Thank you Martin Luther King, Jr. for providing me with a three day weekend! I have very few papers to grade so I should get to relax a little. Tomorrow will be busy: another funeral to attend at 11:00 and TAMUK Men's basketball at 3:00. Cleaning, bedding change, grocery shopping to fit in there somewhere! I think I can, I think I can...
Jacob's wisdom teeth extractions went as well as something like that can go. He seems to be healing nicely...still not thrilled with trying to eat regular food, but sneaking some in. He's having a hard time taking his antibiotic since it is the only thing still to take. Other than being a bit cranky, he's back to his normal self.
I plan on finishing the 2010 slideshow on Monday. The song is picked out (I think) and I have October-December pictures to scrapbook and then putting it all together. I think I can, I think I can...
I've loved the wonderful cool weather this week. At least it felt like January for a week. I think we're heading back to the 70's for next week. But it was sure fun bundling up for this week:) I've got cornbread cooking in the oven and beef stew in the crock pot. Yum.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A Heavy Heart
It is with a heavy heart that I sit at my computer tonight. Bad news abounds. Stress builds. What a way to start a new year. One of my second grade student's father passed away yesterday morning after a lengthy illness. My little Raymond has been so brave and matter of fact. His dad was a fine man, and a faithful, devout Christian. They were honest with Little Raymond - he's known since Thanksgiving that his daddy wasn't going to get well. Brave through it all. My heart breaks for him - so little to lose your daddy.
Another fine Christian lady in our congregation is close to death. The family has gathered. She's lived almost 88 years.
Allan's great-aunt Elsie went to be with Jesus today. He's honored to participate in her funeral service. Another fine, faithful Christian woman. So many loved ones gathered into Jesus' arms.
Stress abounds: dealing with and talking to the students about their classmate's father's passing; watching someone you care about struggle to breathe and communicate; wondering how to get to a funeral 8 hours away and back all in one day? Plus, Jacob has surgery to remove his wisdom teeth on Friday...sigh. Pray continually, take things one moment at a time, pray continually...
Another fine Christian lady in our congregation is close to death. The family has gathered. She's lived almost 88 years.
Allan's great-aunt Elsie went to be with Jesus today. He's honored to participate in her funeral service. Another fine, faithful Christian woman. So many loved ones gathered into Jesus' arms.
Stress abounds: dealing with and talking to the students about their classmate's father's passing; watching someone you care about struggle to breathe and communicate; wondering how to get to a funeral 8 hours away and back all in one day? Plus, Jacob has surgery to remove his wisdom teeth on Friday...sigh. Pray continually, take things one moment at a time, pray continually...
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011
If God is for us, [and He is], who can be against us? Romans 8:31
A new year - 2011. How time flies. We heard a wonderful sermon last night about Romans 8. What a wonderful and comforting piece of scripture. I had a smooth and blessed 2010. There's no guarantee that 2011 will be the same. Many people have faced countless struggles in the past year. How easy it is to feel like everyone is against us. And then God speaks to us through his word. No one can pry us out of His hands. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" As I approach a new year, I pray I will always keep these words close to my heart.
To blog or not to blog. Am I feeling bloggy in this new year? I don't know. There are so many cyber related things that suck up my time. How high a priority do I want to put those things? Blog, classroom blog, school web page, Facebook (!), e-mail, etc. etc. etc. There are, after all, real life, flesh and blood things going on that need my attention. I am a terrible manager and prioritizer of my time. I do feel like trying to blog again this year. But I have a wonderful husband to spend time with; a terrific son to interact with each day; a delightful daughter and her family a mere hour away...I must grasp each and every moment possible with the people that mean the most to me. And my job - talk about poor time management - I have very little spare time at work and I don't always utilize every bit of it...leaves me a bit frantic at moments. Must do better so that I have less to carry home with me. So, I guess I will try to blog. It will be low on my newly formed priority list.
So, if I have any readers left out there, drop me a note and let me know you're there. See you soon!
A new year - 2011. How time flies. We heard a wonderful sermon last night about Romans 8. What a wonderful and comforting piece of scripture. I had a smooth and blessed 2010. There's no guarantee that 2011 will be the same. Many people have faced countless struggles in the past year. How easy it is to feel like everyone is against us. And then God speaks to us through his word. No one can pry us out of His hands. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" As I approach a new year, I pray I will always keep these words close to my heart.
