Talk about running into yourself coming and going, that has been my week. Running here and there to take the boys or pick them up. I'm tired!!!
On top of everything busy, we got two bombs dropped on us yesterday. First at work I got a very hysterical call from my sister. She had just gotten the news that our niece has cervical cancer. She was crying her heart out. After talking with her a while, I was able to get through to her that I had had cervical cancer over 31 years ago.(But who is counting.) It is very survivable if treated early. I am a survivor and I still am. I wish my niece didn't have it, but if she has to have cancer, I am glad she has one that she can beat.
Then, that same night, I got an email from my husband's niece. It seems that my husband's great nephew is in the hospital fighting for his life. He has been diagnosed with an extremely aggressive leukemia. This young man is only 16 years old. This is his second fight for life. He almost died when he was born. This is just so unfair. This is a young family with four children. This young man is their oldest. Please everyone, pray for Austin. May God's will be done.
So, I may vent, moan and groan, but I have a good health life and I am very thankful for it. God has blessed us repeatedly. The boys may have their behavioral problems, but they are strong and healthy. My husband had a triple heart bypass 6 years ago, but the doctor told me they caught it before there was any heart damage. So, am I blessed?? I have to say yes, I believe so.
Tomorrow is Friday. It has been a long week. I could be sad and in the dumps. I think I would rather be thankful for the many gifts I have received.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Internal Strife
You would think that time would heal a wound. Not in my case. It has been a bit over seven months since I encountered the worse pain I have ever felt. I posted a blog about it then removed the blog. Now I really wish I had not removed it. I called it "Abandonment and Shock".
The blog was about the way I felt when my church would not let our oldest grandson return to worship. I was in shock. Since when does a sinner not belong is church?? It is a dead issue now as we left that church. We just could not remain members of a church that would push a child aside.
Of course they did not see it that was, and most likely still do not understand the terrific pain their action caused. I honestly do not know how to get past this pain.
We have started attending another church so we could worship. It is a nice friendly welcoming church. I can say nothing against it. But it just leaves me feeling empty. I don't know how to explain. I go, but I do not feel like I have been to church. It is more formal and everything in recited. I think that is what I am having trouble with. I love to sing the worship songs. I love to feel the excitement in the air when the rhythm is strong. There is none of that at the new church. I miss that feeling.
Please forgive me for expressing my feelings. But I have no other way to get them out.
The blog was about the way I felt when my church would not let our oldest grandson return to worship. I was in shock. Since when does a sinner not belong is church?? It is a dead issue now as we left that church. We just could not remain members of a church that would push a child aside.
Of course they did not see it that was, and most likely still do not understand the terrific pain their action caused. I honestly do not know how to get past this pain.
We have started attending another church so we could worship. It is a nice friendly welcoming church. I can say nothing against it. But it just leaves me feeling empty. I don't know how to explain. I go, but I do not feel like I have been to church. It is more formal and everything in recited. I think that is what I am having trouble with. I love to sing the worship songs. I love to feel the excitement in the air when the rhythm is strong. There is none of that at the new church. I miss that feeling.
Please forgive me for expressing my feelings. But I have no other way to get them out.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Husbands and Kids
Well, I am having to wait on my husband again. Poor guy. He threw out his back again. Actually it is that nerve in the hip area. If you happen to know the painful one I mean. We drove up to visit our daughter and the driving was all it took to set that stupid nerve off again.
He injured it last winter after the big storm we had. He was helping clean up the yard at the other church when he fell. He was laid up for a couple months. I pray it isn't that bad again. It is hard when he is hurting.
Our two grandson have been as helpful as they can. They have been feeding the goats and carrying what ever needs to be carried. they are helping him a lot. Then there is me. they let me do everything myself. Now what is wrong with that picture?? Oh well, I have a special friend that would most likely tell me that I had "finally" become and independent woman. My answer, Not going to happen!! (Private joke.)
Oh well, tomorrow is Friday. It is a non student day at school. So the grandsons will be home with Grandpa and I will enjoy a quiet day at work. I' will get a large amount of work done without have the students there. Sounds strange, but it is true. No recess, no injuries, no sick children, Yes, I will get a lot done.
He injured it last winter after the big storm we had. He was helping clean up the yard at the other church when he fell. He was laid up for a couple months. I pray it isn't that bad again. It is hard when he is hurting.
Our two grandson have been as helpful as they can. They have been feeding the goats and carrying what ever needs to be carried. they are helping him a lot. Then there is me. they let me do everything myself. Now what is wrong with that picture?? Oh well, I have a special friend that would most likely tell me that I had "finally" become and independent woman. My answer, Not going to happen!! (Private joke.)
