We are on are way, not to Grandma's, but to Grandgirls house! I am so very Thankful that we are able to spend Thanksgiving together, as a family. I am a little sad too, that Shaun won't be able to make it as he works in South Dakota. The rest of our group will be there including my mom.
I am also a little sad for those who are alone this Thanksgiving, or those who mourn a loss of a Loved one. I think of my sisters, Deb(who lost her youngest daughter this spring) & Vicky(who lost her husband a couple years ago), and our friend's from church who have recently lost spouses; Randy, Gary, Pat, Kathy, & Bea. I pray for God's healing from grief and comfort for those who mourn.
I am so very Thankful for the abundance of Blessings God has given me. Most of all, as we enter this season of Advent, I am Thankful for the Gift of Christ, What an amazing gift...Grace. What amazing Love.
Lord, I pray that I will remember your gift of Love always and share it freely.
Amen
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
mixed feelings
The month of November is almost over and I have mixed feelings about that. I want Christmas to come so I can have the long Christmas break and be with my family , while getting some much needed r&r in. And yet, I also am by no means ready for the fast approaching -Christmas and all the stress that can come at that time.
My Mom has been with us for most of November. I enjoy having her here, but feel stressed when I have to work so much and she wants me to take her places because she's bored being in the house all the time. When she goes home the end of this month, I know I will miss her company, and yet, I will love to clean up the extra clutter that is all over my tiny space. She needs wall to wall shelving and a double door fridge in her guest room....and she would still fill it! LOL (The apple doesn't fall far from the tree).
Yesterday, I was invited to a book club/social event that was held at a co-workers house. Actually, two co-workers. They are married and both work at the High School. Thing is, I never get invited to these things and seldom attend. This time I really was enjoying myself, but had to hurry home, because my 82 year old Mom, was at my house all alone.
Most of my Coworkers there were young people, (30' ish) with young children. A lot of these young couples are also employed by the HS..Mora hires us by two's. (They did not hire my husband though). Maybe that is why I don't do the social thing often. My husband works nights, I work days, lucky me. We also work in two different school districts so we don't intimately know each others coworkers, like most of these couples at this event. Don't even get me started on how gorgeous the house, (sparsely and tastefully decorated), was.
Perhaps the burning embers of jealousy and envy were stirred a little in my heart. As I thought about it though, I realized, as the serenity prayer says...change the things I can. I choose to live this way. I have blessings abundantly given with my every need met. If I truly am dissatisfied, it is not because I have not the ability to have something it is because of the choices I make.
As the song goes,"I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today". For when my eyes are fixed on Him , the author and prefector of my faith, I will want for nothing and be warmed and satisfied by His Glory and Grace.
My Mom has been with us for most of November. I enjoy having her here, but feel stressed when I have to work so much and she wants me to take her places because she's bored being in the house all the time. When she goes home the end of this month, I know I will miss her company, and yet, I will love to clean up the extra clutter that is all over my tiny space. She needs wall to wall shelving and a double door fridge in her guest room....and she would still fill it! LOL (The apple doesn't fall far from the tree).
Yesterday, I was invited to a book club/social event that was held at a co-workers house. Actually, two co-workers. They are married and both work at the High School. Thing is, I never get invited to these things and seldom attend. This time I really was enjoying myself, but had to hurry home, because my 82 year old Mom, was at my house all alone.
Most of my Coworkers there were young people, (30' ish) with young children. A lot of these young couples are also employed by the HS..Mora hires us by two's. (They did not hire my husband though). Maybe that is why I don't do the social thing often. My husband works nights, I work days, lucky me. We also work in two different school districts so we don't intimately know each others coworkers, like most of these couples at this event. Don't even get me started on how gorgeous the house, (sparsely and tastefully decorated), was.
Perhaps the burning embers of jealousy and envy were stirred a little in my heart. As I thought about it though, I realized, as the serenity prayer says...change the things I can. I choose to live this way. I have blessings abundantly given with my every need met. If I truly am dissatisfied, it is not because I have not the ability to have something it is because of the choices I make.