To blog or not to blog. Am I feeling bloggy in this new year? I don't know. There are so many cyber related things that suck up my time. How high a priority do I want to put those things? Blog, classroom blog, school web page, Facebook (!), e-mail, etc. etc. etc. There are, after all, real life, flesh and blood things going on that need my attention. I am a terrible manager and prioritizer of my time. I do feel like trying to blog again this year. But I have a wonderful husband to spend time with; a terrific son to interact with each day; a delightful daughter and her family a mere hour away...I must grasp each and every moment possible with the people that mean the most to me. And my job - talk about poor time management - I have very little spare time at work and I don't always utilize every bit of it...leaves me a bit frantic at moments. Must do better so that I have less to carry home with me. So, I guess I will try to blog. It will be low on my newly formed priority list.
So, if I have any readers left out there, drop me a note and let me know you're there. See you soon!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Spring Break Part 2
Thursday is drawing to an end...my week almost complete. It has been a wonderful week, and frankly, even though there are only 10 weeks left, am not ready to go back to school. Totally in summer mode. Not a good sign.
I had a great St. Patty's day yesterday. Look here for a short history of St. Patrick. I ran some errands, cooked dessert and soup for church last night. I got in a short time to soak up some vitamin D, and finished this book:
"Blood Game" by Iris Johansen. I always enjoy her Eve Duncan books and this was no exception. It has been quite a while since I read the last one and this refers back to that book quite a bit. As always the story centers around Eve, Joe, Jane and their search for Eve's daughter's body. This book has a big paranormal...ghost...element to it. Also a character named Seth Caleb that seems familiar...must have shown up in another of her books...she likes to do that. It was a really good read, even if it did take me like 3 weeks to read it. Next up...Open Season by C. J. Box.
Finished off the day with a terrific soup dinner at church followed by another awesome Lenten service led by my favorite pastor. Voter's Meeting followed that. Seeing as how I am not a voter, several members thought that we should have our own voters meeting at the parsonage, which we did. Us girls had a great time with their kids, with Allan joining us after the meeting adjourned . A fun end to the day.
Today was a great day. I cleaned the kitchen...top to bottom...mopped the last of the floors. Then the three of us had lunch at Chili's. Then Allan and I went to Wally world and bought this. All I can say is WOW - do I ever love this vacuum! CanNOT believe what a great job it did. And EASY to push. love love LOVE it.
Short little cat nap, followed by the most amazing brats grilled outside by the most amazing grill-master (Allan of course) Served with Sour Kraut, potato salad, rye bread and pickles. Yummy. Then college basketball. Couldn't be better -unless my bracket wasn't already looking so bad:(
I had a great St. Patty's day yesterday. Look here for a short history of St. Patrick. I ran some errands, cooked dessert and soup for church last night. I got in a short time to soak up some vitamin D, and finished this book:
"Blood Game" by Iris Johansen. I always enjoy her Eve Duncan books and this was no exception. It has been quite a while since I read the last one and this refers back to that book quite a bit. As always the story centers around Eve, Joe, Jane and their search for Eve's daughter's body. This book has a big paranormal...ghost...element to it. Also a character named Seth Caleb that seems familiar...must have shown up in another of her books...she likes to do that. It was a really good read, even if it did take me like 3 weeks to read it. Next up...Open Season by C. J. Box.Finished off the day with a terrific soup dinner at church followed by another awesome Lenten service led by my favorite pastor. Voter's Meeting followed that. Seeing as how I am not a voter, several members thought that we should have our own voters meeting at the parsonage, which we did. Us girls had a great time with their kids, with Allan joining us after the meeting adjourned . A fun end to the day.
Today was a great day. I cleaned the kitchen...top to bottom...mopped the last of the floors. Then the three of us had lunch at Chili's. Then Allan and I went to Wally world and bought this. All I can say is WOW - do I ever love this vacuum! CanNOT believe what a great job it did. And EASY to push. love love LOVE it.
