Lucione and Alexys participated, along with their high school basketball team, in a tournament in Town this week. After losing their first game against a much bigger school from out of state, they came back to win their second and third games. Their third game was against a team that had defeated them twice earlier in the month so it should be a huge boost to their confidence. Our team averages about 7 players a game due to low grades and/or injuries of the other players. They ended the tournament in 4th place! I wasn't there to see it, but listened on the radio and had I not been in a moving vehicle, would have jumped out of my seat many, many times. The game was THAT exciting. Our team was behind by 9 at half time. That increased to 13 before they managed to pull up within striking distance. They pulled within 2, fell back a bit, tied it up, fell behind by 1, tied it up, pulled ahead, were tied up again...I'm telling you...it went right down to the buzzer. With 1.4 seconds on the clock we were fouled...made one shot to break the tie and pull ahead to win. I'm so proud of them. Our girls team has never placed any better than 6th in that tournament.
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Please, continue to pray for my friend. I'm encouraged that her intial surgery and the following angiogram went well, but she is still sleeping and has a ways to go. Her head is still open to allow for swelling of her brain. Please pray that she continue to heal. Pray that God guide the doctors to find and fix any other problems she may have in her brain so that she can continue to heal. Pray that God grants her family comfort and strength. Thank you.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Please, Please, PLEASE Pray For My Friend
A very dear friend of mine is in need of prayer. Her son called me yesterday to tell me she had collapsed and was in the hospital on a ventilator. I just received word from one of her daughters that she was medi-vacced to Seattle last night. She required emergency surgery due to swelling/bleeding in her brain. Please lift her and her family up in prayer. Pray for healing. Pray that God give her family strength and comfort during this most difficult time.
Our Christmas
We had a really nice Christmas. I didn't bake cookies because of time constraints (and my last 2 hours of work kinda helped to ruin the mood) but Michael got his bread done so everyone was happy. :o)
I was so tickled at his reaction to all of his gifts. I did well this year. :o) He did, too. I received a GREEN iPod Nano and an electric keyboard. I haven't attempted to play piano or keyboard in years. I have already semi-mastered 3 Christmas carols. :o)
After planning to be alone, we got roped into attending a big dinner on Christmas. We had a prime rib roasting in the oven when Michael's mother called. She said, "You know, Dad would REALLY like the whole family to be here for Christmas." Michael can't ever say no to his mother so we ate early and went and visited with them while they ate their meal. Turned out to be a nice visit for the most part. I won't go into the parts that weren't so nice, as I've just had lunch and would like to keep it down. :o)
The day after Christmas we had another big family gathering for my niece Marie. She's in Town right now watching Lucione play in a basketball tournament and then she's headed north to attend Job Corp in Palmer.
I'm glad the big parties are over with. Now I can just enjoy my time off. I still have an entire week!
I was so tickled at his reaction to all of his gifts. I did well this year. :o) He did, too. I received a GREEN iPod Nano and an electric keyboard. I haven't attempted to play piano or keyboard in years. I have already semi-mastered 3 Christmas carols. :o)
After planning to be alone, we got roped into attending a big dinner on Christmas. We had a prime rib roasting in the oven when Michael's mother called. She said, "You know, Dad would REALLY like the whole family to be here for Christmas." Michael can't ever say no to his mother so we ate early and went and visited with them while they ate their meal. Turned out to be a nice visit for the most part. I won't go into the parts that weren't so nice, as I've just had lunch and would like to keep it down. :o)
The day after Christmas we had another big family gathering for my niece Marie. She's in Town right now watching Lucione play in a basketball tournament and then she's headed north to attend Job Corp in Palmer.
I'm glad the big parties are over with. Now I can just enjoy my time off. I still have an entire week!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
I need to VENT
Tomorrow is supposed to be our last day of school until January 8th. I walked out the door at 10AM this morning and do not plan on going back until January. I didn't ask permission to leave. I don't know if I'm in trouble. But I couldn't stay. Let me explain...
Part of my job this year is to maintain the library with another person. Neither one of us has been trained as a librarian but our district won't pay for a licensed librarian so we were just sorta put in there.
This is my 2nd year (though not consecutively) in the library and I've learned my way around. I've learned the software so I can check books in and out as well as catalog new books and create barcode labels to scan both the borrower and the book they have chosen.
Lately, we've been having trouble with over-due books. Kids take them home and leave them there...teachers check them out for research and fail to return them in a timely manner. We've got an over-due list with around 65 items listed. In a school of 150 kids, that's a big number.
Sometimes, the kids return the books when we are not in the library so they get re-shelved without being properly checked in. For this reason, we decided not to have library classes this week. We were going to take the opportunity to get the shelves organized and make sure that all of the books that are over-due are actually checked out and not sitting on the shelves.
We put a notice in the bulletin LAST WEEK. Today, the 3rd grade teacher (Mrs. B) brought her class to the library. I was finishing up a computer class and the other lady was in a meeting with the principal. Mrs. B went to the office and asked why we weren't in the library. The secretary told her, "It's been in the bulletin for a week and a half...there is no library class this week."
The teacher went back to the library and started reading a book to her kids. Not knowing they were there, I walked through on my way to the office. I was going to tell the secretary where she could find me if she needed me. Half way through, the teacher said, "I guess it's been in the bulletin that there's no library this week?" I told her it had been. One of her students spoke up and said, "Well, we do get out tomorrow." Mrs. B said, "I know but I CHOSE TO WORK TODAY."
That really stung. I bit my tongue, went to the secretary and told her what happened. She agreed that regardless of how Mrs. B felt, she should not have made a comment like that in front of her kids. I felt as if she was insinuating I was slacking off...like I closed the library just to take a break. She's part of the problem...she's got 10 books checked out in her name...8 of them are over-due.
I told the secretary I was going to go into the library to do what I needed to do...that I would NOT be checking her books in or allowing her to check out any new ones. She said that was only fair since it had been in the bulletin for so long.
On my way in, I met the other lady who works in the library. She said, "Now this is what all the teachers should be doing. Reading to their own kids." I said, "Yeah, but I don't think she's doing it because she wants to. She's being stubborn about her library time because she failed to see the notice about no classes this week." I told her about Mrs. B's comment and she turned around and went and told the principal.
I sat at my desk to barcode some books and Mrs. B instructed one of her students to turn the light off. I can't figure out why she wanted to read in the dark, but it made it impossible for me to do my work. I couldn't see the books I needed to enter. I got up and went back to the secretary.