As the song goes,"I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today". For when my eyes are fixed on Him , the author and prefector of my faith, I will want for nothing and be warmed and satisfied by His Glory and Grace.
Monday, November 7, 2011
How fast the weekends fly!
I can't believe it is already Monday! I so looked forward to this long weekend and it's practically over already.
Sure was fun though. Al and I visited Angie and Scott and of course those adorable grandgirls of ours. The girls are trying to raise money for fresh water in Africa, through their church. So I hired them as personal shoppers to help us with our two operation-Christmas-child boxes. We went to Target, I think they had them both filled in under 10 minutes! Bella chose to give to a 5yr old girl (go figure). Kate surprised us and picked to buy for a older boy(?)
Angie helped with the baby shower gift I needed to buy....She is so creative, I could shop at her etsy store all day...better yet, shop at her craftroom...like factory direct! I even found a gift for my Mom that Angie and I are going in on together.
It wasn't all work though, we had some awesome fun doing the zumba game on their wi. I so want a wi and that zumba game ...maybe someone could tell Santa that for me? Or tell Al?
Oh well, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit.
Well, no more time to blog, Mom is staying with us for a month or more, maybe all winter, and she needs to go shopping...otherwise she might go thru withdrawls.
So I need to get dressed and hit the stores...keep me in prayer.
Love
Sherri
"Let the Morning bring word of your unfailing Love for I put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemiew, O lord for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will for you are my God; May your good spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm143:8-9
Sure was fun though. Al and I visited Angie and Scott and of course those adorable grandgirls of ours. The girls are trying to raise money for fresh water in Africa, through their church. So I hired them as personal shoppers to help us with our two operation-Christmas-child boxes. We went to Target, I think they had them both filled in under 10 minutes! Bella chose to give to a 5yr old girl (go figure). Kate surprised us and picked to buy for a older boy(?)
Angie helped with the baby shower gift I needed to buy....She is so creative, I could shop at her etsy store all day...better yet, shop at her craftroom...like factory direct! I even found a gift for my Mom that Angie and I are going in on together.
It wasn't all work though, we had some awesome fun doing the zumba game on their wi. I so want a wi and that zumba game ...maybe someone could tell Santa that for me? Or tell Al?
Oh well, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit.
Well, no more time to blog, Mom is staying with us for a month or more, maybe all winter, and she needs to go shopping...otherwise she might go thru withdrawls.
So I need to get dressed and hit the stores...keep me in prayer.
Love
Sherri
"Let the Morning bring word of your unfailing Love for I put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemiew, O lord for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will for you are my God; May your good spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm143:8-9
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Autum Bliss & Bountiful Blessings
The trees are full of color, the weather is cool and crisp, but the best thing about this season is the food....Cabbage stew, Chilli, Apple crisp, Hot Cocoa, Warm apple cider, Chamomile tea with honey...and then there is the smell of bonfires, and the crunch of leaves under your shoes...It is my favorite time of year, and the shortest too.
Another awesome new tradition for me in Autum is the Women of Faith conference over MEA weekend. I am so pumped to be with my favorite girls while enjoying Christian entertainment. If "where two or more our gathered in my name there I will be alwo" can you imagine 5,000 or more?
Time to scoot off here, but it has been a great week for our family and I just want to publicly Thank my Savior and Redeemer for the Bountiful blessings he has gifted to us.
Another awesome new tradition for me in Autum is the Women of Faith conference over MEA weekend. I am so pumped to be with my favorite girls while enjoying Christian entertainment. If "where two or more our gathered in my name there I will be alwo" can you imagine 5,000 or more?
Time to scoot off here, but it has been a great week for our family and I just want to publicly Thank my Savior and Redeemer for the Bountiful blessings he has gifted to us.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Should I stay or should I go?
After a full day of work, then a quick trip to the grocery store for absolutely essential items only, I get home and eat dinner then watch the news. Now it is 6:00 and I have a meeting scheduled for 7pm...that means a 15 minute or so drive back to town and spend 5 or more dollars of gas for an 1 hour meeting.
