Amanda J Mollett
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First, and foremost I am a mom…always . I am a proud mom of a graduate & artist. I am a author/writer and a journalist. I have multiple certificates in journalism and various writing certificates such as novel writing and creative writing.
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My Picks for the Most Romantic Movies to NOT Watch This Valentine's Day
'A Walk to Remember' A pastor's daughter Jamie becomes very ill and is on the brink of death when she decides to help out a troubled classmate who she tells not to fall in love with her because she already knows she is dying. However, she and Landon still fall in love, nevertheless. It is very sad when she dies right after they get married, but it is so sweet that he loved her enough to marry her, as young as he was and knowing that she was going to die; he still loved her. It was her last wish to get married before she died and she got to have that dream fulfilled by the person she loves the most. I love this movie. That is the kind of love that you want, the father now has a better relationship with the new husband and was very thankful to him for making his daughter happy and making sure that her last days were the best days she could have had.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Geeks
Resolutions Are for Losers
If resolutions weren't lame, then I would sit down and think about how I want my year to go and what I wanted to do better in, but the truth is resolutions are for losers. Does anyone even win with them? The number one people fail is to be healthy and lose weigh. No one, well, almost no one sticks to that one. Just like no one sticks to drinking less coffee, soda pop, or alcohol, eating less candy and sweets. Why does no one choose to love their partner more? Or to spend more time with family? Have more date nights with their spouse? Why not choose to be more romantic? Why not get more involved in your kids' events?
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Motivation
When He Is in Everything You Do
I think, see, and hear my husband in every single thing that I do. Every love song that I hear. Even the songs where the man is sorry because he messed up with the woman that he loves. Every time I talk to guys at work about comic books and nerd speak, I bring up the Punisher and Loki which are the characters that he likes. When a co-worker is talking about his wife and kid he has on the way, I think about my husband and how I wish he was here with me and how I wonder how he would act and feel if we were having a baby. When he talks about his mother-in-law and his family I think about my own. When I watch movies where the couples face prison or a loved one's death I think of him. When I see a marriage falling apart, a renewal of vows, a marriage, a proposal, or an anniversary I think of him and how we should be doing these things and spending this time together.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Humans
Happy Birthday Son
It seems like just yesterday I was being admitted into the hospital, the doctor afraid that I was having a stroke, trying to keep my son from coming early. He was born that next morning. He was premature and he was only 4 lbs at birth. At first, I was scared to even change his diaper because I didn't want to hurt him, his body so fragile I didn't want to break his bones. It's funny how you think when they are first born.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Families
A Letter from Hurt Kids to Their Daddy
Dear Daddy, why did you leave us? We had so much in our lives we wanted to share with you. We want to know what its like to be called your kids, to have family dinners, and to have a family game night. We want you for our field trips, school plays, programs, JROTC events, and strings concerts. You are not here for any of these things. You are not here to take us to the park, movies, or arcades. You are not here to teach us to shoot a gun, how to fish, or how to camp. You are not here to play Santa, to make us believe in miracles, and to make us believe in love. You are not here to ask us about our day. You are not here to give us relationship advice. You are not here to hear us vent. You are not here for Parent's Day, Father's Day, go to work with your parent day, our birthdays, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. You barely know our lives; we barely know ours. We watch our mom being alone on Valentine's Day and anniversaries—wishing that you were here.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Families
Happy With What You Wait For?
Some women and even men have a list of what they want their spouses to have or have accomplished. I once was told by someone that her man had to have these five things: a car and not just any car the very best car that fits her taste, a job that paid $1,000 or more a week, a house in which his mother did not own and was not living in $10,000 dollars in the bank untouched and no kids with baby mama drama.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Humans
Principal or Bully?
I thought I was sending my daughter to a good school. One where she would be safe and have fun...I was wrong! My daughter is 11 years old now and in the fifth grade. She goes to a school where I thought she would make friends, have fun, learn something, and of course feel safe when her world was already crashing down on her.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Education
30 Days of Being Thankful Pt.3
Day 20 I am thankful that I have a friend that knows the truth about my mother-in-law, and I can talk to her when I can't talk to my husband. When I am feeling nothing is ever going to get better, I know I can talk to her. I don't want to hurt my husband, but sometimes I just need to vent—sometimes, and she understands that.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Motivation
30 Days of Being Thankful Pt.2
Day 9 I am thankful that 16 years ago, today, I gave birth to the best little man ever. His birth was not an easy one, but now he is a very healthy young man. He is a private in JROTC, he is saved by the Lord, he gets good grades in school, and he is a mentor to other French students. He is a loving, caring, and sweet boy. He was a boy, now he is growing into a great young man. A man a mother could be proud of. He is picking the right friends. He goes to church. He really makes a mama proud.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Motivation
A Tribute to a Friend
Belva Frances Carter September 2, 1961 - April 14, 2011 Belva Frances Carter 49, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Thursday April 14, 2011 at a Saint Joseph hospital. She was born September 2, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter of Mildred & Joseph Schubert. She married Larry Carter on March 4, 1990. She was a devoted child care provider for over 15 years. Belva had a huge heart, and loved people and her child care kids, she loved to cook, garage sales, and taking care of children. She was a Christian. Belva was preceded in death by her father, Joseph R. Schubert, her mother, Mildred (Kerns) Iwed, and a brother, Billy Schubert. She is survived by son - Danny O. Bowman of Saint Joseph, MO; five brothers— Johnny, Mike, Steve, Timmy, and Buddy Schubert; and a sister—Linda Lawhorn, and her beloved dogs—Tucker, little Tuck, Nikki, Diesel, Sissy, and Klohe; The family will receive friends from 6-8pm, Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home following the visitation. Memorials are requested to the Belva Carter Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at ruppfuneral.com
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Families
30 Days of Being Thankful Pt.1
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Why are we only thankful only around Thanksgiving or when we go to church, but most people aren't thankful most days. We as humans have something to be thankful for each day we just have to find what it is. Here's my month of being thankful. What are you thankful for this holiday season?
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Motivation