She knows me well enough to know when I'm upset. She asked what was wrong. I told her how Mrs. B had turned off the lights. She asked if I said anything. I said, "No. She knew I was there...and I have enough respect for her that I'm not going to exchange words in front of her students."
Just then, the principal came out of his office. The secretary told him about the lights. He didn't even stop walking. He just looked at me and said, "Just keep smiling, let it go and move on." He walked right out the door before I could say anything.
I looked at the secretary and said, "Keep smiling? Do I look like I'm smiling? I can't "keep" doing something I wasnt' doing to begin with." I got up and walked out.
I had a computer class from 9:30 to 10:00. It was about 9:25. I sat at my desk trying to remain calm but it was hard not to cry. I tried to compose myself while the kids were there, and did for the most part, but they knew something was up. Little kids are very perceptive.
I just couldn't get past his words. "Let it go and move on." Easier said than done. First the teacher insulted me in front of her kids and then the principal acted as if my feelings don't matter. Like I'm not deserving of a little respect. Like HE doesn't care about the rest of us as long as HE doesn't have to deal with anything.
I don't think the teacher should have gotten away with treating me like that. I don't think I should have to just "move on". Had I said the same sort of comment to her, you can bet she'd be screaming and hollering till something was done about it.
Once my computer class was over, I shut down my computer and put on my coat. The other library lady tried to talk to me but I was too close to tears. I wouldn't stop. She said she told the principal about "the incident" and asked if he had talked to me. I said, "No. He doesn't care. I'm going home." Just then the secretary came running out of her office and I said, "Bye. I'm going home. See you in January."
I haven't called her to see if the principal even reacted to my leaving. I almost hope he fired me.
Part of my job this year is to maintain the library with another person. Neither one of us has been trained as a librarian but our district won't pay for a licensed librarian so we were just sorta put in there.
This is my 2nd year (though not consecutively) in the library and I've learned my way around. I've learned the software so I can check books in and out as well as catalog new books and create barcode labels to scan both the borrower and the book they have chosen.
Lately, we've been having trouble with over-due books. Kids take them home and leave them there...teachers check them out for research and fail to return them in a timely manner. We've got an over-due list with around 65 items listed. In a school of 150 kids, that's a big number.
Sometimes, the kids return the books when we are not in the library so they get re-shelved without being properly checked in. For this reason, we decided not to have library classes this week. We were going to take the opportunity to get the shelves organized and make sure that all of the books that are over-due are actually checked out and not sitting on the shelves.
We put a notice in the bulletin LAST WEEK. Today, the 3rd grade teacher (Mrs. B) brought her class to the library. I was finishing up a computer class and the other lady was in a meeting with the principal. Mrs. B went to the office and asked why we weren't in the library. The secretary told her, "It's been in the bulletin for a week and a half...there is no library class this week."
The teacher went back to the library and started reading a book to her kids. Not knowing they were there, I walked through on my way to the office. I was going to tell the secretary where she could find me if she needed me. Half way through, the teacher said, "I guess it's been in the bulletin that there's no library this week?" I told her it had been. One of her students spoke up and said, "Well, we do get out tomorrow." Mrs. B said, "I know but I CHOSE TO WORK TODAY."
That really stung. I bit my tongue, went to the secretary and told her what happened. She agreed that regardless of how Mrs. B felt, she should not have made a comment like that in front of her kids. I felt as if she was insinuating I was slacking off...like I closed the library just to take a break. She's part of the problem...she's got 10 books checked out in her name...8 of them are over-due.
I told the secretary I was going to go into the library to do what I needed to do...that I would NOT be checking her books in or allowing her to check out any new ones. She said that was only fair since it had been in the bulletin for so long.
On my way in, I met the other lady who works in the library. She said, "Now this is what all the teachers should be doing. Reading to their own kids." I said, "Yeah, but I don't think she's doing it because she wants to. She's being stubborn about her library time because she failed to see the notice about no classes this week." I told her about Mrs. B's comment and she turned around and went and told the principal.
I sat at my desk to barcode some books and Mrs. B instructed one of her students to turn the light off. I can't figure out why she wanted to read in the dark, but it made it impossible for me to do my work. I couldn't see the books I needed to enter. I got up and went back to the secretary.
She knows me well enough to know when I'm upset. She asked what was wrong. I told her how Mrs. B had turned off the lights. She asked if I said anything. I said, "No. She knew I was there...and I have enough respect for her that I'm not going to exchange words in front of her students."
Just then, the principal came out of his office. The secretary told him about the lights. He didn't even stop walking. He just looked at me and said, "Just keep smiling, let it go and move on." He walked right out the door before I could say anything.
I looked at the secretary and said, "Keep smiling? Do I look like I'm smiling? I can't "keep" doing something I wasnt' doing to begin with." I got up and walked out.
I had a computer class from 9:30 to 10:00. It was about 9:25. I sat at my desk trying to remain calm but it was hard not to cry. I tried to compose myself while the kids were there, and did for the most part, but they knew something was up. Little kids are very perceptive.
I just couldn't get past his words. "Let it go and move on." Easier said than done. First the teacher insulted me in front of her kids and then the principal acted as if my feelings don't matter. Like I'm not deserving of a little respect. Like HE doesn't care about the rest of us as long as HE doesn't have to deal with anything.
I don't think the teacher should have gotten away with treating me like that. I don't think I should have to just "move on". Had I said the same sort of comment to her, you can bet she'd be screaming and hollering till something was done about it.
Once my computer class was over, I shut down my computer and put on my coat. The other library lady tried to talk to me but I was too close to tears. I wouldn't stop. She said she told the principal about "the incident" and asked if he had talked to me. I said, "No. He doesn't care. I'm going home." Just then the secretary came running out of her office and I said, "Bye. I'm going home. See you in January."
I haven't called her to see if the principal even reacted to my leaving. I almost hope he fired me.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas
At least inside my house. :o) Although, we do have some snow on the ground. We had quite a snowfall yesterday. We ended up with over a foot before it finally stopped. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. I LOVE winter! The snow was so beautiful. I love watching it snow. I tired really hard to convince the principal to declare a snow day and send us home, but he wouldn't budge. :o)
My shopping is almost done. We're going to Town next weekend. I hope to finish up then. Once that's done, all that's left is the baking. I'm still wondering how we'll manage. Michael's part should be easy. The plan is, for him to work for 2 more weeks. It looks like the weather will shut them down. So he'll have an entire week before I get my Christmas Break to finish up his bread. If he bakes on Wednesday and Thursday, then I can start on Friday and hopefully be done by Saturday evening. If I bake around the clock, maybe. haha
I can't believe Christmas is almost here already! Tomorrow's the 1st of December! Where has the time gone? The 22nd is the last day of our semester. That's crazy. We're colder than normal this year so I've been battling illness after illness. I've quit staying home when I feel sick because I was spending more time in bed than at work.
