Hope:

Welcome to my blog. This is blog # 415. I think the message that is most important to me today is for everyone to have HOPE...to have it and to share it with others.  It is so easy to get down in the dumps or
be negative. If you hang around those types soon you will discover the truth around this statement:
"What you rub up next to, rubs off on you."  I learned this in a recovery seminar and have not forgotten
these words.
     So, have hope and let it rub off on others. Amen.
Now, off to Adoration.

Oscar Wilde:

The Olympics:

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GO USA!

I think the worse part of the Olympics is spreading the news about how many condoms

have been handed out. I can't look at those rings without thinking of that and the jokes made. 

 It's degrading to these fine athletes and the countries they represent.

Card Catalogs:

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I met a woman today who asked me my name.
When I said," Emalou," she said, "Are you Emalou King?"
I nodded and she told me I was in the Card Catalog at the
Soquel Porter Memorial Library (which is 100 years old.)

We shook hands and she thanked me for donating my books.
Then we both laughed. I never thought about being in a card catalog.
I think that's rather nice and old fashioned.

If you have not had a chance to pick up my book at the library in Soquel
then you can get it at my web site for an e-reader or click here:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3129533

Have a nice weekend.
Be safe.
Protect your children.

JANE-the movie:

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When I think about setting boundaries and sexual abuse, I guess  a
"No Trespassing" sign in front of your body would give a clear message
while a "sicko" would probably take it as a challenge or an invitation.

 I have just finished reading the screenplay for the upcoming hopeful-
JANE-the movie
Take the opportunity to check out the website and join us in
the fight against sexual abuse as well as the promotion of this film.

In the last weeks I have been asked what I do all day. Gee, I hate that question
in retirement because whatever I do is important at least to me. I would say I am forever
vigilant in the fight against abuse and the promotion of my book to help others.

It is going well...the royalties have been donated to the Survivors Healing Center.
They also have a page on facebook and on my sight you can link to them and other services.

http://www.JANE-themovie.com

Sorry Honey:

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Today I remembered the value of humor when I met some friends at Starbucks.
Really...The dog had a face lift and their horse gets new shoes every six months!

I was also reminded of a great little affirmation:
I'm at the right place at the right time doing the right thing.

Order now:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3129533

lunchtime:

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I stopped in my tracks the other afternoon when I spotted a skunk
having lunch at the neighbor's house.  So I walked by the next day
about the same time and there sat Pepe La Puh!

It's not that bad when you know where they are...it's when they aren't there
anymore that you wonder where they went. That's the hard part.

                                                                                     

Visual Writing Prompt:

                                        photo by Emalou King

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For All Who Pray:

                                           Photo by Emalou King


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When someone doesn't know exactly what to say...it is better to stay silent and pray.

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Remember Oh, most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known,
that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of  Virgins, my Mother,
to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
Oh Mother of the word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in they mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Sunday:

     Some days it is difficult to blog. It's not because I can't think of anything, but because I think of everything! I'd like to  help remove, dismantle and demolish the statue of what's his face! Down with sexual abuse. Keep it intolerable. Don't turn away.  But there is still the other stuff, like... what's happening in the world and the grief, Community runs like the Wharf to Wharf that someday I plan to do, dog rescues, Facebook responses, family photos, blessings vs luck, movies that deserve recognition, good food and special events coming up.
     Today, I need a break. A day of rest like God tells us to do. Praise to Him. Amen..

Sorrow in Aurora:

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We have once again seen evil.

If I could place flowers at the Cinema, I would want this
beautiful full rosebush to be front and center.
I watched the television without realizing that my face was wet
with tears. Our whole country is in mourning again.

I am reminded of that prayer that Jesus taught us:
"...And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."
We remain in prayer for the victims and survivors of this tragedy.

Invitation:

Change:

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This store has been a landmark since I moved here.
It is at the end of 41st Avenue and usually the fan would be turning...
summer, winter, spring or fall.
Well, today I drove by and the entire building was gone.
The fire trucks surrounded the area this weekend as two other buildings were used
in a training and demolished. So get ready for something new and beautiful on our end of town.

The same goes for replacing bad thoughts with good ones.
Or bad habits with good habits....to go from black and white to color.
It's really all about change which is something we can always count on.

What changes have you made recently?
Are you setting goals?
Do you have the strength to persevere?
I think you can!