I really struggle with this lately. The fact that I work 35 hours a week plus 5 hours of total drive time there and back...now add 8 hours a week second job and 2 more hours of drive time....well now we are up to 50 hours a week! I am just not being motivated to leave the house tonight, especially since I need to get things ready for work tomorrow.
I can tell you it isn't looking good for me leaving the house tonight. Then there is the part of me that says "so what, I do what I want"!
I really struggle with this lately. The fact that I work 35 hours a week plus 5 hours of total drive time there and back...now add 8 hours a week second job and 2 more hours of drive time....well now we are up to 50 hours a week! I am just not being motivated to leave the house tonight, especially since I need to get things ready for work tomorrow.
I can tell you it isn't looking good for me leaving the house tonight. Then there is the part of me that says "so what, I do what I want"!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Blessings can come thru raindrops, (like the song:)) or even in floods!
Recently, our sump pump failed & this left the entire basement flooded. My craftroom was not spared. The carpet was indoor/outdoor, but alas it had to go out to the deck anyway in order to dry and air out.
We are just now, weeks later, starting to put the things in our basement back in order. Today as I sifted through treasured and nontreasured items alike, I realized this sad & frustrating event has caused me to rethink and take how I use my craft room.
As I sort thru items I realize there are many things that I simply hang on to (like excess baggage). I also see now that this is an opportunity for me to really access and redesign this area to be more organized and efficiently used.
The idea then came to me (like a God's whisper), that Our lives are much like the craft room. There are often sad or unpleasant events in our lives, but they can be used to make us better! We do not need to hold on to excess baggage. God can use disappointments and hurting to make us compassionate and giving. God can use despair to turn us to Him and walk in Faith. If we are complete and confident, do we really have a need for hope? No, we have hope when we are in need.
So next time you are feeling just a little down or discouraged with life's detour's and rocky road....remember God is in Control and makes all things possible In His time. We may not see what He is doing...But He is doing...God loves you and so do I!
We are just now, weeks later, starting to put the things in our basement back in order. Today as I sifted through treasured and nontreasured items alike, I realized this sad & frustrating event has caused me to rethink and take how I use my craft room.
As I sort thru items I realize there are many things that I simply hang on to (like excess baggage). I also see now that this is an opportunity for me to really access and redesign this area to be more organized and efficiently used.
The idea then came to me (like a God's whisper), that Our lives are much like the craft room. There are often sad or unpleasant events in our lives, but they can be used to make us better! We do not need to hold on to excess baggage. God can use disappointments and hurting to make us compassionate and giving. God can use despair to turn us to Him and walk in Faith. If we are complete and confident, do we really have a need for hope? No, we have hope when we are in need.
So next time you are feeling just a little down or discouraged with life's detour's and rocky road....remember God is in Control and makes all things possible In His time. We may not see what He is doing...But He is doing...God loves you and so do I!
Monday, May 30, 2011
A camping we will go, a camping we will go, hi-ho-the-dairy- o,a camping we will go!
Finally, Memorial Weekend, and our first camping of the season. Scott & Angie gave us lessons on the pop tent trailer we bought from them. Tim and Anna brought their puppies, Berta & Ernie. Best of all those two little happy campers, Bella & Kate were there too!
We went to Bremen Woods which is some where between Willow River and Rutledge, MN. Three of my Nine siblings were there and some of their children. My sis, Sandy is the camp manager there and has been inviting us for sometime now. Below is a pic of my baby sister Wynee wearing her favorite Indian feather while doing Bella's hair....Bella are you sure you want her to do your hair?
We had a great time. The weather was pretty good except for some thundershowers with pe size hail that fell on Saturday supper time. Our excellent chef Scott did not let that stop him, and made us some awesome spaghetti supper, complete with parker house buttered buns and salad. We had the best food all weekend. But I will be the first to admit that Ms. Angie and Ms. Anna & myself are pretty decent cooks.
It was a great first summer vacation and I can't wait to head out to all the nearby state parks and do weekend camping this summer!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
Everytime I hear my children say "Mom" I realize how verry blessed I am. This year we started celebrating Mother's Day early. We went to Blaine and spent much of Saturday with Scott, Angie, and our two little angel grandgirls, Bella & Kate! The weather was awesome, and so was the time spent with them.