I hope the rest of you (if anyone's still reading) are happy, well, and ready for Christmas! I hope to catch up on your blogs soon. BUT I have to decorate my tree first! :o)
My shopping is almost done. We're going to Town next weekend. I hope to finish up then. Once that's done, all that's left is the baking. I'm still wondering how we'll manage. Michael's part should be easy. The plan is, for him to work for 2 more weeks. It looks like the weather will shut them down. So he'll have an entire week before I get my Christmas Break to finish up his bread. If he bakes on Wednesday and Thursday, then I can start on Friday and hopefully be done by Saturday evening. If I bake around the clock, maybe. haha
I can't believe Christmas is almost here already! Tomorrow's the 1st of December! Where has the time gone? The 22nd is the last day of our semester. That's crazy. We're colder than normal this year so I've been battling illness after illness. I've quit staying home when I feel sick because I was spending more time in bed than at work.
I hope the rest of you (if anyone's still reading) are happy, well, and ready for Christmas! I hope to catch up on your blogs soon. BUT I have to decorate my tree first! :o)
Monday, November 20, 2006
A Change of Tide
Boy, what a day we had on Saturday! Michael and I went to Town to spend some time with Theodore (his birthday is coming up), get the rest of our "fixings" for Thanksgiving, check on the status of our TV, and get my Christmas Bears from Wal-Mart.
So many things kept happening and we managed to stay just ahead of it all. We were so lucky all day long!
First, we picked up Theodore and took him to Wal-Mart to choose his birthday gift. We had a smooth, steady ride all the way out there. He was quicker than expected so we decided to buy him lunch. Of course he picked McDonalds. He said, "Aunty, I can eat a whole Big Mac!" We brought him there, bought him the Big Mac meal, and sure enough...he ate the whole thing. Burger, fries, AND a medium root beer! On the way in from Wal-Mart, we noticed the traffic going the other way was almost at a stand-still. We were lucky enough to be on the side NOT blocked by construction work on the way out and on the way back.
We had to run a few errands and ended up picking up a friend who wanted to go to Wal-Mart. So, we dropped Theodore off and went back out to Wal-Mart. Again...no traffic troubles. We were in Wal-Mart for the better part of an hour. We finally finish up, head to the car and as we're leaving the parking lot the power went out. We left JUST in time!
We dropped our friend off at the restaraunt near the ferry terminal (still no traffic troubles) and headed to Safeway. When we got to the intersection, the lights were still off. We turned into the parking lot, parked, and the mall lights came on. PERFECT timing!
I don't know how many times we'd pull off the main road only to see a fire engine go by. I think it was at least 3 times. We never did have to pull over and let them pass. The timing was just right for us that day.
Things have never gone so well over there for us. Usually we're stressed about time. But not today. Even the weather was on our side. We had a pleasant ride over. Once we got there, it rained pretty hard and got rather windy. It calmed down before we loaded the ferry and didn't get stormy again until after we were home. I don't know what it was. But we definitely had luck on OUR side!
So many things kept happening and we managed to stay just ahead of it all. We were so lucky all day long!
First, we picked up Theodore and took him to Wal-Mart to choose his birthday gift. We had a smooth, steady ride all the way out there. He was quicker than expected so we decided to buy him lunch. Of course he picked McDonalds. He said, "Aunty, I can eat a whole Big Mac!" We brought him there, bought him the Big Mac meal, and sure enough...he ate the whole thing. Burger, fries, AND a medium root beer! On the way in from Wal-Mart, we noticed the traffic going the other way was almost at a stand-still. We were lucky enough to be on the side NOT blocked by construction work on the way out and on the way back.
We had to run a few errands and ended up picking up a friend who wanted to go to Wal-Mart. So, we dropped Theodore off and went back out to Wal-Mart. Again...no traffic troubles. We were in Wal-Mart for the better part of an hour. We finally finish up, head to the car and as we're leaving the parking lot the power went out. We left JUST in time!
We dropped our friend off at the restaraunt near the ferry terminal (still no traffic troubles) and headed to Safeway. When we got to the intersection, the lights were still off. We turned into the parking lot, parked, and the mall lights came on. PERFECT timing!
I don't know how many times we'd pull off the main road only to see a fire engine go by. I think it was at least 3 times. We never did have to pull over and let them pass. The timing was just right for us that day.
Things have never gone so well over there for us. Usually we're stressed about time. But not today. Even the weather was on our side. We had a pleasant ride over. Once we got there, it rained pretty hard and got rather windy. It calmed down before we loaded the ferry and didn't get stormy again until after we were home. I don't know what it was. But we definitely had luck on OUR side!
Monday, November 13, 2006
I Am Having the Worst Luck!
My ISP has been ringing busy for over a week now! I can connect, but it takes a LONG TIME. I set my dialer to re-dial 215 times when the line is busy. There have been many times that I've had to start over because I reached the limit and still hadn't connected. It's SO frustrating.
I'm also getting frustrated by the weather. I want it to get cold. I want it to get really cold. We're stuck in the 30's and it's raining. :o(
I'm irritated with the TV repair people. They finally let us take our TV in to be repaired and then they went on a 2 week workshop! They get back tomorrow. Hopefully, they finished the TV before they left, or will have it fixed by the 18th. That's the date of our next trip over and it would be good to bring the TV back with us. I don't watch a lot of TV, but I'm still irritated.
I hate that this has all been negative...but that's my life lately. At least I've stopped sneezing and haven't had a fever in days!
I'm also getting frustrated by the weather. I want it to get cold. I want it to get really cold. We're stuck in the 30's and it's raining. :o(
I'm irritated with the TV repair people. They finally let us take our TV in to be repaired and then they went on a 2 week workshop! They get back tomorrow. Hopefully, they finished the TV before they left, or will have it fixed by the 18th. That's the date of our next trip over and it would be good to bring the TV back with us. I don't watch a lot of TV, but I'm still irritated.
I hate that this has all been negative...but that's my life lately. At least I've stopped sneezing and haven't had a fever in days!