Let Us Pray:

Let us pray:












 For an end to all violence within our  families, our neighborhoods and the community with a respect for life at all ages and all stages ~We pray to the Lord~Oh, Lord, hear our prayer.
Hoping you say your evening night prayers and prayers in the morning to start your day. Thanksgiving when wonderful things happen and we pray for the grace to withstand the lessons of each day.  Amen

Our Lady of Mt.Carmel:

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It was the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel today.
Our Church has a statue from the 1800's.
Here a mother kneels before the beautiful Mother of Our Lord
and  prays for the safe return of her son, Shaun.

Shaun's web site is: http://www.thelongcourse.com


 Mothers pray for their children...
if you have been molested  by your mother
I am sorry for this traumatic experience.

Oh great Saint whose name we bear,
protect us and pray for us so that like you
we may serve God in this world and be with
HIM in the next. Amen

The Broken Road by Paige Walker:

I am reading a book written by another mother of a survivor. And we need to support one another...
The name of this courageous book is called "The Broken Road" by Paige Walker.
It is really great being able to download a book on my kindle in a few minutes and begin reading. 
Go to Amazon and plug in the name and author to order and read an excerpt.

If you haven't done this yet for mine then please go to my website.
http://emalouking.blogspot.com
softcover at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3129533 

Name Tags:

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This is only a name tag. It doesn't say I am a Catholic living in America.
Nor does it say I am a Registered Nurse.
It also doesn't tell you that I have a HUGE amount in common with others.

Who?

Just a haunting thought to me...
 One out of every 3 girls is molested and 1 out of every 6 boys
And they all have mothers and I am the mother of one of those survivors.
That leaves thousands of mothers with secrets and in pain.
So if you are also one of those mothers, I want you to know that you are not alone.

Please seek help.
Break your silence.
Be a voice for your child.

Thank You.

                             http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/details/3129533

Mother's of Survivors:

I met a mother of a survivor today.

The connection was immediate. 

We had painfully struggled with the witness of our child's trauma.

We both understood one another.

Praise God we can help other mother's who may need our support.

You are not alone if this has happened to one of your children.

Call the Survivor's Healing Center

831-423-7601

Spread the Word:

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Deborah Allen writer/producer of "JANE -the movie"
and Emalou King, RN author of "Under My Roof."

A sizzle reel was produced at the Capitola Book Cafe on Tuesday.
I was fortunate enough to watch and be an extra in the bookshop scene.
We share a passion of telling the story, giving voice to the voiceless and stopping the silence.

Hope you go to the site and check on Facebook.
www.JANE-themovie.com

 A smart fifteen-year-old girl embarks on a healing journey after a traumatic sexual assault.Please check it out

It can be difficult for some to "like" anything pertaining to the fight against sexual abuse for fear
that you may think that it happened in their house or to them or one of the children.
We already know that the statistics prove it is 1 out of every 3 girls and 1 out of every 6 boys.

If you are unable to help by sharing this information then remember the hard work of the people
involved in the project and ask God to bless them for their advocacy.

Thank you.

Thank You:

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Another donation was received by the Survivors Healing Center of Santa Cruz.
It is with great thanks to all those who have purchased the e-book memoir and/or
the softcover of "Under My Roof." You have  helped someone in their recovery from sexual trauma.

Did you know that the SURVIVORS HEALING CENTER is celebrating its 25th Year?
You can help us celebrate by donating or passing the word on to someone
that help is available in our community. There is also a national hotline number.

Last week three molestation stories were told to me in conversations with casual contacts.
If you are willing to listen...you will hear them.
Amazing things are happening with our voices!
Sing praises to God we can turn this around.

                                                                                      

My Bucket List:

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 I have wanted to be an extra in a movie ever since I saw Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia shooting in San Francisco.
I got to do this at the Capitola Book Cafe this evening in the bookstore scene.
The film is JANE. Please check it out and "Like" and help promote this sizzler trailer.

The movie is about a smart fifteen-year-old girl who
embarks on a healing journey after a traumatic sexual assault.


Www.JANE-themovie.com

Finding Airline Tickets:

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One of the things that stresses me out the most is looking for a flight!
I spend so much time on the computer and know exactly what I want but have a heck of a  time finding it.
The Airlines puts me leaving from a different place, landing 50 miles away from my destination.
There are no hotel rooms that fit the package deal and a no-car availability.

I look and look and look and then get overwhelmed by choices I don't want
so I quit. The highest priced flight has now become the newest low price.
I should have taken care of this earlier because now I can't find it.

