schedule 2002 Click on the above link to see our schedule. This schedule was created a few years ago and was used successfully then. Life has changed a bit since that time, but thought this one would be the most valuable to those who follow this blog. … [Read more...]
Moms Birthday Present To Me
September 28, 2010 By 2 Comments
I'm in a period of mourning due to the loss of my mom just four days ago. Yet, I'm finding myself feeling renewed and energized during this time. My body and emotions feel weak and exhausted. But for some reason, my spirit is soaring to new heights. As I let my body rest and take care of itself, my … [Read more...]
Going Fishing Part 1
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When my sister and I were little kids, almost every vacation we had centered around fishing. One of our earliest memories involved going to Lake Vermillion in MN and trolling for hours and hours and hours. Shileen remembers that we had to be perfectly quiet so as not to scare away the fish. Hey, … [Read more...]
My life as a Rubix Cube
September 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
I was talking with Donna Stidham today about a speech she is giving for a communications class. The task is to give a speech based on 5 items that you have put in a shoebox. She finally chose a Rubix Cube as her fifth item. To her, it represents being a homeschool mom and taking college courses … [Read more...]
Pamper Me Silly
August 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes there comes a time in your life when you just need to throw all abandon to the wind and pamper yourself. Lately, like the last 6 years, I've only been able to do the quick pampers like take a bath, get a quick facial and foot soak, or even bury my head in my pillow and give myself a nice … [Read more...]
Baby J and Tina
April 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When Mom, Ashley, Joel, Hunter, Cathy, Shileen and Chris came to visit we all went to the Fort Worth Zoo. Jordyn had a great time --- then napped so her parents could have a great time. I didn't get any videos of Hunter as they went ahead of us at one point, then I didn't see them again until we … [Read more...]
Let the Son Shine In
March 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
No matter how controlled I force myself to be, there are times, when life comes along and whacks me. I know this happens to everyone, but today, I feel like I'm the only one who awakens from a nightmare that is so real and so verging on truth that it affects my being to the very core of my … [Read more...]
A Brush With Death
February 12, 2010 By 4 Comments
As I lay in bed, I instinctively, lovingly, rested my hand on my pregnant belly. Little did I know as I felt the kicking of my unborn baby that in just a few short minutes my life would be changed forever. The time was getting nearer for our baby to be born. I had been having contractions all … [Read more...]
The Gift of Age
September 29, 2009 By 3 Comments
Yesterday was my 45th birthday. Gosh, I remember when people who were 45 were "old people" to me. I'm being quite reflective today. Maybe it's because I'm exhausted. (5 hours of sleep last night) I'm thinking I should tell you it was because I partied like a youngster, but that wasn't it. I simply … [Read more...]
Creative Way to Give Money as a Gift
September 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
As my kids have gotten older, they would rather I give them money instead of gifts for their birthday. I am not thrilled with the idea of just giving an envelope with cash ---BO-RING! For Briana's 15th birthday this is what I did --- She likes to watch the game show, Deal or No Deal, so I decided … [Read more...]
