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RUTH SHEEHAN

Ruth C. Sheehan
Greenville



Ruth C. Sheehan, 63, of 15 Vedado Lane, died Friday, December 11, 2009.

Born in Boiling Springs, Mrs. Sheehan was the wife of Henry David Sheehan and the daughter of the late Alexander and Leola Brown Culbreth. She was employed as a Nursing Assistant with St. Francis Hospital and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Hooper of Greenville; a son, Scott Sheehan of Michigan; two grandchildren, Sasha Sheehan of the home and David Hooper, Jr.; a brother, Simon Culbreth of Campobello; and three sisters, Myrtle Jolly of Boiling Springs, Edna "Polly" Bush of Chesnee, and Minnie Lee Hipp of Inman. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Mahon; and a brother, Roy Culbreth.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009, in the Northwest Chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, with visitation following the service until 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Greenville, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.

The family is at the residence.

Chloe

Head to heels, Chloe now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.

Breakfast Casserole

1 LB. bulk sausage
1 lb Bacon
4 slices of bread, cut into 1/2" cubes
6 to 8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup of mixed onion and bell peppers (optional)

Crumble sausage and bacon in a medium skillet, cook over medium heat until
brown, stirring occassionaly. Drain well. (OPTIONAL)Sautee onions and bell
peppers and drain. Spread bread cubes in a buttered 12 X 8 X 2" baking dish top
with sausage, bacon and cheese. Combine eggs, milk, seasonings, beat well and
pour over cheese, cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40
minutes or until set. Yield: 6-8 servings

Speed up your metabolism

Food for thought---

fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, and at least 8 glasses of water a day-- all help increase your metabolism.

Fruit

apples, blueberries, watermelon, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines and more

Vegetables

Carrots, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, beet roots

Here are ideas about the foodstuff that you should consume in order to boost your metabolism level:

It is advisable to consume more of proteins, as it takes a longer time to break up protein food for digestion, meaning that you will be able to burn more calories. In fact all your meals should contain some form of protein food.
Calcium intake is of prime importance, as it helps in speeding up basal metabolism. But you should prefer consuming calcium through foods, rather than going in for calcium-based supplements. Milk is one of the richest sources of calcium, so make milk drinking an integral part of your routine.

Eating fiber food is very advantageous, as its mechanism is the same as that of protein food. Fiber food helps in burning more calories, thus makes losing weight easier and faster. Eat loads of beans, fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain breads.

Instead of going in for black tea or other kinds of teas available in the market, it is recommended to drink green tea, as it increases your basal metabolism and also contains less caffeine.

You should never even think of skipping your breakfast, which most people tend to do so. People who tend to ignore this meal end up snacking on unhealthy foodstuff.
It's very necessary to drink water at frequent intervals, because it is water that helps in digestion of food. So, drink plenty of water, at least 8 to 10 glasses per day


12 Foods that increase your metabolism:

Almonds and Other Nuts
• Beans and Other Legumes
• Spinach and Other Green Vegetables
• Dairy Products
• Instant Oatmeal
• Eggs
• Turkey and Other Lean Meats
• Peanut Butter
• Olive Oil
• Whole-Grain Breads and Cereals
• Extra-Protein (Whey) Powder
• Raspberries and Other Berries



Read more: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/nutrition/metab_speed.html#ixzz0HcIdGiSQ&C

Cliffs at Mountain Park

Laugh

The cheapest facelift is a laugh!!

Lemon-- Healing power for Flu and Colds

Cold and Flu Got You Blue?

When you have a cold, the healing power of lemons works both internally, by supplying urgently required vitamin C to your defense cells, and externally, through the application of its antiviral properties to the virus on the mucous membranes in the nose and throat.

At the first indication of a cold – a runny nose or sore throat –try to give your body as much immune-boosting vitamin C as you can so that the virus is eliminated before it gets a chance to take hold. Drink the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon in a glass of lukewarm water every 2 hours.