We enjoyed the service at EB especially the message from Pastor Bob on "tying the knot" a sermon on marriage. Angie and I made a trip to Eastside co-op...Oh if I would have had more money and more time....I sure wish you guys still lived down the road, so we could see you more often. Although I admit it is really fun to go to the cities and explore all the wonderful places that Angie has discovered!
It never ceases to amaze me at how well my kids know me, and how thoughtful they are. They are such wonderful people, each one of them with their own unique gifts. I would feel so blessed just to know them. To be their Mom is such a priveledge.....I Thank God every day for each one of you...Scott, Angie, Shaun, Colie, Anna, Tim, Josh, Bella & Kate.
We enjoyed the service at EB especially the message from Pastor Bob on "tying the knot" a sermon on marriage. Angie and I made a trip to Eastside co-op...Oh if I would have had more money and more time....I sure wish you guys still lived down the road, so we could see you more often. Although I admit it is really fun to go to the cities and explore all the wonderful places that Angie has discovered!
It never ceases to amaze me at how well my kids know me, and how thoughtful they are. They are such wonderful people, each one of them with their own unique gifts. I would feel so blessed just to know them. To be their Mom is such a priveledge.....I Thank God every day for each one of you...Scott, Angie, Shaun, Colie, Anna, Tim, Josh, Bella & Kate.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Can it finally be Spring?
We took a little ride to town today, and I found some awesome, light weight-terracotta-looking planters. They were only 1.19 a piece. I purchased 7 of them. With Mr. Handsome's help they now adorn our deck railing. I planted spinach, sugar pea pods, raddishes, italian lettuce, and green leaf lettuce. How wonderful is it going to be in a month or so, to simply step out to the deck and pick our fresh salad for lunch? I usually put a pot or two of cherry tomatoes out there and herbs. This year I am out smarting the bunnies and growing the lettuce and spinach on the deck too.
The weather was perfect to work on these projects....now if the ground would just dry up a little so we can till the garden and get those onions and garlic in. They both should have been in already. I have carrots, beets, peas, as well as, yellow & green beans to get in too. So come on Sunshine and goodbye to frost and snow and cold weather.
view from deck of our flooded wet land...the dam is to the right of picture.
The weather was perfect to work on these projects....now if the ground would just dry up a little so we can till the garden and get those onions and garlic in. They both should have been in already. I have carrots, beets, peas, as well as, yellow & green beans to get in too. So come on Sunshine and goodbye to frost and snow and cold weather.
The lake is still here and full of ducks, loons and trumpeter swans
A new bunch of chives in a old pot....
Come on Spring/warmer weather....this ol' girl is just itching to get out to the garden and do some sowing and growing!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Hmmmmph!
Mama said there'd be days like this! I tried to keep a positive attitude, I tried to remember you can do almost anything for only an hour, I even did the "This to shall pass"....But NO!
I ended up having to give up all my after a sucky day at work, fun with friends, to come home and deal with the dog that got loose on AL's WATCH!
The dog is still running loose. If someone does not shoot him first, he will be begging to come in as soon as the rain / and / or snow start up. Maybe I will just make him sit out on the front step and shiver ....then will see who is the smart one.
Dog for Sale "cheap"
I ended up having to give up all my after a sucky day at work, fun with friends, to come home and deal with the dog that got loose on AL's WATCH!
The dog is still running loose. If someone does not shoot him first, he will be begging to come in as soon as the rain / and / or snow start up. Maybe I will just make him sit out on the front step and shiver ....then will see who is the smart one.
Dog for Sale "cheap"
Sunday, March 27, 2011
All's quiet on the Home front
It has been a very quiet weekend. God knows it was needed, after all the sadness and transition of this week. I planted some more seeds. I have to step it up a notch as Anna has a whole garden of growing plants in her window sill. I just have lots of just started seeds and 5 pots of basil....one is for Angie and one is for Anna who know what I will do with the others.
