Ashley and her classmates at the Voice of Democracy contest. Anna took first place and Ashley took 2nd for the whole county!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Voice of Democracy contest
Ashley and her classmates at the Voice of Democracy contest. Anna took first place and Ashley took 2nd for the whole county!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Such a tough week
It has been a very difficult week. Starting with church on Sunday. I went because Ashley was going to be singing a song that she wrote. But it was just so hard to have Linda F. sitting in the chair right in front of me. Yes, I admit, I did give her a look that shot arrows through her torso and heart when she looked at me. Might not be so nice of me, but trust me, that lady behaves like a whore in church and she best leave my daughter alone. using Ashley to get to Pat just makes me.......well.....the English temper does fly................
Then mom and dad came over and that was nice...settled me down a bit.
Monday started a week from hell at work. Meetings with the commissioners, an investigation, the union, oh man. It has been awful. I am not allowed to talk about any of it to anyone..(I do talk to my co-worker since she is also involved). But if it continues, my life on the job will be worse than it is now. So stomach in knots all week, lots of tantrums from the boss and lies, meetings with the upper ups, worries about my job and Annes..............
And dealing with the disasters that upset a small town. Deaths of people who have been here forever. Reports of those we love who have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. Accidents that have claimed the lives of those who we love. Shock. Lack of Understanding. Why so much heartache in so little time? in a months time we have lost not just the old people but so many young ones. So many. And then the divorces and affairs.
So this week I have had some pretty stressful times, where I just have to take a deep breath and remember God is in control, but he won't always control. He will allow disasters and consequenses of our choices. But he is still IN control. He allows as he sees fit. He allows because He sees the bigger picture. So I just hold on for the ride and take a deep breath. Ok, sometimes I do have a screaming tantrum..........But God is good. He might be covering his ears................but he is faithful.
Then mom and dad came over and that was nice...settled me down a bit.
Monday started a week from hell at work. Meetings with the commissioners, an investigation, the union, oh man. It has been awful. I am not allowed to talk about any of it to anyone..(I do talk to my co-worker since she is also involved). But if it continues, my life on the job will be worse than it is now. So stomach in knots all week, lots of tantrums from the boss and lies, meetings with the upper ups, worries about my job and Annes..............
And dealing with the disasters that upset a small town. Deaths of people who have been here forever. Reports of those we love who have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. Accidents that have claimed the lives of those who we love. Shock. Lack of Understanding. Why so much heartache in so little time? in a months time we have lost not just the old people but so many young ones. So many. And then the divorces and affairs.
So this week I have had some pretty stressful times, where I just have to take a deep breath and remember God is in control, but he won't always control. He will allow disasters and consequenses of our choices. But he is still IN control. He allows as he sees fit. He allows because He sees the bigger picture. So I just hold on for the ride and take a deep breath. Ok, sometimes I do have a screaming tantrum..........But God is good. He might be covering his ears................but he is faithful.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Beautiful
Today was a pretty relaxing day at work although I was a wee bit discouraged about something a friend told me last night. So I went to work with a heavy heart. Kind of sad throughout the day with little bits of more bad news. Had lunch with that friend and it was nice.
At about 4:00 pm 3 little girls arrived in my office and asked if they could plug in their cd player and play the music.......in the window. They asked me to open the window and put the cd player in the window and play the music loud so they could dance outside in the snow. So I did. The window was frozen shut so I borrowed a pair of gloves from one of the little girls and we proceeded to bang on the window until it became un-stuck. And the girls ran outside and danced and danced. And it was beautiful. And it brought such Christmas joy to my heart.
At about 4:00 pm 3 little girls arrived in my office and asked if they could plug in their cd player and play the music.......in the window. They asked me to open the window and put the cd player in the window and play the music loud so they could dance outside in the snow. So I did. The window was frozen shut so I borrowed a pair of gloves from one of the little girls and we proceeded to bang on the window until it became un-stuck. And the girls ran outside and danced and danced. And it was beautiful. And it brought such Christmas joy to my heart.
Monday, December 15, 2008
I have a tree!!!
A Most Perfect and Beautiful Two Days
Yesterday Justin got a licence to be a pastor. It was a beautiful ceremony. I am very proud of Justin! He still has much studying to do, but he will do it! Then he gave the sermon and told about his life and how God called him to be a pastor when he was 13. It was an awsome day!