Saturday, November 04, 2006
NO Time
I feel like the White Rabbit. Constantly late...sometimes not even arriving at my destination.
I've been fighting cold after cold. Most recently, a mild flu. Tonight was my first time out of the house since Tuesday afternoon because it was my first day without a fever.
I have been having problems getting online. I'm still on dial-up and my internet provider has been ringing busy for day. When I do manage to get online, I don't stay on very long because I'm on the main phone line at the moment and don't want to tie up the line.
What little time I do find online is monopolized by my mother. She's either got a million questions about a million different things or wants me to play a game with her. I'm lucky to keep up with e-mail. I can't ever find time to chat with anyone else or type a post.
The weather around here has been so nice. Mid 30's to low 40's...clear, sunny skies...slight, cool breezes. I love this kind of weather. Only way it could be better is to be colder...with a snowflake or two. :o)
I've been fighting cold after cold. Most recently, a mild flu. Tonight was my first time out of the house since Tuesday afternoon because it was my first day without a fever.
I have been having problems getting online. I'm still on dial-up and my internet provider has been ringing busy for day. When I do manage to get online, I don't stay on very long because I'm on the main phone line at the moment and don't want to tie up the line.
What little time I do find online is monopolized by my mother. She's either got a million questions about a million different things or wants me to play a game with her. I'm lucky to keep up with e-mail. I can't ever find time to chat with anyone else or type a post.
The weather around here has been so nice. Mid 30's to low 40's...clear, sunny skies...slight, cool breezes. I love this kind of weather. Only way it could be better is to be colder...with a snowflake or two. :o)
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Long Time No See
Wow. It has been forever since I’ve set myself down to write. I visit your blogs, though…even though I haven’t been commenting.
I’ve been keeping busy on my computer doing other things and just haven’t made time to write an entry. My mom and I communicate with each other almost daily now. That’s a big change and it’s been so nice. We play on a game site together. We use Bebo together. It’s been a lot of fun. :o)
That doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten you all, though. I still think of you all often and check in on your blogs to keep up with what’s going on.
Away from the computer I’m just enjoying my husband being able to work at home this year and trying to stay healthy. I’m getting over a terrible cold that had me sleeping most of the weekend. I’m thankful that it happened when it did, because rather than missing 3 or 4 days of work, I only missed Friday and Monday.
Work has been going okay. There is one particular teacher who has been getting on my nerves but overall it’s been a good year so far. Our first quarter is almost over already! The official end of the quarter is the 27th but the kids’ last day that week will be on the 25th. We have a 2 day inservice coming up. Oh, joy! I’m still crossing my fingers I won’t have to attend.
The weather has been quite nice considering we are into Fall. We haven’t had any of our usual rain/wind storms. It’s foggy today. I don’t know why, but I’ve always loved the fog. The world around me just seems so peaceful when it’s foggy. Maybe it’s just because I can’t SEE the world around me! Haha
The kids are getting excited about Halloween. Craig won’t tell me what he’s going to be. He said it has to be a surprise. Mikayla is going to be a ghost so nobody will know who she is. I told her, “I’ll know.” She said I wouldn’t because she’d be in a sheet. I said, “I’ll know your voice.” She said, “Well, people who aren’t my aunty will NOT know who I am.”
I’m at work…I’ve babbled long enough. I’ll try to remember to write more often. I just don’t feel I have anything worth saying these days.
I’ve been keeping busy on my computer doing other things and just haven’t made time to write an entry. My mom and I communicate with each other almost daily now. That’s a big change and it’s been so nice. We play on a game site together. We use Bebo together. It’s been a lot of fun. :o)
That doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten you all, though. I still think of you all often and check in on your blogs to keep up with what’s going on.
Away from the computer I’m just enjoying my husband being able to work at home this year and trying to stay healthy. I’m getting over a terrible cold that had me sleeping most of the weekend. I’m thankful that it happened when it did, because rather than missing 3 or 4 days of work, I only missed Friday and Monday.
Work has been going okay. There is one particular teacher who has been getting on my nerves but overall it’s been a good year so far. Our first quarter is almost over already! The official end of the quarter is the 27th but the kids’ last day that week will be on the 25th. We have a 2 day inservice coming up. Oh, joy! I’m still crossing my fingers I won’t have to attend.
The weather has been quite nice considering we are into Fall. We haven’t had any of our usual rain/wind storms. It’s foggy today. I don’t know why, but I’ve always loved the fog. The world around me just seems so peaceful when it’s foggy. Maybe it’s just because I can’t SEE the world around me! Haha
The kids are getting excited about Halloween. Craig won’t tell me what he’s going to be. He said it has to be a surprise. Mikayla is going to be a ghost so nobody will know who she is. I told her, “I’ll know.” She said I wouldn’t because she’d be in a sheet. I said, “I’ll know your voice.” She said, “Well, people who aren’t my aunty will NOT know who I am.”
I’m at work…I’ve babbled long enough. I’ll try to remember to write more often. I just don’t feel I have anything worth saying these days.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Busy as a Bee
I don't remember ever "feeling" this busy. Not really doing anything, but I'm doing it non-stop. Weird.
This past weekend was busy, but its not just that. Even at work, when I don't have a class, I've got this pressing feeling that I need to be doing something. When I find something to do, my mind moves on to the next task even before finishing the task at hand. I hate when I get like this.
Friday we had cake and ice cream with Lindsey for her 13th birthday. Her birthday is acutally on the 10th, but she wanted a dance and we're not allowed to have dances on Sundays so we had to do it on Friday. After cake and ice cream we went to the high school to watch Lucione and Megan play volleyball. Then we went back to the teen center for Lindsey's dance.
On Saturday we watched more volleyball. They lost all their games, but I'm so proud of them. They didn't give up, even when the score was 20 - 2. They played hard and Lucione actually got some digs and scored some points with her serve! I thought she did very well for a freshman considering we don't have junior high volleyball.
Sunday we baked bread. And by "we" I mean Michael. 28 loaves. That's a lot of bread. I helped a little, but not enough to matter.
Today I had a lot to do at work, but it was all desk work. I wasn't up running from classroom to classroom like I usually am, although I feel exhausted.
Craig's teacher shared a little story with me at the end of the day today. Craig is a complicated kid. He's extremely bright and has a quick wit. But he's easily annoyed and irritated. He doesn't handle noise very well. He's extremely competetive but hates to lose. He has a short temper at times, but has gotten better at controlling himself at school. So anyway, his teacher made a comment to him today.