I took some time and went through the bill basket and the old statements...burned the uneccesary items and reorganized the rest. It makes me feel a little in control when I can organize my home and important items such as bills and statements.
I went to Cambridge on Saturday with Al and Anna and purchased a very cute, but expensive pair of glasses, that I will be sporting for the next 3 years! It is going to take me that long to pay them off and that is with saving 300$. I almost went with contacts, but I have dry eyes, bifocal, prone to sinus ailments and infections and am on breathing steroids...so not even sure that I would be a good canidate for them.
It is 7:20 and the sun is still up. This gives me hope. Next weekend is forecast to be in the 50's and the family is coming up for a get together before our second son, Shaun and gf, Coley, head off to parts unknown for at least 6 months. The sadness of Sonja's sudden passing this week, made me realize the importance of getting together with Loved ones more often too
make some memories...the kind we can hold on to when we hit the hard and sad times in our lives.
To my Family....I Love you, and Thank God, Almighty, that he has so Blessed me with each and everyone of you.
I took some time and went through the bill basket and the old statements...burned the uneccesary items and reorganized the rest. It makes me feel a little in control when I can organize my home and important items such as bills and statements.
I went to Cambridge on Saturday with Al and Anna and purchased a very cute, but expensive pair of glasses, that I will be sporting for the next 3 years! It is going to take me that long to pay them off and that is with saving 300$. I almost went with contacts, but I have dry eyes, bifocal, prone to sinus ailments and infections and am on breathing steroids...so not even sure that I would be a good canidate for them.
It is 7:20 and the sun is still up. This gives me hope. Next weekend is forecast to be in the 50's and the family is coming up for a get together before our second son, Shaun and gf, Coley, head off to parts unknown for at least 6 months. The sadness of Sonja's sudden passing this week, made me realize the importance of getting together with Loved ones more often too
make some memories...the kind we can hold on to when we hit the hard and sad times in our lives.
To my Family....I Love you, and Thank God, Almighty, that he has so Blessed me with each and everyone of you.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Not Spring break...Snow Day!!!
March 23, 2011 SnowDay!
Doesn't God have a sense of humor ?
Guess who packed up the sweaters and winter gear...yup, 4 days ago.
Then I woke up to snow day.
Works for me, I used the day to get some needed housework done
and some organizing and rearranging.
This is my new quiet space in our livingroom.
My new Ibanez guitar tucks perfectly in the awesome
table/desk that Tim & Anna designed and made.
I can't paint it till it gets warmer, so I covered it with a
golden-satin-material tapestry runner.
Isn't it a warm comferting space?
The chair faces the deck and sliding glass door, a great view of nature from here.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
I Need a Girl's Day & I Need it Now!
It has been 7 weeks since My Mom moved in with us and We became primary care givers. At the same time, My work changed to a new Semester. As Beautiful Bella would say, "I'm don't really love my new Schedule". My second job and all MY EXTRA spending money had to go the wayside for our new living arrangement. Am I frustrated today, YOU BETTCHA!
I am simply not used to having someone back in my life dictating my every move...even my meals "I don't eat chicken" ... There is no space left and all over the house are junk foods and items we simply don't buy....Oreo cookies, frosted cake donuts, white bread, corn dogs, monster coborn's cookies....okay you get the idea.
But today was the topper! I was hoping to steal away with Angie for awhile while Al soaked up the grandgirls love and My mom sped off with Wynne. My reprieve if you will. But, not her fault, Angie got sick. I hope she feels well soon cuz I miss her spunk! I have been fighting a bacteria sinus infection myself as of late and not on my best game.
So, between Al and Mom, needing new cell phones, and Walmart items, well the afternoon got spent, and I got worn out, with out much of my agenda accomplished.
There were Some bright spots though:
Got Kate & Bella time...hugs and Kisses,
Saw all Angie's Super Cute decorating and got some idea's for myself
Spent some time with My Oldest and very fun Son, Scott, even tried out his new mystery bike
Got not one, but TWO Super cute shirts at Unique.
With all that aside, Mr Handsome & his younger Twin owe this CHIC and the Sick Chick a Girls get away weekend in the VERY Near Future....Right Angie? can I get an AMEN?
