Braun Forehead Thermometer...It works for cranky hubby's also!

I recently got the Braun Forehead Thermometer to try out from Influenster.  I love getting these things, because they're usually something that I need, and about at the right time.

Luckily, Monster hasn't been sick lately.  BUT, the day I got it in the mail, Mike wasn't feeling well.  So, I figured, hey, I can try this out on him.  He is on the sofa saying he doesn't feel well, and I go over to him and within a couple seconds I can see that he doesn't have a fever.

I had a forehead thermometer from when Monster was little.  It was hard to read because the numbers were small, and it was not backlit.  Which means, if I took his temperature in the dark, I would have to walk out of the room to see what it was.  I rarely used it, except when Monster was really sick because I just didn't like it.

With the #BraunTherms it was much better.  This thermometer not only has a light where you can read the temperature, it's COLOR CODED!!!!  It will show you a green, yellow, or red light when you take the temperature so you don't even have to look at the numbers if you're in a hurry.  (You know...when the kid won't hold still!)  And the numbers on it...they're HUGE!  You don't have to put on reading glasses to see exactly what the temp is.

The only reason I typically use a thermometer is when I have to make sure and document if there's no fever, and for how long.  This is usually for school.  Now, when ever Mike or Monster say they're not feeling well, I can bring out the thermometer without hesitation and make sure they don't have a fever.

If you're a new mommy, or even a mommy or wife, I would suggest this thermometer for your First Aid Kit.  You won't ever have to wonder if you read the numbers right, the color coding makes it super easy for everyone to be able to use, and fairly reasonable in price as far as forehead thermometers go.   I found some on Amazon, starting around $50.

*Disclosure -- I received this product from Influenster complimentary for testing purposes.  All opinions are my own.*

Do You Know Who Dr. Rob Morris Is?

Dr. Rob Morris.  How many of you have heard of him?  

Dr. Rob Morris was born August 31, 1818 near Boston, Massachusetts.  He was a Mason.  When he became a Master Mason on March 5, 1846, he felt the female relatives of Masons should be able to share some of the knowledge and benefits of the Masonic Fraternity.  With this thought, he set out to create an order in which men and women can be members.  

While he taught at "The Little Red Brick School Building", in Richland, Mississippi, he worked on creating this order.  Between 1849-1850, he wrote a Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star with five degrees.  He contemplated the themes of each degree with five heroines from the Bible. These five heroines are Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa.  This first ritual was published with the title, "The Rosary of the Eastern Star."

Dr. Rob Morris also traveled extensively.  He organized the first Masonic Lodge in Jerusalem.  He was also an accomplished poet and author.  Many of his works were about Masonry, and The Order of the Eastern Star.  

Dr. Rob Morris died on July 31, 1888.  He is known as the founder of The Order of the Eastern Star.  "The Little Red Brick School Building", in Mississippi is still to this day maintained as a Shrine.  If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Rob Morris, all you have to do is search his name and you will find a wealth of knowledge about him.  He was an incredible man that enjoyed sharing with others his knowledge and faith.  

Persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

                                                                                                2 Corinthians 4:9

Wordless Wednesday

10 Years

Today marks 10 years that my husband's life has been forever changed.  It marks the 10 year anniversary of the death of his soldier in Iraq.

PVT Jesse Mizener

 KIA Jan 7, 2004

(photo used with permission)

Every year on this day, Mike withdraws into himself.  Probably to live his nightmare and cope the only way he knows how.  Every year on this day, I make a special bracelet to be close to him.  This bracelet is only made once a year, and I don't charge for it.  The only thing is, it goes to someone in need.  Last year, my Remembrance Bracelet went to Jesse's sister.  

I do have to say, that having Jesse's brother as a friend has been helpful for Mike this year.  I figured as a wife, I wanted to do something to help him, so I contacted Jesse's brother.  At first, I was worried that Mike would be upset, but then they hit it off.  We've experienced the birth of Brians's daughter through his Facebook posts.  And, between our two families, we keep Jesse's memory alive.  

So, as usual, this year I will be taking nominations for the Remembrance Bracelet.  The person doesn't have to be a service member or family, but someone that has experienced loss and needs a little help.  This has been my way of HONORING Jesse every year. 

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

                                                                             Matthew 5:4