She said, "Craig, you're doing great. You had a good day on Friday and another good day today. Two days in a row, I'm going to have to call home and tell Mom."
Without missing a beat, he replied, "Well, that's a first."
This past weekend was busy, but its not just that. Even at work, when I don't have a class, I've got this pressing feeling that I need to be doing something. When I find something to do, my mind moves on to the next task even before finishing the task at hand. I hate when I get like this.
Friday we had cake and ice cream with Lindsey for her 13th birthday. Her birthday is acutally on the 10th, but she wanted a dance and we're not allowed to have dances on Sundays so we had to do it on Friday. After cake and ice cream we went to the high school to watch Lucione and Megan play volleyball. Then we went back to the teen center for Lindsey's dance.
On Saturday we watched more volleyball. They lost all their games, but I'm so proud of them. They didn't give up, even when the score was 20 - 2. They played hard and Lucione actually got some digs and scored some points with her serve! I thought she did very well for a freshman considering we don't have junior high volleyball.
Sunday we baked bread. And by "we" I mean Michael. 28 loaves. That's a lot of bread. I helped a little, but not enough to matter.
Today I had a lot to do at work, but it was all desk work. I wasn't up running from classroom to classroom like I usually am, although I feel exhausted.
Craig's teacher shared a little story with me at the end of the day today. Craig is a complicated kid. He's extremely bright and has a quick wit. But he's easily annoyed and irritated. He doesn't handle noise very well. He's extremely competetive but hates to lose. He has a short temper at times, but has gotten better at controlling himself at school. So anyway, his teacher made a comment to him today.
She said, "Craig, you're doing great. You had a good day on Friday and another good day today. Two days in a row, I'm going to have to call home and tell Mom."
Without missing a beat, he replied, "Well, that's a first."
Saturday, September 02, 2006
I Survived
My first week of work was not so bad. It went by rather slowly because we were busy with workshops and such, but everything went along as smooth as can be. Even the technical problems I usually have at the beginning of the year were not so terrible. Funny thing is, tech support is now contracted out...to a company in Juneau, hundreds of miles away. They're easier to get in touch with and respond faster than the last 3 tech guys we've had on site!
My second week of work (the student's first week back) was even better. It was so good to see the kids again! I can't even guess at how many hugs I received from them. Only thing is, along with their hugs, they shared their sniffles and sneezes.
BUT even my cold is not so bad. I have a cough and an occasinal stuffy nose, but I don't really "feel" sick. I'm so thankful for that.
There have been a lot of changes at school. My room was carpeted, as was the rest of the building. The building has been repainted inside and out, and a brand new playground has been installed. Even the network was over-hauled.
I have a long weekend this week because of Labor Day. That means that for the first time in a month, Michael actually gets a 2 day weekend. We're going to take advantage of that and spend a night in Town. It's been 2 months since we've been over there and 6 months since we've stayed over night. This time we'll actually be able to watch a movie! I don't even know what's playing, but I don't care. I just want the popcorn. hehe
That's about all I have for now. I'm off to figure out what to cook for dinner.
My second week of work (the student's first week back) was even better. It was so good to see the kids again! I can't even guess at how many hugs I received from them. Only thing is, along with their hugs, they shared their sniffles and sneezes.
BUT even my cold is not so bad. I have a cough and an occasinal stuffy nose, but I don't really "feel" sick. I'm so thankful for that.
There have been a lot of changes at school. My room was carpeted, as was the rest of the building. The building has been repainted inside and out, and a brand new playground has been installed. Even the network was over-hauled.
I have a long weekend this week because of Labor Day. That means that for the first time in a month, Michael actually gets a 2 day weekend. We're going to take advantage of that and spend a night in Town. It's been 2 months since we've been over there and 6 months since we've stayed over night. This time we'll actually be able to watch a movie! I don't even know what's playing, but I don't care. I just want the popcorn. hehe
That's about all I have for now. I'm off to figure out what to cook for dinner.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
SO Much to Catch Up On!
Yeah, yeah, I know...I've neglected my blog. Thanks to those of you who took the time to check up no me via e-mail. :o)
I've been busy. Not all of it is worth sharing, but it has all kept me from the computer. Okay, that's not entirely true...when I do find time for the computer, I have been spending a lot of that time chatting with my mom.
But anyway, what else...
Alexys turned 15. We had a family dinner/party for her. I took the easy way out and bought her a gift certificate for an online book store. I normally prefer to shop for an actual gift, but she LOVES to read, almost more than I do. I had no idea what she has or hasn't read so figured that would be the best choice for her. She was quite happy with it. :o)
There was a basketball camp here a few weeks ago. Mikayla and Craig were involved. I'm not sure about Craig, but this was Mikayla's first time playing with a team in front of a crowd. They were so cute! They both looked scared when they were out there "warming up" but once the games started they did pretty good. We tried to get some action shots of Mikayla playing, but every time she spotted us, she'd stop playing and come walking over. haha Never mind that her dad was on the other side of the court with a big video camera...she kept coming to us!
We had our Founder's Day celebration on the 7th. The weather was yucky, but we all did our best to enjoy ourselves, anyway. There was a parade, races and contests, and food booths, just like the 4th of July. The only thing missing was fireworks. The town didn't have any money to buy some..and the weather caused almost everyone else to wait for another day. We did manage to watch a few, though, that a few brave people managed to light in the wind and rain.
We've had so many weddings this summer...and funerals. :o( We lost 2 babies this summer. I'm not sure how, but it was so sad. I hate funerals, anyway, but it's 100 times harder when it's a child.
We've got one more wedding on the 25th. One of my cousins (who I used to babysit!?!) is getting married.
I start work in a week. Kids start school on the 28th. I can't decide how I feel about that. I miss the kids, but haven't been feeling all that great lately so kinda wish for more time.
Alexys and Lucione started volleyball practice yesterday. For this entire week, they have practice from 8AM to Noon and from 1PM to 4PM. I can't believe Lucione is in high school now! And my little Lindsey is starting junior high. Gosh, I feel old.
My back has been killing me for about 2 weeks now, I guess. I'll have a good day and then the pain gets bad again. These are the times I wish I lived in the "real world". We don't have a chiropractor here and I think I need one. On good days, like today, I'm able to sit for more than a few minutes before I get too stiff and sore. But there have been too many days where sitting, standing, even lying down, were too painful to do for very long.
