Reporting For Doodie Book Giveaway Ends 02/05

January 16, 2010
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Reporting For Doodie

This is an admirable book written by J.L. Smith, and I must say I have enjoyed reading bits of it. I haven’t had time to sit and read it from cover to cover, I’ll find time – just the excerpts I have flipped to are wonderful.

Reporting For Doodie – written in Camouflage lettering on the book cover says it all. This is a Grandmother’s story of commitment, frustration, and unwavering love. I haven’t put a lot of thought into families that have children, and both are deployed, until now.

What would you do if you were suddenly a single Grandmother and both your daughter and son-in-law were deployed at the same time, leaving you as primary caregiver for your 2-year old grandon? You’d do exactly what she did. REPORT FOR “DOODIE”!

In the dedication of the book “Reporting for Doodie” – part of it reads:

And last … but in no way, least: to each and every member of the United States Military who has ever served, is currently serving, or plans to serve in defense of our country. I salute your bravery and dedication.

And to all the parents, grandparents and caregivers who are “Reporting for Doodie” day in and day out to take care of our Military children. You are amazing and every one of you deserves a medal!!

REPORT FOR “DOODIE”!

So many events inspired this book…some happy, some frustrating, some sad…but all…life-changing. My story starts with one incredibly funny incident that served as an epiphany to share my story. This was not the first time I was “Reporting for Doodie”, but it was the first time I was doing it all alone. Or so I thought…I discovered a secret vault filled with friends I never knew I had. Sadly, I also lost a few along the way.

I found myself in the midst of an unexpected divorce, facing the possible loss of my home and making a major career change, when someone, somewhere took a look at my proverbial “plate” and thought…”there’s a little corner of her plate that isn’t taken, she needs a toddler to care for…oh, and at the same time, let’s throw in a rarely-heard-of medical condition to make her life even more interesting”.

I hope you enjoy my account of how this beautiful child saved me from myself and how I used “The Secret” to channel the inner strength my mother gave me…all compliments of the U.S. Military.

You can purchase Report For “Doodie”, online for $19.95 at http://www.reportingfordoodie.com

But I’d like you to hang out here a moment, and try to win yourself a copy of this great book.

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One NetWorkingWitches reader has the chance to win a copy of the book mentioned above. Reporting For “Doodie”.

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64 Responses to Reporting For Doodie Book Giveaway Ends 02/05

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    deb says:
    January 17, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    I was shocked by the child coming out with the little toy, but it really sounds like a humourous read. jacksond@nhr3.net

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    deb says:
    January 17, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    networked blogs

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    Lori Taube says:
    January 17, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I learned that Judy’s mom cut out a newspaper article entitled “A Mother’s Love” and gave it to her when she was a teenager. Judy kept it for many years, and made a copy for her own daughter!

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    Lori Taube says:
    January 17, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I subscribe via Google rss feed

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    Lori Taube says:
    January 17, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I follow via GFC – Lori Taube

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    Lori Taube says:
    January 17, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I follow via Networked Blogs – Lori Taube

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    Lori Taube says:
    January 17, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I’m an email subscriber

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    Lori Taube says:
    January 17, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    I follow NetworkingWitch on Twitter – @clctaube

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    Lori Taube says:
    January 17, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    I follow CountrySprite on Twitter – @clctaube

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    JAMES P LYNAM says:
    January 17, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    JUDY HAD AN ARTICLE THAT HER MOTHER GAVE HER, NAMLY “A MOTHER’S LOVE”

    I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A COPY OF THIS BOOK TO MY DAUGHTER.

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    uberVU - social comments says:
    January 19, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Twitter by CountrySprite: PLS RT Book Giveaway Reporting For “Doodie” A Grandmother’s Love from NetWorkingWitches Ends 2/5 http://tinyurl.com/ycqekdo…

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    katklaw777 says:
    January 20, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    It takes a lot of guts to take on your 2yr old grandchild fulltime. The story about hiding your adult toys is a riot. Looks like a fun read.