Oh well, tomorrow is Friday. It is a non student day at school. So the grandsons will be home with Grandpa and I will enjoy a quiet day at work. I' will get a large amount of work done without have the students there. Sounds strange, but it is true. No recess, no injuries, no sick children, Yes, I will get a lot done.
Monday, October 8, 2007
I am baffled...
We took a day trip and visited my daughter yesterday. We had heard from her step mother that things were not good for her. We wanted to find out first hand.
She is fine. The whole problem is that her husband got mad because of the things she was texting to another male. So she is without a way to be contacted by anyone. I am not a bit happy about that. I am raising two children she gave birth to, and if some emergency should happen, I need to be able to reach her. Her step mother read her husband the riot act about taking her phone. It was funny...
What baffles me is that she has been in isolation and abusive situations before. Why is she so tolerant of this one. I would never accept being cut off from my family like she is now. She acts like everything is just fine. Of course he fact that she is ready to go buy a pay as you go phone doesn't make her wake up.
Oh well, her problem. The major problem I have with this situation is the children. What if she needed to call 911 for one of them?? Or the doctor??? This is not a good situation. But that is just my opinion and I am entitled to it.
She is fine. The whole problem is that her husband got mad because of the things she was texting to another male. So she is without a way to be contacted by anyone. I am not a bit happy about that. I am raising two children she gave birth to, and if some emergency should happen, I need to be able to reach her. Her step mother read her husband the riot act about taking her phone. It was funny...
What baffles me is that she has been in isolation and abusive situations before. Why is she so tolerant of this one. I would never accept being cut off from my family like she is now. She acts like everything is just fine. Of course he fact that she is ready to go buy a pay as you go phone doesn't make her wake up.
Oh well, her problem. The major problem I have with this situation is the children. What if she needed to call 911 for one of them?? Or the doctor??? This is not a good situation. But that is just my opinion and I am entitled to it.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
My new Great Granddaughter
She was born Sept 4th at 9:32 PM in Ellensburg WA.She weighed in at 6lbs. 4 oz. and was 18 inches long. Name; Abbigayle Rhae. Mom doesn't like ordinary names.
I met her on Sept 15th and I have to say she is perfect. She is also very content. But then again her "GREAT" grandma was tending to her.
It was a funny experience to be able to call my son and tell him he was a grandfather. He knew she was coming, but I got the first call after she was born.
Scary!!
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Peninsula High School, Purdy Elementary School and the District office were in lockdown from 12-2:00 today. Everybody is safe.
The lockdown put into effect was successful. We are working closely with the Sheriff’s Department on an unconfirmed threat made upon PHS. We determined that everyone will be dismissed at the regular time and buses will use regular routes.
Student safety is our top priority and I want to personally thank everyone for their cooperation.
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This was a notice we received on the school district web site and by automated phone calls yesterday. It had the tendency to have those little hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
At our school we knew about what was going on before the notice and phone calls because several of the staff have students at this high school. They got cell phone calls from their children. The kids were safe, but scared.
When I found out that the police believed the threat to the high school was a diversion so they could rob a bank 7 miles away from the school, I was mad. How dare they scare the kids just for their personal gain!!! How dare they use our kids as cover!!! What is wrong with people?
My 15 year old came home safely but upset. I expected that much. But, he was maddest because they had to spent the entire time in one classroom. OK, he is fine. The 16 year old came home all excited and wanted to tell me all about it. He is fine too.
Peninsula High School, Purdy Elementary School and the District office were in lockdown from 12-2:00 today. Everybody is safe.
The lockdown put into effect was successful. We are working closely with the Sheriff’s Department on an unconfirmed threat made upon PHS. We determined that everyone will be dismissed at the regular time and buses will use regular routes.
Student safety is our top priority and I want to personally thank everyone for their cooperation.
**************************************************************************************
This was a notice we received on the school district web site and by automated phone calls yesterday. It had the tendency to have those little hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
At our school we knew about what was going on before the notice and phone calls because several of the staff have students at this high school. They got cell phone calls from their children. The kids were safe, but scared.
When I found out that the police believed the threat to the high school was a diversion so they could rob a bank 7 miles away from the school, I was mad. How dare they scare the kids just for their personal gain!!! How dare they use our kids as cover!!! What is wrong with people?
My 15 year old came home safely but upset. I expected that much. But, he was maddest because they had to spent the entire time in one classroom. OK, he is fine. The 16 year old came home all excited and wanted to tell me all about it. He is fine too.
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