Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Getting Back in My Groove

Here are two items I've finished and ready to gift out. It's been so long since I've been able to actually show something. Thanks for looking. :)
A cushy boucle' cream colored baby blanket.......
.....and the 'Giving Tree' baby blanket I'm in love with.

.....and life goes on

With all the celebrities that have now gone, and some too early, it HAS to make one stop..... and think, reflect, and institute some personal changes to how you live your life.

Haven't written on my blog for months and it may now be time to come back.

Even though life has thrown curves, stop signs and pile-ups at us, we are still here to tell the story. We haven't totally recovered from everything and it may be years before we do (if ever) but we have had to impliment the story "The Little Engine That Could". God hasn't called us home yet, so every day, hill and valley, challenges of all sorts are getting looked at so much differently. I totally believe that Bill and I have been through a sort of hell on earth, but life isn't over yet. So what are we going to do with all the pain of the past?

That's right! We HAVE made it through and need to rejoice that we don't have to live at the Mission, that we have two beautiful daughters and healthy grandchildren. We are employed, where some are not. We have new and different challenges, but now each one will be handled with a new attitude.

GRATITUDE

Friday, January 30, 2009

Moving Time





After 9 months on the market and many many MANY price reductions, the house has finally sold. Not for what we wanted nor needed, but it's an elephant off our back. The closing is already on the 20th of February and with the hours Bill and I work, this will be an interesting one to pull off.


We have a beautiful duplex to move to, further away from work for all of us, but it's something that just cannot be passed up. A friend and local builder has kept this open for us and is in move in condition. Only three years old and will also be perfect for just the two of us when Shawna and her kids get back on their feet and move out on their own again.


Any volunteers to help move? Yeah, that's what I thought. giggle


Thank you for all your prayers these last months....... they haven't gone unanswered.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

LCS Cheerleading Camp '09

A moment in time I missed out on in person (due to working - again), but thankfully Shawna was able to catch some of the camp and get a photo of Abby and Raegan at the annual LCS Cheerleading Camp! I guess they had a SUPER time and Abby even won an award in her age group! Hope to see more pictures from Abby's mom (hint hint).


Abby, who is 8 now, is on the left with the shorter dark hair. Raegan, 6 yrs old, is on the right with the blonde pony.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Happy New Year

Hello all. Yes we are still here. Been a little tough getting into a new routine after 20 years of an old one. With the new year will come the time to reconnect with my internet friends and also some local ones who have been sorely ignored.

Hope to see you all in January - in one way or another. :)

Blessings

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

New Horizons

Life changes are now in full swing.

I've started my new full time job and will be in training for about two weeks - mostly getting to know their computer system and understand their expectations. This place is phenomenal in their professionalism and attitudes. The doctors I've met so far are over-the-top. I met four out of the ten yesterday, which was a suprise to my director. Whoo HOOO!!

And now that DH has my laptop re-plugged, I can now sit at this new Hy-Vee in town and surf my life away or even work for the missions group when needed, outside the home. It's perfect.

Transitioning for DH has been fairly comfortable up until yesterday. Transferring files to the new company is not going smooth and he's frustrated. I don't blame him. He's pulled back one employee for two half days this week to get this fixed. Not sure what the deal is there. I know he is stressed, too, that he can't call me whenever he wants to. I have a real job now. And it's going to be tough for him for a little while. Keep praying for him that things will smooth out.

DD#1 has an ultrasound this Thursday, so please keep them in your prayers, too.

Y'all keep safe and keep leaning on the One who will keep ya going. :)

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Happy Birthday, Abby!!!

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Monday, October 06, 2008

Upcoming Exhibits at the Lux Center and ME!

Just got notice that the Lux Center for the Arts is starting their holiday Gifts From the Heart promotion! And guess who is listed? YEP!!!
Can we say something like, "You'd better get your behind in gear to STOCK THAT STORE!"????? OMG!!!