Soon and Very Soon (end of March) we are going to have a girls weekend with a trip to the day spa, clinique make up spring bonus purchases, a ride on the light rail, Mesa Pizza at uptown w/ wine! and whatever else we want to do.!!!! Anna you are invited on this extravaganza too
I am simply not used to having someone back in my life dictating my every move...even my meals "I don't eat chicken" ... There is no space left and all over the house are junk foods and items we simply don't buy....Oreo cookies, frosted cake donuts, white bread, corn dogs, monster coborn's cookies....okay you get the idea.
But today was the topper! I was hoping to steal away with Angie for awhile while Al soaked up the grandgirls love and My mom sped off with Wynne. My reprieve if you will. But, not her fault, Angie got sick. I hope she feels well soon cuz I miss her spunk! I have been fighting a bacteria sinus infection myself as of late and not on my best game.
So, between Al and Mom, needing new cell phones, and Walmart items, well the afternoon got spent, and I got worn out, with out much of my agenda accomplished.
There were Some bright spots though:
Got Kate & Bella time...hugs and Kisses,
Saw all Angie's Super Cute decorating and got some idea's for myself
Spent some time with My Oldest and very fun Son, Scott, even tried out his new mystery bike
Got not one, but TWO Super cute shirts at Unique.
With all that aside, Mr Handsome & his younger Twin owe this CHIC and the Sick Chick a Girls get away weekend in the VERY Near Future....Right Angie? can I get an AMEN?
Soon and Very Soon (end of March) we are going to have a girls weekend with a trip to the day spa, clinique make up spring bonus purchases, a ride on the light rail, Mesa Pizza at uptown w/ wine! and whatever else we want to do.!!!! Anna you are invited on this extravaganza too
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Calgon Take Me Away....
It's been a nothing-short-of-crazy-week at my workplace lately. Co-workers out ill with no subs. That's okay, Super Sherri will do both jobs. My Supervisor is burried in IEP and other meetings and trainings. No problem, we have....you guessed it...."Super Sherri".
Seriously, I am averaging 9,000 - 12, 000 steps a day on my pedometer. I just hit the day running and don't look back. Good thing the new meds are working and my thyroid is finally in the correct range, helping keep fatique at bay.
I spoke with Angie and realized I am not the only lady that needs a "Girl's day" and soon! I enjoy having my Mom here with us. That does not make being a full-time caregiver any easier. I enjoy not working the second job all the time, but miss the extra money. Also, now I have to work weekends to get my time in with the one person I still work with in my support staff position.
We are almost to March so spring is got to be soon, right?
Sherri
Seriously, I am averaging 9,000 - 12, 000 steps a day on my pedometer. I just hit the day running and don't look back. Good thing the new meds are working and my thyroid is finally in the correct range, helping keep fatique at bay.
I spoke with Angie and realized I am not the only lady that needs a "Girl's day" and soon! I enjoy having my Mom here with us. That does not make being a full-time caregiver any easier. I enjoy not working the second job all the time, but miss the extra money. Also, now I have to work weekends to get my time in with the one person I still work with in my support staff position.
We are almost to March so spring is got to be soon, right?
Sherri
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Come on Spring!
This Chick has some serious spring fever going....In 4 more weeks I am going to turn my basement into a mini green house with shelfs full of germinating seeds and grow lights.
I am so eager to visit my garden, play in the potting shed, and yes, crazy as this sounds...to mow the lawn, all of it, which is about 3 of 8 acres!
I miss the warm breezes of fresh air wafting in the windows and the sweet sounds of the birds on early summer mornings. I plan on spending even more time outside this year and I'm so excited to try out camping...maybe a different state park every weekend?
The school year is half over, the days are getting longer and brighter again....and I am feeling the need to get my seeds and potting soil and get busy...I think I am going to go totally over board this year and maybe do some farmer market sales.
I am so eager to visit my garden, play in the potting shed, and yes, crazy as this sounds...to mow the lawn, all of it, which is about 3 of 8 acres!
