1) I am grateful that we live in the country that we do. It is not perfect, but I am thankful to be here. I remember how frightening it was 10 years ago....
2)I am thankful we could go help the bloodbank today with their 9/11 blood drive. It is a small thing to do but so important.
3)We met one of Ali's donors today. It was a total surprise. It was during the blood drive and I think that everyone was crying. Ali shared his story first, then the coordinators got up and talked about how our family helps out by working at the blood drives, sharing Ali's story and doing publicity for them. They had called Shon and I up to the front of the room and we didn't know why. We were a little bit embarrassed because we like to serve behind the scenes. Then they announced that one of Ali's donors was there. He came up and went to shake Ali's hand and Ali just flew into his arms and said thank you. His arms tightened around Ali and at that point anyone who wasn't already crying started to. Men and women both, including several soldiers. We were then able to go and sit and visit with him. We learned about him and he learned about us.
We are so blessed.
9/11/11
9/6/11
September 6, 2011
1) I am grateful for the chance to work in scouting for several reasons...I am so glad that we get to meet other families with our values, work with children and adults who need the structure of scouting and the chance to pay it forward...we have been so lucky in our lives, I am glad that we can help other people.
2) I am so thankful for my friends who stepped forwards without a second thought to take care of our kids so that I can go to woodbadge training.
3) My bed...which I hope to get to soon.
2) I am so thankful for my friends who stepped forwards without a second thought to take care of our kids so that I can go to woodbadge training.
3) My bed...which I hope to get to soon.
9/5/11
September 5, 2011
1) Hanging out with Lesli and scrapbooking today. I really enjoyed being able to spend time with her.
2) Making homemade oatmeal for Shon tonight. He is stubborn about asking anyone for anything, so it was a treat to be able to make him something that he really wanted. Besides, homemade oatmeal beats instant hands down.
3) I love my ice maker! As much as I want to see Europe, the lack of ice in beverages there makes me think twice. :-) Our friend Ward from Belgium thinks I am crazy because I struggle to drink enough to stay hydrated if ice is not available.
2) Making homemade oatmeal for Shon tonight. He is stubborn about asking anyone for anything, so it was a treat to be able to make him something that he really wanted. Besides, homemade oatmeal beats instant hands down.
3) I love my ice maker! As much as I want to see Europe, the lack of ice in beverages there makes me think twice. :-) Our friend Ward from Belgium thinks I am crazy because I struggle to drink enough to stay hydrated if ice is not available.
September 4, 2011
1) Listening to the song sweet hour of prayer. What an amazing song that is. I can't read or write music, so it always humbles me to listen to songs that are so beautiful. I am in awe of the gift of music. Someday, I will learn how to play the piano. It has always been one of my dreams to just sit down and play beautiful music.
2) The good friends that my kids have. I really like to have them in the house. Most of them are from great homes...a few not so much, but they have good spirits. It is also an interesting glimpse into what kind of adults my kids will be when I watch them try to help their friends through problems. We had a tough one lately, one that quite frankly made me sit down with a "thump". Two of Joe's best friends started dating last year at 13 and 14...he actually heavily counseled them against it. He had many conversations with me about the things he said to them, and the worries that he had... I treasure this because he wanted to hang out and talk. Soon enough these two friends started having sex. Again, he tried to explain to them what a trap they edging into. Sure enough, Joey's 14 year old friend got his 14 year old girlfriend pregnant. Wow. I felt so badly for everyone. These kids have homes where the adults are struggling. The kids are such good people...they really are, just hungry for a family structure. Now, they are going to be parents at 15. Here is the part I am grateful for. Without condoning the choices, or judging or saying I told you so, Joey is still being a good friend to them. He was honest about what he thought, but unlike a lot of other people, he is not abandoning his friends. The girl was yanked out of her dad's home and sent to her mom in Kalispell to have the baby and go to school there. Lots of people here have deserted her, but Joey has not and when the boy who is still here, starts flirting around, or goes to blow money on stupid things, Joey reminds him that he needs to start buying diapers soon, and baby clothes. It taught me a lot about the kind of man Joey is turning into, and I admire him.