I have so many pictures I've wanted to share, but am not up to it at the moment. Maybe another day.
I've been busy. Not all of it is worth sharing, but it has all kept me from the computer. Okay, that's not entirely true...when I do find time for the computer, I have been spending a lot of that time chatting with my mom.
But anyway, what else...
Alexys turned 15. We had a family dinner/party for her. I took the easy way out and bought her a gift certificate for an online book store. I normally prefer to shop for an actual gift, but she LOVES to read, almost more than I do. I had no idea what she has or hasn't read so figured that would be the best choice for her. She was quite happy with it. :o)
There was a basketball camp here a few weeks ago. Mikayla and Craig were involved. I'm not sure about Craig, but this was Mikayla's first time playing with a team in front of a crowd. They were so cute! They both looked scared when they were out there "warming up" but once the games started they did pretty good. We tried to get some action shots of Mikayla playing, but every time she spotted us, she'd stop playing and come walking over. haha Never mind that her dad was on the other side of the court with a big video camera...she kept coming to us!
We had our Founder's Day celebration on the 7th. The weather was yucky, but we all did our best to enjoy ourselves, anyway. There was a parade, races and contests, and food booths, just like the 4th of July. The only thing missing was fireworks. The town didn't have any money to buy some..and the weather caused almost everyone else to wait for another day. We did manage to watch a few, though, that a few brave people managed to light in the wind and rain.
We've had so many weddings this summer...and funerals. :o( We lost 2 babies this summer. I'm not sure how, but it was so sad. I hate funerals, anyway, but it's 100 times harder when it's a child.
We've got one more wedding on the 25th. One of my cousins (who I used to babysit!?!) is getting married.
I start work in a week. Kids start school on the 28th. I can't decide how I feel about that. I miss the kids, but haven't been feeling all that great lately so kinda wish for more time.
Alexys and Lucione started volleyball practice yesterday. For this entire week, they have practice from 8AM to Noon and from 1PM to 4PM. I can't believe Lucione is in high school now! And my little Lindsey is starting junior high. Gosh, I feel old.
My back has been killing me for about 2 weeks now, I guess. I'll have a good day and then the pain gets bad again. These are the times I wish I lived in the "real world". We don't have a chiropractor here and I think I need one. On good days, like today, I'm able to sit for more than a few minutes before I get too stiff and sore. But there have been too many days where sitting, standing, even lying down, were too painful to do for very long.
I have so many pictures I've wanted to share, but am not up to it at the moment. Maybe another day.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Time With Dad
I had the most excellent day today! I spent the afternoon giving my dad computer lessons. :o) He's had a computer since March but he doesn't know what to do with it. He can turn it on and play Freecell. He can log onto the internet and do a search. But that was it. He didn't even know how to turn up the volume!
He's such a good learner and so very cute! haha I had a hard time not giggling at how amazed he was at what he is now able to do. He may forget it all by tomorrow, but that's okay. At least he's trying and I told him I'll come up every day till he feels like he's learned enough.
He sent his first e-mail (to me!) and was so tickled about it. My step-mom is out of town so she has no idea that he's even trying. He sent her an e-mail at work so she'll be surprised when she comes back home. He was SO cute! He kept saying, "I want to do this right. Do I need a comma here?" hehehe
An hour and a half of explaining how to open and close windows, left and right clicking, even how to use the scroll wheel thingy on the mouse! Tomorrow we're going to review what he learned today and learn how to save Favorites in IE. haha I can't wait!
He's such a good learner and so very cute! haha I had a hard time not giggling at how amazed he was at what he is now able to do. He may forget it all by tomorrow, but that's okay. At least he's trying and I told him I'll come up every day till he feels like he's learned enough.
He sent his first e-mail (to me!) and was so tickled about it. My step-mom is out of town so she has no idea that he's even trying. He sent her an e-mail at work so she'll be surprised when she comes back home. He was SO cute! He kept saying, "I want to do this right. Do I need a comma here?" hehehe
An hour and a half of explaining how to open and close windows, left and right clicking, even how to use the scroll wheel thingy on the mouse! Tomorrow we're going to review what he learned today and learn how to save Favorites in IE. haha I can't wait!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Birds, Nests, and Eggs
Michael's job is eventually going to be installing sewer pipes at a part of town that still uses septic tanks. Before they can do that, though, they have to clear the brush to make room to dig. This has let to the discovery of nests and eggs.
The first nest they found, was so high up that they didn't see it until it was too late. One of them accidentally touched the nest and the eggs inside so it was abandoned by the bird. :o( They felt so bad about it.
A few days later, they spotted another nest. This one was lower to the ground, so was easy to see. Even I could see it with no problem, without even getting out of the truck! I did, though, because I was curious. Without touching, I was able to see 4 little eggs. They were light green and reminded me of Easter candy! I knew all birds couldn't lay eggs as big as chickens...but didn't know they came already dyed. hehehe
Michael and George were so excited about the 2nd nest. They purposely left the tree it was in and some surrounding bush so the bird would stay and feel safe enough to hatch her eggs. It worked. The bird even started to trust them and started to stay in her nest while they were working close by.
Their one mistake was to let the boss know. As soon as he was told, he grabbed a saw and cut down the tree! I was SO upset when Michael told me. The boss is my cousin and I wanted so much to give him a piece of my mind. Michael said that the nest was where they wouldn't reach it until well after the eggs had hatched...possibly not even until next spring or summer. There was no reason to cut down the tree. It was a senseless, very cruel thing to do and the next time I see my cousin, I will tell him how disappointed I am.
A few days later, Michael was driving toward the dump site to dump a load of brush they had cut. He noticed what looked like a bird in the road. It didn't move when he drove by and that seemed strange to him. He backed up and realized that it was still alive. Just like last time, he put his gloves on, picked it up, and put it in the grass along-side the road. He figures it must have been stunned by being bumped by a car or something. He stopped to check on it when he came back but the bird was gone. So at least we know he wasn't seriously injured.
The first nest they found, was so high up that they didn't see it until it was too late. One of them accidentally touched the nest and the eggs inside so it was abandoned by the bird. :o( They felt so bad about it.