If you have a sore throat, add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon (5ml) of sea salt to 1 cup (250ml) lukewarm water. Gargle three times a day for 1 minute to diminish the burning sensation. If it’s a case of tonsillitis, gargle every 2 hours for at least 30 seconds with the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon. Tilt the head back to allow the antibacterial and antiviral properties of the juice to flow into the back of the throat. You can swallow the juice when you have finished gargling thereby benefiting from an immune-boosting vitamin C shot.

Remember Me-- MY GRANDMA

When I come to the end of the day
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love we once shared-
Miss me, but let me go!

CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

1 COFFEE MUG
4 TABLESPOONS PLAIN FLOUR
4 TABLESPOONS SUGAR
2 TABLESPOONS BAKING COCOA
1 EGG
3 TABLESPOONS MILK
3 TABLESPOONS OIL
3 TABLESPOONS CHOCOLATE CHIPS (OPTIONAL)
SOME NUTS (OPTIONAL)
SPLASH OF VANILLA FLAVORING
ICE CREAM (OPTIONAL)

ADD DRY INGREDIENTS TO MUG AND MIX WELL. ADD THE EGG AND MIX THOROUGHLY. POUR IN MILK AND OIL AND MIX WELL. ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS (OPTIONAL) AND VANILLA. MIX ALL TOGETHER. PUT YOUR MUG IN THE MICROWAVE AND COOK FOR 3 MINUTES ON HIGH. THE CAKE WILL RISE OVER THE TOP OF THE MUG, BUT DON'T BE ALARMED. ALLOW TO COOL A LITTLE. ADD ICE CREAM IF DESIRED!! THIS WILL SERVE 2 IF YOU WANT TO SHARE!!!

A NEW DAY

Always be on guard -- and remember -- You carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call your self "Christian."

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

GOD IS GOOD--- ALL THE TIME

My dad prayed for salvation this past Thursday. We have been on cloud nine ever since.

CROCK POT MACARONI

8 ounces elbow macaroni cooked and drained
16 ounces (4 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 ounces large can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Lightly grease 3 1/2 quart crock pot. Place macaroni in crock pot. Add all other ingredients, except 1 cup cheese. Mix well. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cook on low for 5 hours or until firm and golden around edges. Do not remove cover while cooking.

Serves 16-20

WE REMBER 9/11

Left standing amid the rubble at Ground Zero, the cross is also a symbol of hope for a nation devastated in the last half-century by moral decline and court rulings that displace God from public life. And while our nation has yet to learn all the lessons of 9/11, Dr. Kennedy harbors hope for our land. “I believe America can be reclaimed,” he said. “I believe that this nation can be brought back to God.”

Maya Angelou Poem

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER
by Maya Angelou

'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin,'
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Pretty is as Pretty does... but beautiful is just plain beautiful!
TODAY IS BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTERS DAY - TAG; YOU'RE IT!
I'm supposed to send this to BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, and you are one of them!!!
If you share this with other women, you will boost another woman's self esteem,
and she will know that you care about her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY CRAZY HUSBAND!!!

MICHAEL PHELPS

OLYMPIAN WITH GOLD

LUCKY ESCAPE

A German couple had a lucky escape after their light aircraft hit a 380,000 volt power line and then hung upside down from a wheel for nearly three hours.

"They had a very, very lucky accident," said police officer Edmund Martin at the scene in Durach, southern Germany.

Emergency services freed the pair suspended 20 metres from the ground late on Sunday with a hydraulic lift after a helicopter rescue was ruled out as too dangerous.

The couple suffered only minor injuries.

There were concerns that increasingly gusty winds would throw the plane to the ground.

The pilot of the plane misjudged his approach on landing, clipping the high-tension cables.

With fuel leaking "everywhere", a police spokesman told the British Telegraph newspaper it was a "tense situation".

"The occupants remained in radio contact with the ground throughout but you can imagine that their psychological condition worsened as the clock ticked on," he reportedly said.

"We considered a helicopter rescue but it was ruled out because the downdraft of the rotors would have sent the plane crashing to the ground.

The couple were treated at a local hospital for shock before being released, the Telegraph said.