This week I've tutored afterschool twice, had play practice twice, and a hair appointment. Let's just say the week culminated yesterday with the schoolwide recitation contest. We didn't win the drama contest, but we'll be more prepared next year. However, my student will be representing 5th grade in the countywide contest and I think we've got a good shot at the district.
Then last night we watched the Jackson Christmas Parade for the 12th year. Before the parade we met F & R for supper at Jimmy's. We've eaten at Jimmy's every year, but one (we ate Mexican).
Today, promises to be just as busy. I need to figure out if my IRB is going to be approved before February and I have some doubts on that one. If it can't be approved I may have to take a break on the dissertation and start back in Summer, using the next school year as my reasearch year. We shall see...I'm struggling with my assumptions, delimitations, and limitations.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
The Tree
This year we were driving by a local plant store on Keys Ferry and saw these beautiful trees, so in the pouring rain, we pulled in. The man had just gone to NC and picked up a beautiful load of Frazier Firs. They were reasonably priced, so we bought it. The boys were unimpressed...they should be lucky we didn't go fake!
I need to take photography lessons from MonkeyBean, but for now this is it!
I need to take photography lessons from MonkeyBean, but for now this is it!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Another Wonderful Visit
Yesterday, we headed west. We went to see our friends from Colorado, who moved to Pennsylvania when we did, and now live in Peachtree City. Denitia's parents have now moved to Peachtree City as well and her disabled brother. Her dad was chairman of the deacons when Dan was ordained a deacon. He retired as head of the Department of Education at Western State College in Gunnison. Then they returned to Abiline, Texas, where for the past 20 years they worked as house parents at Hendrick's Childrens Home where he was raised. It was wonderful to reconnect with such wonderful people. Now they are content to pick Levi up everyday from school (Levi is Norris and Denitia's adopted son, they have three girls too.) Someday I need to blog about living in Colorado.
One thing I can say is that Peachtree City is very crowded compared to the Wilderness we've chosen to live in. Denitia and Norris live in a subdivision where people are racked and stacked. Made me appreciate my 5 acres.
Anyway, Denitia had tons of food (literally), everything was great. She had cooked for days!! When we lived in Pennsylvannia, they ate nearly every meal with us, Denitia didn't cook. She has become a GREAT cook. Of course I had to have a piece of Buttermilk pie, love it!!!
Today we have to work! Oh you don't have too...if you like coming in on Monday morning with your room sitting out in the hall!
One thing I can say is that Peachtree City is very crowded compared to the Wilderness we've chosen to live in. Denitia and Norris live in a subdivision where people are racked and stacked. Made me appreciate my 5 acres.
Anyway, Denitia had tons of food (literally), everything was great. She had cooked for days!! When we lived in Pennsylvannia, they ate nearly every meal with us, Denitia didn't cook. She has become a GREAT cook. Of course I had to have a piece of Buttermilk pie, love it!!!
Today we have to work! Oh you don't have too...if you like coming in on Monday morning with your room sitting out in the hall!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Good Times
We had a nice visit at Dianne and Eddie's last night. They've done some remodeling and the house was looking so nice. She had even worked with her MIL and made the most fantastic valances.
Dianne fixed ham last night. I want to encourage everyone to find the Paula Deen signature Smithfield ham with the crunchy honey glaze topping. It was fantastic!!!
This morning we are busy again. I'm back to writing. Dan and Matt have gone to get some painting done at the old house. Then we should be finished.
Tonight we are off to Norris and Denitia's and that should be fun. Her parents have recently moved to Georgia and we haven't seen them in 16 years. So we will enjoy catching up with them. Then tomorrow it is off to work. YUCK!
Also, I'm giving myself a break about the house, we still are not totally moved in. There are boxes to be unloaded! I hate it!! I was going to have the Sunday School Party at our house this year, but I'm crossing that off my list. I think this year if we get a tree, that will work!
Dianne fixed ham last night. I want to encourage everyone to find the Paula Deen signature Smithfield ham with the crunchy honey glaze topping. It was fantastic!!!
This morning we are busy again. I'm back to writing. Dan and Matt have gone to get some painting done at the old house. Then we should be finished.
Tonight we are off to Norris and Denitia's and that should be fun. Her parents have recently moved to Georgia and we haven't seen them in 16 years. So we will enjoy catching up with them. Then tomorrow it is off to work. YUCK!
