As the parent of teens, the following link made me cry - thinking about all the pain and suffering experienced by those who lose a child. Hopefully people everywhere can grow and learn from one of those painful tragedies.
Go to the following site for Jill's story.
www.journeysafe.com/Presentation
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
MLK Day and changes in plans
This weekend, Christy had a BB tournament in Sturgis, SD. The first game was at 8:00 and required leaving at 6:40 am. Really didn't matter much, because though our girls were there, they didn't quite show up. WOW, what a one sided game:-(
Well, the later game went much better, but the girls lost in a heart-breaker by 3 points. They played their hearts out against a large and aggressive team. The lead shifted several times throughout the game. What an exciting time! We had a blast.
Big news here is SNOW AND COLD. After having 50 and 60 degree weather for the first part of January, winter decided to show up. We got 4-6 inches of snow and sub zero temps for the past 2 days.
I took Monday (MLK Day) off since Reva and Christy would be home. We were awakened on Monday morning by a phone call from one of Reva's birth moms. Her water had broken - and Reva ended up working most of the day.
Christy had Hannah Q. spend the night on Sunday night. She and Hannah planned to catch National Treasure 2 on Monday - matinee. Reva and I planned to catch "The Bucket List" at the same time in the same complex at a different screen. Well, the girls saw NT 2, but TBL is for a future date for Reva and me.
Well, the later game went much better, but the girls lost in a heart-breaker by 3 points. They played their hearts out against a large and aggressive team. The lead shifted several times throughout the game. What an exciting time! We had a blast.
Big news here is SNOW AND COLD. After having 50 and 60 degree weather for the first part of January, winter decided to show up. We got 4-6 inches of snow and sub zero temps for the past 2 days.
I took Monday (MLK Day) off since Reva and Christy would be home. We were awakened on Monday morning by a phone call from one of Reva's birth moms. Her water had broken - and Reva ended up working most of the day.
Christy had Hannah Q. spend the night on Sunday night. She and Hannah planned to catch National Treasure 2 on Monday - matinee. Reva and I planned to catch "The Bucket List" at the same time in the same complex at a different screen. Well, the girls saw NT 2, but TBL is for a future date for Reva and me.
Friday, January 11, 2008
How's it Going
Here we are, 11 days into the New Year. How's everything going with those resolutions?
Around here, they're going alright. I love working out at the YMCA, but hate the first part of each new year. A lot of people come in - making a good start on their resolutions. Usually, the crowds taper off as the year progresses.
I find it interesting that other people are a lot like me. Sometimes, the only consistent element in my life is inconsistency:-) Oh, not in the area of working out and staying active, (I love getting into the pool, workout center, on my bike or out on a hike). That stuff comes easily and naturally. But as to weight management and some other "disciplines," my consistent inconsistency brings consistent consternation:-) It's also rather remarkable how easily I can recognize OTHER people's inconsistencies - while remaining tolerant - or blind - to my own.
Anyone else find yourself in the same predicament?
God's been getting my attention lately - and not all of it has been pleasant. However, all of it has been right on and necessary for my personal growth.
I'd love to hear what He's doing in other lives too!
Around here, they're going alright. I love working out at the YMCA, but hate the first part of each new year. A lot of people come in - making a good start on their resolutions. Usually, the crowds taper off as the year progresses.
I find it interesting that other people are a lot like me. Sometimes, the only consistent element in my life is inconsistency:-) Oh, not in the area of working out and staying active, (I love getting into the pool, workout center, on my bike or out on a hike). That stuff comes easily and naturally. But as to weight management and some other "disciplines," my consistent inconsistency brings consistent consternation:-) It's also rather remarkable how easily I can recognize OTHER people's inconsistencies - while remaining tolerant - or blind - to my own.
Anyone else find yourself in the same predicament?
God's been getting my attention lately - and not all of it has been pleasant. However, all of it has been right on and necessary for my personal growth.
I'd love to hear what He's doing in other lives too!
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