A few days later, they spotted another nest. This one was lower to the ground, so was easy to see. Even I could see it with no problem, without even getting out of the truck! I did, though, because I was curious. Without touching, I was able to see 4 little eggs. They were light green and reminded me of Easter candy! I knew all birds couldn't lay eggs as big as chickens...but didn't know they came already dyed. hehehe
Michael and George were so excited about the 2nd nest. They purposely left the tree it was in and some surrounding bush so the bird would stay and feel safe enough to hatch her eggs. It worked. The bird even started to trust them and started to stay in her nest while they were working close by.Their one mistake was to let the boss know. As soon as he was told, he grabbed a saw and cut down the tree! I was SO upset when Michael told me. The boss is my cousin and I wanted so much to give him a piece of my mind. Michael said that the nest was where they wouldn't reach it until well after the eggs had hatched...possibly not even until next spring or summer. There was no reason to cut down the tree. It was a senseless, very cruel thing to do and the next time I see my cousin, I will tell him how disappointed I am.
A few days later, Michael was driving toward the dump site to dump a load of brush they had cut. He noticed what looked like a bird in the road. It didn't move when he drove by and that seemed strange to him. He backed up and realized that it was still alive. Just like last time, he put his gloves on, picked it up, and put it in the grass along-side the road. He figures it must have been stunned by being bumped by a car or something. He stopped to check on it when he came back but the bird was gone. So at least we know he wasn't seriously injured.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
God Works in Amazing Ways...
Even through MySpace! After having a long day with way too much quiet time to think, I started to feel down. I was feeling sad and alone. Then I decided to check my pages. I have a MySpace page and received the following in a bulletin:
Malachi 3:3 says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver."
This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God.
One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible Study.
That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver.
As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities.
The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says: "He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver."
She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined.
The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed.
The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?"
He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy -- when I see my image in it"
If today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God has his eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you.
Pass this on right now. This very moment, someone needs to know that God is watching over them. And, whatever they're going through, they'll be a better person in the end.
"Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once."
Friday, July 07, 2006
Independence Day
Being a native village, I always found it odd how we make such a big deal out of Independce Day. Why would we celebrate when the whole reason the forefathers had land to claim was because they took it from natives? We don't look it at that way, though. The majority of our men, and some of our women, have grown up to serve in the military. We've lost some good men to war over the years and we are proud of each and every one of them. That's what we celebrate. The pride we have in our own to stand up for their country and give their lives so that those left behind can live happy and free.
When it comes to celebrating, we sure know how to throw a party! The entire town pulls together and we have a huge celebration that lasts all day long. At least a dozen booths are set up by people who sell food and toys. You can buy anything from a whoopie cushion to a shish-ka-bob to a deep-fried Snickers bar. There are races and contests for all ages. Here's Mykayla running in her race. You gotta love her curly hair! :o)
Here's Lucione waiting for them to say "GO!" so she can dive into her watermelon. She didn't place but she had a lot of fun trying and got a free watermelon out of the deal, too! One thing our town does, is give a dollar to everyone who enters a contest. Just for standing on the starting line, you get a dollar. Winners get ten, second place gets seven, and third place gets five dollars. I think that's pretty cool. To some of these kids, the one little dollar means a lot!
Here's Theodore in the orange shirt. This race is called the Duck Walk. Other races and contests included: a slow bike race (where the last person to cross the finish line was the winner), tug-of-war, the sand pit (where the littlest kids get to dig in the sand and whatever coins they find, they keep), the egg-in-spoon race (where you carry a raw egg in a plastic spoon...first one to cross the finish line with their egg still intact wins), the egg toss (play catch and get further apart after each toss...last one to break their egg wins), an apple peeling contest for the guys, a nail driving contest for the gals, and a three-legged race.
Here's Alexys in her three-legged race. Her friend's name is Hannah. They've entered as partners since they were old enough for the race and they win every year. I don't have any pictures of Lindsey in races because she got side-tracked by the water and spent her day swimming. She tries to blame it on the other kids saying, "They threw me in 7 times!" But I just told her, "Well, you must have enjoyed it because you stuck around and kept going back for more!" haha I'm glad she enjoyed herself. Normally she's pretty competetive so it was good for her to just hang out and have fun for a change.
Once all the contests are completed, we take a little break and then gather at the breakwater for a fireworks display. This years were really good. The VFD did an excellent job with thim this year (and I'm not just saying that 'cause the majority of them are family!). Everyone was pleased. Once the town fireworks were done, Michael and I followed our nephew John (Mykayla and Craig's dad) out to the other end of the island and he let us watch him light his own. There were a lot of people out there and we could see all of their fireworks as well. We had a lot of fun. So much, that we didn't stop till nearly 2AM! When we finally gave up, we cleaned up our area and stopped at the dump on the way back into town to get rid of the garbage. We pulled into our driveway at 2:10 AM. It was a long, exhausting, but totally fun day!I can't wait till August 7th to do it all over again. :o)
Sunday, July 02, 2006
My Saturday
We went to Town yesterday. We brought the puppies for their 3rd vaccination. They are now fully vaccinated until next summer.
It was a gorgeous, warm, summer day. We did a little shopping and drove all over the island just enjoying the day and each other. It was so nice to have a change of scenery for a few hours. hehe
I don't know how many of you remember the posts I wrote about being a foster mother. I had my cousins kids for 5 months when they were 1 yr. old and 5 wks. old.
They live in Town now, and I hadn't seen them since December. Yesterday while shopping for groceries, I ran into my cousin and she had her kids with her. Lexi, the older of the two, crawled out of the cart and came to give me a big hug. When we left, she yelled "See you! Love you!" as we were crossing the parking lot. It was SO good to see them. Brady wouldn't stop smiling, but didn't say a whole lot. That's fine, though. I'm just glad to see that they looked happy and well. I wanted to take them home for the 4th of July but Carmen wasn't up to a visit and wouldn't let the kids come alone. :o(
That was my excitement for the day. Other than practicing my text message skills on my cell phone. hehe That was a lot of fun.
Today I think we're going to cut some firewood for the smoke house. Tomorrow is Michael's birthday. He's requested spaghetti and chocolate cake. Every year he tells me he doesn't want a party and every year I get pressured into having one. Nobody's said anything yet so hopefully, he'll have a quiet, peaceful birthday for a change.
That's it for now. You all take care and if I don't post again before then, have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Friday, June 30, 2006
It's Not About Me
So I think I'm finally at a more positive place in my life. The situations that have been stressing me out are still there, I've just chosen not to stress anymore. They are beyond my control and turning gray or developing an ulcer will not rectify them, so I'm just letting them take their course.
Part of why I'm feeling better, is because I've quit thinking about myself. I've quit wondering what will happen to me when this is all said and done. I know God will take care of me and I'll be just fine. I may not know what's going to happen tomorrow, but I know who holds tomorrow!
