony!

I was on my way to work and heard this story! I had to share it with you all!!!
I will be doing my own video hopefully soon. I now have a wonderful boss at Edward Jones and we have A TON of work to do to open this office back up!!! Be sure and purchase your book on my site www.unseenchild.com! It comes out this summer!!!!
*hugs*
God bless you all!
Diana Joy

Yeah!!! The link is up to order my book!!!!

Hi everyone! My dear friend Janey called the other day. She always knows when something is not quite right...especially if I don't call her or write within a week or two. Thank you Janey for always being there :) When she called it reminded me that I haven't showed you all her book! It is a great book! You can find more about it at http://janey-demeo.blogspot.com/. Heaven Help Me Raise These Children. Also, I wanted to say thanks to all of you and I am so sorry I haven't posted like I have promised! Once again I came down with something yucky:P The poor doctors at Boulder Medical Urgent Care! All I have to say is "Thanks for putting up with me for four days!" I am feeling much better now :) My lipids levels(from my blood) are still high...but they are lower than they were:) Please pray for me as I see another blood specialist in May. Also....the word is out....YES! I had another heart surgery March 23.....once again another stint :(..so now I have 5 stints...I am okay now and trying to take it easy. As I looked at the last video...my face still looks a little pale...and my hair looks horrible! lol
I think it's because of the medicine they gave me before they knocked me out! My friend Diane Maes said when they put you under (for surgery) the chemicals mess with your hair....obviously it did mine!!! hahahaha
Sara and I hope to be doing another post this week!!!! Good news!!!! The link is up to order my book!!!! Be sure and go to my site www.unseenchild.com and go to my store! My book is Looking Through the Eyes of an Unseen Child. You can buy Janey's book there too ;) Also, there are some other great writers and of course Susie McEntire Luchsingers CD's!!!-www.susieluchsinger.com
God bless you guys and stay tuned!
Love,
Diana Joy

Susie McEntire Luchsingers CD