Short little cat nap, followed by the most amazing brats grilled outside by the most amazing grill-master (Allan of course) Served with Sour Kraut, potato salad, rye bread and pickles. Yummy. Then college basketball. Couldn't be better -unless my bracket wasn't already looking so bad:(
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Spring Break Part 1
Boy do I love Spring Break. It's so nice to have time at home to do whatever...to NOT think about school or work. As day 2 is coming to an end, I have to say it's been wonderful.
First, spring cleaning chores completed: I have washed bedding and curtains in both our bedroom and Jacob's. I have cleaned both bathrooms, and hung a new and unmoldy shower curtain liner in Jacob's shower. Still need a new shower caddie - maybe tomorrow. I have dusted almost all the rooms, and cleaned windows in our bedroom and bathroom.
I have tanned once, exercised twice and almost finished reading a book I started weeks ago. We watched some excellent television, most notably episode one of "The Pacific." I thought this was excellent although Allan and Jacob didn't think it was as good as "Band of Brothers." Big Bang Theory was a repeat last night, but an excellent one with Wil Wheaton (which we know from a Family Guy episode - lol)
My most wonderful husband, who thinks he must keep me entertained even though it is his busiest time of year at work, has taken me to two - yes two - movies.
First, spring cleaning chores completed: I have washed bedding and curtains in both our bedroom and Jacob's. I have cleaned both bathrooms, and hung a new and unmoldy shower curtain liner in Jacob's shower. Still need a new shower caddie - maybe tomorrow. I have dusted almost all the rooms, and cleaned windows in our bedroom and bathroom.
I have tanned once, exercised twice and almost finished reading a book I started weeks ago. We watched some excellent television, most notably episode one of "The Pacific." I thought this was excellent although Allan and Jacob didn't think it was as good as "Band of Brothers." Big Bang Theory was a repeat last night, but an excellent one with Wil Wheaton (which we know from a Family Guy episode - lol)
My most wonderful husband, who thinks he must keep me entertained even though it is his busiest time of year at work, has taken me to two - yes two - movies.
First,
Cop Out. Saw this yesterday. It was pretty entertaining. Bruce Willis can play this part with his eyes closed. There was lots of effing language, but oddly not in an offensive way. Several really funny scenes. It didn't always flow quite right, but was worth the viewing. There's a new Hispanic actress we haven't seen before that looks a lot like Selma Hayek. She was fun to watch. Sean William Scott was hilarious as always. Plus I think I saw Kelly Ripa's hubby in one scene.
Next,
She's out of My League. We saw this this afternoon. Actually was pleasantly surprised. Pretty funny. Jacob saw it Friday and thought it was hilarious, which usually means I won't like it because it will probably be disgusting. lol. I was expecting lots more crude humor and was pleasantly surprised. Allan says it is a total fantasy - that girl would NEVER be interested in that guy. She is gorgeous - like a younger Reece Witherspoon. And even though the guy looks like a young Tom Hanks in the poster, he looks nothing like him in the movie. All in all, likable group of actors and fairly amusing.
FYI - 1 minute is too long to heat a tablespoon of butter in the microwave to melt it without exploding it all over the microwave. sigh.
Cop Out. Saw this yesterday. It was pretty entertaining. Bruce Willis can play this part with his eyes closed. There was lots of effing language, but oddly not in an offensive way. Several really funny scenes. It didn't always flow quite right, but was worth the viewing. There's a new Hispanic actress we haven't seen before that looks a lot like Selma Hayek. She was fun to watch. Sean William Scott was hilarious as always. Plus I think I saw Kelly Ripa's hubby in one scene.Next,
She's out of My League. We saw this this afternoon. Actually was pleasantly surprised. Pretty funny. Jacob saw it Friday and thought it was hilarious, which usually means I won't like it because it will probably be disgusting. lol. I was expecting lots more crude humor and was pleasantly surprised. Allan says it is a total fantasy - that girl would NEVER be interested in that guy. She is gorgeous - like a younger Reece Witherspoon. And even though the guy looks like a young Tom Hanks in the poster, he looks nothing like him in the movie. All in all, likable group of actors and fairly amusing.FYI - 1 minute is too long to heat a tablespoon of butter in the microwave to melt it without exploding it all over the microwave. sigh.
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