He and Davi drove the night before 7.5 hours from Spokane to Enterprise after having been at Disneyland for a week. So they were tired. Davi has that "GLOW" that pregnant women get!! And she is starting to get a little pooch.......mind you...a very tiny pooch. But she is very proud of it nonetheless! My goodness, I am not even pregnant and I have a bigger pooch than she does! Wonder how she will feel about it in 7 months...........hope she likes it cause I want at least 18 grandchildren.Tonight I went to have tacos with Johnny T and a lady came up to me and said I look just like Julie Christie. Of course I have no idea who that is, so I googled photos and thought "So THAT"S what I would look like if I dropped 50 lbs. and put on a bikini!"Then I got home and what did I find but the most perfect beautiful Christmas tree on the porch! I thought I would not get to have a tree this year. But there it was and I have my ex-hubby to thank for it! I am so happy! I danced all over the house and texted all my friends to tell them I have a tree! Now...what do I do with it? I think I am suppose to add water. Where is the hose?
So what was turning into a sad and ba-hum bug (NO ONE tell Nick Bently this) holiday, has turned to a beautiful weekend of Christmas miracles and joy!
Yesterday Justin got a licence to be a pastor. It was a beautiful ceremony. I am very proud of Justin! He still has much studying to do, but he will do it! Then he gave the sermon and told about his life and how God called him to be a pastor when he was 13. It was an awsome day!
He and Davi drove the night before 7.5 hours from Spokane to Enterprise after having been at Disneyland for a week. So they were tired. Davi has that "GLOW" that pregnant women get!! And she is starting to get a little pooch.......mind you...a very tiny pooch. But she is very proud of it nonetheless! My goodness, I am not even pregnant and I have a bigger pooch than she does! Wonder how she will feel about it in 7 months...........hope she likes it cause I want at least 18 grandchildren.Tonight I went to have tacos with Johnny T and a lady came up to me and said I look just like Julie Christie. Of course I have no idea who that is, so I googled photos and thought "So THAT"S what I would look like if I dropped 50 lbs. and put on a bikini!"Then I got home and what did I find but the most perfect beautiful Christmas tree on the porch! I thought I would not get to have a tree this year. But there it was and I have my ex-hubby to thank for it! I am so happy! I danced all over the house and texted all my friends to tell them I have a tree! Now...what do I do with it? I think I am suppose to add water. Where is the hose?
So what was turning into a sad and ba-hum bug (NO ONE tell Nick Bently this) holiday, has turned to a beautiful weekend of Christmas miracles and joy!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
A Perfectly Beautiful Day
Today Justin got a licence to be a pastor. It was a beautiful ceremony. I am very proud of Justin! he still has much studying to do, but he will do it! then he gave the sermon and told about his life and how God called him to be a pastor when he was 13. It was an awsome day! He and Davi drove the night before 7.5 hours from Spokane to Enterprise after having been at Disneyland for a week. So they were tired. Davi has that "GLOW" that pregnant women get!! And she is starting to get a little pooch.......mind you...a very tiny pooch. But she is very proud of it nonetheless!
And the best part was that the girl trying to get my ex husband wasn't there so that made the day even better!!!
Pat offered to get me a Christmas tree. he is suppose to pick Ashley up in a few minutes so we will see if he got one or not! Otherwise...no Christmas tree in this house.
And the best part was that the girl trying to get my ex husband wasn't there so that made the day even better!!!
Pat offered to get me a Christmas tree. he is suppose to pick Ashley up in a few minutes so we will see if he got one or not! Otherwise...no Christmas tree in this house.
I have to do it once a year!
Drive through a total whiteout to go shopping! It seems to happen every year and I end up thinking, "What was I thinking?!". Of course when I start out I always think, "no problem". Oh well. Wallowa County has been covered in white for a few days. Although it is beautiful, it is much more beautiful looking at it from the inside of the house, wrapped in a cozy blanket, drinking a nice hot cup of cocoa, and reading a good book!
Well, this white-out wasn't so bad because I knew the road. I don't like the white-outs I have driven through coming home from Walla Walla or Lewiston. But Ashley and I survived and we are home and now her Christmas shopping is complete!
Today Ashley is going to get a Christmas tree with her dad. But that isn't the most exciting news of the day! Yes, the most exciting news is that I will be going to church here pretty quick to watch a special dedication for Justin. He has been studying to be a pastor and has gotten far enough along in his studies that he can now marry and bury and I don't know what all. So the church is giving him a certificate and who knows what all. I will write more later on what happens! Oh how wonderful to have three kids that love God with all their hearts!!
Well, this white-out wasn't so bad because I knew the road. I don't like the white-outs I have driven through coming home from Walla Walla or Lewiston. But Ashley and I survived and we are home and now her Christmas shopping is complete!
Today Ashley is going to get a Christmas tree with her dad. But that isn't the most exciting news of the day! Yes, the most exciting news is that I will be going to church here pretty quick to watch a special dedication for Justin. He has been studying to be a pastor and has gotten far enough along in his studies that he can now marry and bury and I don't know what all. So the church is giving him a certificate and who knows what all. I will write more later on what happens! Oh how wonderful to have three kids that love God with all their hearts!!
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