3)I talked to my mom last night and was able to catch up. I really enjoyed that.
2) The good friends that my kids have. I really like to have them in the house. Most of them are from great homes...a few not so much, but they have good spirits. It is also an interesting glimpse into what kind of adults my kids will be when I watch them try to help their friends through problems. We had a tough one lately, one that quite frankly made me sit down with a "thump". Two of Joe's best friends started dating last year at 13 and 14...he actually heavily counseled them against it. He had many conversations with me about the things he said to them, and the worries that he had... I treasure this because he wanted to hang out and talk. Soon enough these two friends started having sex. Again, he tried to explain to them what a trap they edging into. Sure enough, Joey's 14 year old friend got his 14 year old girlfriend pregnant. Wow. I felt so badly for everyone. These kids have homes where the adults are struggling. The kids are such good people...they really are, just hungry for a family structure. Now, they are going to be parents at 15. Here is the part I am grateful for. Without condoning the choices, or judging or saying I told you so, Joey is still being a good friend to them. He was honest about what he thought, but unlike a lot of other people, he is not abandoning his friends. The girl was yanked out of her dad's home and sent to her mom in Kalispell to have the baby and go to school there. Lots of people here have deserted her, but Joey has not and when the boy who is still here, starts flirting around, or goes to blow money on stupid things, Joey reminds him that he needs to start buying diapers soon, and baby clothes. It taught me a lot about the kind of man Joey is turning into, and I admire him.
3)I talked to my mom last night and was able to catch up. I really enjoyed that.
9/3/11
September 3, 2011
1)Our kittens are one month old today. It is amazing how in that short of a time they change. They make me laugh all of the time as they learn how to play, eat, run and pounce. In two short weeks, Piglet will go to her new home. I am okay with it. She is cute but kind of a whiner.
2)Lissie and I had a stamp party and earned 165.00 in product plus 3 half price items. We had fun spending it in the catalog and got a many many cute things including more downloads for my digital scrapbook program.
3)Alex mowed the lawn today. I love how that smells. It was also nice and cool, in the 60's....bliss.
2)Lissie and I had a stamp party and earned 165.00 in product plus 3 half price items. We had fun spending it in the catalog and got a many many cute things including more downloads for my digital scrapbook program.
3)Alex mowed the lawn today. I love how that smells. It was also nice and cool, in the 60's....bliss.
9/2/11
September 2, 2011
1) Getting to hang out with my girl. I love that she likes to hang out and do crafty things together. We hung out, watched Xanadu (Crazzzzzyyyyyy) and laughed a lot.
2) Shon is actually in town for the whole weekend! We have a list to work on, but I think I might be able to squeeze out some time to craft with some friends and get the Steampunk canvas I am designing for Lissie done.
3) I love that Joey isn't afraid to hug me and tell me that he loves me in front of his friends. I am grateful that how he feels about our relationship is not a source of embarrassment.
4) Toby came to me tonight to tell me that his "anchor" sore in his mouth is getting better. I am glad...now I wonder where the rest of the ship went? :-)
2) Shon is actually in town for the whole weekend! We have a list to work on, but I think I might be able to squeeze out some time to craft with some friends and get the Steampunk canvas I am designing for Lissie done.
3) I love that Joey isn't afraid to hug me and tell me that he loves me in front of his friends. I am grateful that how he feels about our relationship is not a source of embarrassment.
4) Toby came to me tonight to tell me that his "anchor" sore in his mouth is getting better. I am glad...now I wonder where the rest of the ship went? :-)
9/1/11
September 1, 2011
1)Finally conquered SERIOUS fear and got up on a HIGH ladder to finish painting the stairwell. Yay!
2)Filling my home with friends tonight. It was lovely.
3)Case is with Shon tonight, so I worry less about them driving home. I always worry about whether or not Shon will be tired driving late at night.
2)Filling my home with friends tonight. It was lovely.
3)Case is with Shon tonight, so I worry less about them driving home. I always worry about whether or not Shon will be tired driving late at night.
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