I miss the warm breezes of fresh air wafting in the windows and the sweet sounds of the birds on early summer mornings. I plan on spending even more time outside this year and I'm so excited to try out camping...maybe a different state park every weekend?
The school year is half over, the days are getting longer and brighter again....and I am feeling the need to get my seeds and potting soil and get busy...I think I am going to go totally over board this year and maybe do some farmer market sales.
Friday, February 4, 2011
R&R
Went to the Doctor today to have thyroid recheck, and blood pressure check, found out I am still running a temp of 100. That was what it was last time 2 months ago? I still have some kind of infection, so I started z-pac(zithromiacin) good stuff, but got a major cleaning of the pipes from it, if you know what I mean.
So, the old gal is going to just do some R&R for the rest of the day and hopefully things will settle down some by tomorrow. On a brighter note the sun is shining and the weather is warming up. Come on Spring!
So, the old gal is going to just do some R&R for the rest of the day and hopefully things will settle down some by tomorrow. On a brighter note the sun is shining and the weather is warming up. Come on Spring!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
It was my Lucky Saturday!
Today, Scott & Angie, and those two adorable grandgirls of ours, and Anna (with puppies, Berta and Ernie) all came to visit. We had so much fun. It was just great to be together. My Mom, who is rehabing here with us, really needed the lift that today's visit gave her.
I also got a surprise check in the mail. The check was only 12.60$ but it was for selling two more hats at "Made in Mora" a place where local artist can sell their wares, and they get a percent for selling it for you.
Awesome....I am an artist.
Sherri
I also got a surprise check in the mail. The check was only 12.60$ but it was for selling two more hats at "Made in Mora" a place where local artist can sell their wares, and they get a percent for selling it for you.
Awesome....I am an artist.
Sherri
Sunday, January 16, 2011
OH My, How Fancy!
Saturday, Janurary 15th, 2011, We had Our First Ever Fancy Nancy- Grandma & Grandpa ice cream party. It was really Fancy, We had purple feather Boa's, Glittery tiara's, and shiny bead necklaces! We even had fancy ice cream from Cold Stone. Miss Bella went with blue cotton candy ice cream with sprinkles and gooey gummy bears. Miss Kate chose the chocolate with sprinkles and twix.....hmmmm good. Grandpa had chocolate devotion and Grandma indulged in coffee lovers delight. (Mom) Angie, went with cheesecake with banans and strawberries, While (Dad) Scott had ? I think it was cookies and cream.
It's okay to have all that ice cream when you go to the YMCA for two hours and do the virtual treadmill walking in Chicago and swim or hot tub too
Sometimes, like today, on my way back home to Mora, I wish we lived closer to Scott & Angie and the Grandgirls. But I also can't ever imagine living in a city or subburb again. Yes, We live in bum egypt. But it works for us. I guess we are lucky that it is only a little over an hr. drive to their house and not a whole nother state or counrty......
It's okay to have all that ice cream when you go to the YMCA for two hours and do the virtual treadmill walking in Chicago and swim or hot tub too
Sometimes, like today, on my way back home to Mora, I wish we lived closer to Scott & Angie and the Grandgirls. But I also can't ever imagine living in a city or subburb again. Yes, We live in bum egypt. But it works for us. I guess we are lucky that it is only a little over an hr. drive to their house and not a whole nother state or counrty......
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Hola from Martha with Love
Dear Sponsor.
I greet you with much love, hoping that you are in good health.
My family and friends call me Martha. When I grow up, I would like to be a college graduate. My family and I live in a house made of sheet metal walls and roof. We drink potable water. We usally eat beans, rice, fish, eggs, and corn tortillas. My favorite food is chicken. The school is one hour away. The health post is 2 hours away. The geographical area is sloped and the weather is hot. I would like to hear from you through letters and photographs.
With much love, MARTHA
Until the next time.
Isn't that the sweetest letter ever, I am so excited to be embarking on this journey. God has so blessed us and it takes so little to help a whole family in this way. She is so far away and in such a different culture and yet we are all children of the same heavenly father, making us truely sisters in Christ.
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