Friday, May 28, 2010
Almost to the end
Well, we have only 1 1/2 days left here with Tim, Lorna and their boys. It has been a great time and we have seen a lot of different things. This has been a wonderful trip and Dean finally knows this Granma and Granpa. I'll have to get a webcam so I can talk to him so he doesn't forget us. Little Noah is a cutey and loves to smile. I'll post pictures once I get home. Get ready AZ kids we're on our way back. Oh and keep the dry heat there for me, I'm tired of the humidity.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Things can always be worse!
Well, we're down to just over 4 days until we get to got o NY and see Tim and family. I can hardly wait.....I hope I can get everything finished by Thursday night.
We went to Rae and Mark's for yesterday and had a ball! Grant and Cami are growing like weeds and are so fun. We went to great place for breakfast and had the hugest and best pancakes I've had for a long time. Then drove around Bisbee to see some of the old places and ended at the farmer's market there. Boy you can sure see the hippyville influence there. All these old guys dress and acting like they did in the 70's. It was weird. But the Maroney family came home with a new puppy. It is really cute, kinda reminds me of our kids dog Peanut. Same kind of black and white markings, but a body like a bassett hound. I think they will name her Marley.
Rusty is doing well and getting into the swing of our house. I know it's hard for him because Dad and I are so weird. We kinda run on our own schedules, we eat weird because I do Jenny and Dad scrounges and cooks what he wants and coming and going can be really confusiong. And Rusty is so good about watching what I want on TV. He doesn't even complain about all the oldies I watch. Thanks Rusty you are a good son!
Macki is doing good too. It will be easier on both her and Rusty once she is out of the house. She can then move on and do the things that will help her cope.
One of our dear friends son's died on Friday night. Chad Merrill. He is the same age as Tim and has been fighting demons for so long that it is hard to remember when it started. I couldn't help but wonder what happened in his head those last hours. Was life so hard for him that he couldn't carry on, was the addiction more than he could overcome even though he had been locked up for so long, did Satan know that he could move Chad to brink no matter what? My heart aches for Connie and her family. It will be a difficult change for them. I hope that now he is released from his mortal body that he can overcome and progess and rise to his potential. Our love and prayers go out to Connie and her kids.
So, see things could be worse. We could not have our complete family here on earth with us. We can cope and get through anything together. I hope all of my kids know that I love them and am proud of them. I know that they can conquer anything with the love of each other and the help of the Lord. We are so blessed!
We went to Rae and Mark's for yesterday and had a ball! Grant and Cami are growing like weeds and are so fun. We went to great place for breakfast and had the hugest and best pancakes I've had for a long time. Then drove around Bisbee to see some of the old places and ended at the farmer's market there. Boy you can sure see the hippyville influence there. All these old guys dress and acting like they did in the 70's. It was weird. But the Maroney family came home with a new puppy. It is really cute, kinda reminds me of our kids dog Peanut. Same kind of black and white markings, but a body like a bassett hound. I think they will name her Marley.
Rusty is doing well and getting into the swing of our house. I know it's hard for him because Dad and I are so weird. We kinda run on our own schedules, we eat weird because I do Jenny and Dad scrounges and cooks what he wants and coming and going can be really confusiong. And Rusty is so good about watching what I want on TV. He doesn't even complain about all the oldies I watch. Thanks Rusty you are a good son!
Macki is doing good too. It will be easier on both her and Rusty once she is out of the house. She can then move on and do the things that will help her cope.
One of our dear friends son's died on Friday night. Chad Merrill. He is the same age as Tim and has been fighting demons for so long that it is hard to remember when it started. I couldn't help but wonder what happened in his head those last hours. Was life so hard for him that he couldn't carry on, was the addiction more than he could overcome even though he had been locked up for so long, did Satan know that he could move Chad to brink no matter what? My heart aches for Connie and her family. It will be a difficult change for them. I hope that now he is released from his mortal body that he can overcome and progess and rise to his potential. Our love and prayers go out to Connie and her kids.
So, see things could be worse. We could not have our complete family here on earth with us. We can cope and get through anything together. I hope all of my kids know that I love them and am proud of them. I know that they can conquer anything with the love of each other and the help of the Lord. We are so blessed!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Lots to be thankful for! :o)
Wow! Here we are in May already. Before you know it it will be Christmas again. ARGH - where does the time go.
I'm getting pretty good at staying to all 3 hours of church. I love Sunday School, Brother Anderson is the best teacher. I always feel like I'm learning something from him. It has been a long time since I have loved SS. The testimonies were wonderful today, as they always are. There is no particular message that anyone had, but it sure makes you happy for your own testimony and the things you are thankful for. I can't imagine a world without the gospel or family. I love the feeling of comfort that comes from the Lord. He is always there and knows our needs. I have a good friend who never had children and now she takes care of her mom, but who will love and take care of her when she is at that stage in her life. Kids are wonderful and bring a lot of joy into my life. I love to hear of their successes and feel very sad when they are fighting the challenges of life. I miss my older grandkids. It is really strange to know they are not just up the street. It sounds like they are doing really good, but still miss them.
We are down to 18 1/2 days until we leave for New York. I told Tim he has to be sure that Dean knows that I'm gma and that I'll spoil him while I'm out there. I can't wait to get reacquainted with him and to meet the new Noah. And oh to see Lorna! It has been forever since we saw her and it will be a wonderful time together. I hope it warms us and stays warm so I don't freeze - I'm not sure I can pack enough if it stays so weird weathered.
Remember all your blessings and the challenges will be ok. Depend on the Lord to direct you in all your decisions and know that he knows your challenges too. I'm so glad to have everyone I know in my life. Thank you for loving and caring.
I'm getting pretty good at staying to all 3 hours of church. I love Sunday School, Brother Anderson is the best teacher. I always feel like I'm learning something from him. It has been a long time since I have loved SS. The testimonies were wonderful today, as they always are. There is no particular message that anyone had, but it sure makes you happy for your own testimony and the things you are thankful for. I can't imagine a world without the gospel or family. I love the feeling of comfort that comes from the Lord. He is always there and knows our needs. I have a good friend who never had children and now she takes care of her mom, but who will love and take care of her when she is at that stage in her life. Kids are wonderful and bring a lot of joy into my life. I love to hear of their successes and feel very sad when they are fighting the challenges of life. I miss my older grandkids. It is really strange to know they are not just up the street. It sounds like they are doing really good, but still miss them.
We are down to 18 1/2 days until we leave for New York. I told Tim he has to be sure that Dean knows that I'm gma and that I'll spoil him while I'm out there. I can't wait to get reacquainted with him and to meet the new Noah. And oh to see Lorna! It has been forever since we saw her and it will be a wonderful time together. I hope it warms us and stays warm so I don't freeze - I'm not sure I can pack enough if it stays so weird weathered.
Remember all your blessings and the challenges will be ok. Depend on the Lord to direct you in all your decisions and know that he knows your challenges too. I'm so glad to have everyone I know in my life. Thank you for loving and caring.
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