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    katklaw777 says:
    January 20, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    I subscribe via email.

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    I loved reading Marcus’ letter to his parents and seeing that “When I wake up in the morning, Gramma always says “Good morning, my little Love Bug” and picks me up and gives me lots of hugs and kisses”. I’d love to read this book…so inspirational…THIS is what family is all about!

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I subscribe to your feed via Google! (amweeks)

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    I follow thru friend connect! (amweeks)

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I follow thru Networked Blogs! (Annmarie Dipasqua Weeks)

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I subscribe via email!

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    I follow NetworkingWitch on twitter! (amweeks)

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    I follow CountrySprite on twitter! (amweeks)

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    Annmarie W. says:
    January 22, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    You’re a technorati fave! (amweeks)

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    Marj McClendon says:
    January 22, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    “Reporting for Doodie” is dedicated to the mother of J. L. Smith, who is the author of this book.

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    Marj McClendon says:
    January 22, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    I follow you on GFC as Frugal Tumbleweed Acres.

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    Marj McClendon says:
    January 22, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    I’m an email follower of Networking Witches.

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    Marj McClendon says:
    January 22, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    I posted your button on my sidebar.

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    Marj McClendon says:
    January 22, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    #1…I posted your BeWitched Valentine’s button on my sidebar.

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    Marj McClendon says:
    January 22, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    #2…Your BeWitched Valentine’s button is posted on my sidebar.

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    January 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    #3…Your BeWitched Valentine’s button is posted on my sidebar.

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    REBECCA says:
    February 2, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    cute letter Marcus “wrote” for his parents

    This book sounds wonderful

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    Tammy Pereira says:
    February 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I loved that I found this quote on the website because it is so true of me and my mother and now of me and my daughter!!!!! :”Much to Judy’s chagrin, her mother constantly corrected her English, making sure she knew the correct way to speak and write. (Much to Judy’s daughter’s chagrin, she has done the same.)” How true is that, huh??!!!!!! =) I would like to win this for my mother, I know she would get a kick out of this for sure!

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    Benita G. says:
    February 3, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I love how the site says that this isn’t the kind of book you take out of the library; it’s the kind of book you buy so you can read it again and again. I have a few books like that.

    I’d like to win this for me. It sounds terrific and enlightening.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    Christina says:
    February 4, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    I learned that Judy had an article her mother gave her (and kept it over the years) called “A Mother’s Love.” I would love to win this book for my niece!

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    Ed Nemmers says:
    February 4, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Their is a tradition of the article “A Mother’s Love” in their family; for my niece Hannah!

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    Winning Readings says:
    February 4, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    I learned you should hide your adult toys WELL! :)

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

    We posted aabout this giveaway at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/02/reporting-for-doodie.html

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    Amanda Barnes says:
    February 5, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Haha, when I went to the website I immediately saw the word VIBRATOR in red letters :p I think I would like this book because of the openness that it seems to have! :)
    Amanda Barnes
    amandakbarnes90@gmail.com

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    Nancy S. says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    I learned that just when this lady thought she was going to be alone, this child gave new meaning to her life. I would like this for myself. I think I would really enjoy it.

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    Nancy S. says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    I subscribe to your feed.

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    Nancy S. says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    I follow Networking Witch on twitter – ncschools.

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    Nancy S. says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    I follow Country Sprite on twitter – ncschools.

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    Gianna says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Sounds like an interesting read :)

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    Janet says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    I learned that “Reporting for Doodie” is dedicated to the mother of J. L. Smith, who is the author of this book.

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    Janet says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    google friend follower

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    Veronica Garrett says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    I learned the producers od the Oprah Winfrey Show found her story to be so inspirational that they asked her to be a guest on the show earlier this year. Judy was introduced as someone who made herself over the “natural’ way after going through an unexpected divorce. I would like to win this book because it so very inspirational. It would inspire me to make some needed changes in my life.

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