I've recently done some things for others for no reason other than I wanted to. They mean a lot to me and I wanted to show them.
My mom received a free DVD player as part of some kind of free promotion. She doesn't have a lot of money right now so I knew she wouldn't be buying herself any DVD's any time soon so I ordered a couple of her favorite musicals from Amazon and had them shipped directly to her.
A friend of mine is always encouraging me to sing. I haven't performed in years and often find myself singing out loud when I'm home...alone. She tells me, "Oh, just open the windows and let people hear." But I'm too self-conscious for that. But I managed to surprise her when I bought a program that allowed me to record myself singing with my computer. I e-mailed the song to her and I think she really appreciated it. I purposely sent it without listening long enough to critique myself. I just made sure it got my voice (it took 3 tries to do it right! haha) and then attatched it to an e-mail. I know that if I had listened, I would have decided against sending it. I am my own worst critic and being as shy and self-conscious as I am, even if I had sang it perfectly (which I didn't, I realized once I listened to it in its entirety) I would have found a reason to not send it.
On the rare occassion I get out of the house and actually interact with people, I've made it a point to really interact. Normally I just wave or say a quick hello and keep moving...again, part of my insecurities. But this whole week, every time I was out of the house, if someone even smiled at me, I'd stop and say hello. If they were family or a friend, they got a hug from me. I asked how they were and listened to their answers.
Just by placing my focus on others and not myself, I'm beginning to feel better about this journey we are all on.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
God on the Mountain
I've been having a really hard time lately, trying to be positive. Trying to remember that I have a good life; a blessed life; a life with a purpose and direction.
Things in my family are all screwed up at the moment. I have no idea how things are going to turn out, but I know in my heart, that I have done all I possibly could.
The thing is, I've been letting all of these problems totally consume me. I haven't been able to blog because I don't want this blog to turn in to a "woe is me" type of thing that drives people away. I haven't been spending a lot of time outside of my house because I've been afraid to face people - the family that is feuding, the curious ones who always ask what's going on, just anybody. I haven't been able to sleep because I've been holding on to this stress and worry like my life depended on it.
But ya know what? It doesn't. My life is not defined by this situation. I've let it be, but it's time to let go. In all of this, I've forgotten what's most important: my relationship with my God, my faith in Him, and the fact that He's still here. The rest of the world can turn their back on me and it won't matter. I still have God.
I'm always so quick to thank God and give Him the praise for the good things that happen. It's true that all good comes from Him, but he doesn't desert me when things go bad.
I love listening to gospel music. One of my favorite songs is God on the Mountain. It's all about how God is always there for you.
The God on the moutain is still God in the valley.
When things go wrong, He'll make them right.
The God of the good times is still God in the bad times.
The God of the day is still God in the night.
I woke up singing that song today and I've been singing it all day long.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
I Can't Think of a Title
We haven't really been doing a whole lot lately. Well, I haven't, anyway. Michael's been working for about a week now. He "should" be working until at least November and then we'll see what happens. I want him to stay home this Winter but he's already hinted at returning to the other company. *sigh*
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That's partly why I keep thinking we need to move. It would be so nice to be some place where he can find work AND live with me. That's not too much to ask for, is it? I suppose I should be grateful for the time we have together...because there are families who go through more difficult separations due to military obligations and such.
I've mentioned moving to Michael a few times and he keeps pretending I'm kidding. He'll laugh it off and change the subject no matter how many times I bring it up. He's not ready to leave. I sometimes think I am but it's for all the wrong reasons.
Besides, as hard as things are right now, there are good things about living here, too. We're close to family. This island is BEAUTIFUL and I am in constant awe of my surroundings. We live a pretty calm life here. There is no crime. We don't have to lock our doors at night. There have been times we haven't even "closed" our door, even while being out all day long. You can't walk down the street or drive 2 blocks without someone smiling and waving at you. Everyone knows you by name. You're not just another face in the crowd here. People know you (which isn't always good).
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Michael's dad was sent to the hospital today. He was having chest pains and they were afraid it was his heart. They checked him out and it's not his heart. He has bronchitis. They are going to monitor him overnight, start him on anti-biotics, and he can come home tomorrow. I'm SO glad it wasn't anything more serious. The man never slows down and it scares me.
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We had Theodore and Lindsey overnight last weekend. They entertained each other so it wasn't so bad for me. We were going to let them walk the puppies with Michael. He put the leashes on the collars and was doing something at the back of the truck. By the time he turned around, the kids were long gone. They took off running. He didn't feel like trying to catch up so we just drove behind them in the truck. They ran an entire mile. I wish I had half their energy!
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There's really nothing more to say at the moment. I haven't been out of the house much because of the weather so haven't anything exciting to tell you about. Sorry!
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That's partly why I keep thinking we need to move. It would be so nice to be some place where he can find work AND live with me. That's not too much to ask for, is it? I suppose I should be grateful for the time we have together...because there are families who go through more difficult separations due to military obligations and such.
I've mentioned moving to Michael a few times and he keeps pretending I'm kidding. He'll laugh it off and change the subject no matter how many times I bring it up. He's not ready to leave. I sometimes think I am but it's for all the wrong reasons.
Besides, as hard as things are right now, there are good things about living here, too. We're close to family. This island is BEAUTIFUL and I am in constant awe of my surroundings. We live a pretty calm life here. There is no crime. We don't have to lock our doors at night. There have been times we haven't even "closed" our door, even while being out all day long. You can't walk down the street or drive 2 blocks without someone smiling and waving at you. Everyone knows you by name. You're not just another face in the crowd here. People know you (which isn't always good).
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Michael's dad was sent to the hospital today. He was having chest pains and they were afraid it was his heart. They checked him out and it's not his heart. He has bronchitis. They are going to monitor him overnight, start him on anti-biotics, and he can come home tomorrow. I'm SO glad it wasn't anything more serious. The man never slows down and it scares me.
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We had Theodore and Lindsey overnight last weekend. They entertained each other so it wasn't so bad for me. We were going to let them walk the puppies with Michael. He put the leashes on the collars and was doing something at the back of the truck. By the time he turned around, the kids were long gone. They took off running. He didn't feel like trying to catch up so we just drove behind them in the truck. They ran an entire mile. I wish I had half their energy!
********************There's really nothing more to say at the moment. I haven't been out of the house much because of the weather so haven't anything exciting to tell you about. Sorry!
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