Also, I'm giving myself a break about the house, we still are not totally moved in. There are boxes to be unloaded! I hate it!! I was going to have the Sunday School Party at our house this year, but I'm crossing that off my list. I think this year if we get a tree, that will work!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Reasons to be Thankful Part 4
1. That I am recommitted to the doctoral process. (I really have wanted to put this away for awhile now. Too many things have tugged at my mind.)
2. That we are healthy!
3. I'm thankful that I grew up with a loving family...that in the short time we were all together instilled in me the meaning of Family. (My mother has been gone 31 years and my Grandmother 25.)
4. I'm thankful that when my mother and grandmother could have trashed Linda Lou for having an affair with my Daddy and him leaving, but they didn't. Who knew that when they refused to say an unkind word about either of them that they gave me the greater gift. I've treasured being close to Linda for 30 years.
5. I'm thankful that the doctors at MD Anderson are not ready to give up on Linda and still have one more treatment that they can try if the current one fails.
6. I am thankful for my church. Since I was a small child church has been a cornerstone of my life and I'm thankful that God has always helped us find good churches.
7. I'm thankful for Pastor Lane. He has had to grow up fast. Who knew that two years ago when our then pastor split the church, that Lane could rise to the occassion. I'm thankful for the fact that he is back in seminary working on a doctorate and learning how to be a solid Bible teacher.
8. I'm thankful for Brenda and Charlie, they have been our spiritual parents and such a blessing to us.
9. I'm thankful for friends that love me even when I am unlovable.
10. I'm thankful that God has saved my family and my friends and that we will have eternity together.
2. That we are healthy!
3. I'm thankful that I grew up with a loving family...that in the short time we were all together instilled in me the meaning of Family. (My mother has been gone 31 years and my Grandmother 25.)
4. I'm thankful that when my mother and grandmother could have trashed Linda Lou for having an affair with my Daddy and him leaving, but they didn't. Who knew that when they refused to say an unkind word about either of them that they gave me the greater gift. I've treasured being close to Linda for 30 years.
5. I'm thankful that the doctors at MD Anderson are not ready to give up on Linda and still have one more treatment that they can try if the current one fails.
6. I am thankful for my church. Since I was a small child church has been a cornerstone of my life and I'm thankful that God has always helped us find good churches.
7. I'm thankful for Pastor Lane. He has had to grow up fast. Who knew that two years ago when our then pastor split the church, that Lane could rise to the occassion. I'm thankful for the fact that he is back in seminary working on a doctorate and learning how to be a solid Bible teacher.
8. I'm thankful for Brenda and Charlie, they have been our spiritual parents and such a blessing to us.
9. I'm thankful for friends that love me even when I am unlovable.
10. I'm thankful that God has saved my family and my friends and that we will have eternity together.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Amy Grant - Saved By Love
I love this Classic from Amy Grant. Somehow it has always said it all for me!
Reasons to be Thankful Part 3
1. This week Dan has cooked breakfast every morning. This morning I woke up to the smell of bacon cooking and coffee brewing.
2. That we are almost moved out of the old house. Because our landlords are elderly, we are going beyond typical move out cleaning. We are even painting two rooms.
3. That Dan has handled all the cleaning at the old house and let me concentrate on the new house.
4. That Dan is taking all the boys today and I am going to write! My mind is so full of stuff.
5. That I have a job. I tend to get nervous right now that when the dust settles Dan won't be able to find any work, but I can't let myself go there. God is good and has not brought us this far to see us crumble.
6. I have my T6 pay now!! Whoo-hoo!!!
Have I mentioned I am NOT cooking this week. Tonight we will have olive bread (PW), salad, and spaghetti.
2. That we are almost moved out of the old house. Because our landlords are elderly, we are going beyond typical move out cleaning. We are even painting two rooms.
3. That Dan has handled all the cleaning at the old house and let me concentrate on the new house.
4. That Dan is taking all the boys today and I am going to write! My mind is so full of stuff.
5. That I have a job. I tend to get nervous right now that when the dust settles Dan won't be able to find any work, but I can't let myself go there. God is good and has not brought us this far to see us crumble.
6. I have my T6 pay now!! Whoo-hoo!!!
Have I mentioned I am NOT cooking this week. Tonight we will have olive bread (PW), salad, and spaghetti.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)