I think it's normal to complain once in a while on a blog!
I'm doing it. Like a comment made on Facebook...I should pray about it as much as I talk about it.
I'll take that advice.
I'll try again tomorrow.

When I think real stressors I've had in my life...this one barely hits the 0.5 mark

Happy Birthday:

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This is my "grandmother" doll!

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Happy Birthday to my only granddaughter!

She is creative and imaginative. Much love to you.
 xoxo

   

visual writing prompt:

Law and Order SVU:

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I am a BIG fan. The reason; when you watch this show, you learn something.
It is informative and educational about the involvement of the police and crime labs.
It is a difficult show to watch because it's about heinous crimes perpetrated on others.
Thank you to Mariska Hargitay and the others who play roles.

This is my new "honorary member sweatshirt" showing support for all the good they do.

BTW, I have spoken to 3 people affected by  a sexual perpetrator this week...all
random, just happens to come up in conversation.
May we all be a voice for the voiceless.

Maria Goretti Feast Day:

One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti.
She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance to go to school, never learned to read or write. When she made her First Communion not long before her death at age 12, she was one of the larger and somewhat backward members of the class.
On a hot afternoon in July, Maria was sitting at the top of the stairs of her house, mending a shirt. She was not quite 12 years old, but physically mature. A cart stopped outside, and a neighbor, Alessandro, 18 years old, ran up the stairs. He seized her and pulled her into a bedroom. She struggled and tried to call for help. “No, God does not wish it," she cried out. "It is a sin. You would go to hell for it.” Alessandro began striking at her blindly with a long dagger.

She was taken to a hospital. Her last hours were marked by the usual simple compassion of the good—concern about where her mother would sleep, forgiveness of her murderer (she had been in fear of him, but did not say anything lest she cause trouble to his family) and her devout welcoming of Viaticum, her last Holy Communion. She died about 24 hours after the attack.

Her murderer was sentenced to 30 years in prison. For a long time he was unrepentant and surly. One night he had a dream or vision of Maria, gathering flowers and offering them to him. His life changed. When he was released after 27 years, his first act was to go to beg the forgiveness of Maria’s mother.
Devotion to the young martyr grew, miracles were worked, and in less than half a century she was canonized. At her beatification in 1947, her mother (then 82), two sisters and a brother appeared with Pope Pius XII on the balcony of St. Peter’s. Three years later, at her canonization, a 66-year-old Alessandro Serenelli knelt among the quarter-million people and cried tears of joy.

Comment:
Maria may have had trouble with catechism, but she had no trouble with faith. God's will was holiness, decency, respect for one's body, absolute obedience, total trust. In a complex world, her faith was simple: It is a privilege to be loved by God, and to love him—at any cost.

Quote:
"Even if she had not been a martyr, she would still have been a saint, so holy was her everyday life" (Cardinal Salotti).

(This entry appears in the print edition of Saint of the Day.)

To Hell and Back:

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The whole reason I even do a blog is to get your attention!
But I really don't have it yet.
1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys are molested.
Whether it is one time or hundreds of times... there is trauma.
There are places NOW available to help the survivors.
And the mother needs to know she's not the only one.

How can you help?
I am asking you to buy my book to help others.
I wish I would have had something to read when I needed it.

The royalties from the E-book memoir
and the softcover go to the Survivor's Healing Center.
There is a copy in the SHC lending library and also at the Soquel
Porter Memorial Library in Soquel.

Buy a book. Read it. Pass it on.
 You know you know someone this will help!

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3129533

Happy 4th of July:

This land is your land...




                        Happy 4th of July, 2012




                                                    One nation under God...

A Voice for the Helpless:

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My name is Herbie.
I will be 7 years old and I am blind.

I am also afraid of fireworks and loud booms!
Have a Happy Fourth of July eating burgers. 
 Right now while writing this on the 2nd of July...my dog just ran and hid in my closet.
It was a little fire cracker that went off in the neighborhood and he's scared!
It would help if you only shot them off on one day and not every day of the week.
It's hard for our animals to settle down and it worries the owners!

Thank you!

Wanted:

Faux Red Gladiolas
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I am looking for more of these faux red gladiola flowers.
They are very durable silk with thick stems, standing 40" tall.
Once used  as party decorations. Do you have any in storage?
I'd love to see them and buy them.  Thank you!

What's your favorite flower?
This is my symbol of flower power.
Some people will know what I mean...
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Location Location:

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Where is yours?

What makes it sing?

Who makes it beat faster?

Does it belong to someone?

thump thump