Up early Saturday morning
Good morning my sistas!
Up early on a Saturday morning. Can't sleep. Too much on my mind today.
We have joy and sadness here today. So sorry for the loss that Trish's family is experiencing. But rejoicing over the news of Judy's nephew's recovery. It is hard to know what to expect from life. God never promised us an easy time of it--as most of us know first hand. He did promise to love us always and to support us during our time of need if we will let Him. I firmly believe in prayer, but no one is immortal. It's hard on those left behind when God calls one of us home.
So, another busy day. Meeting the Realtor at 10 a.m. this morning. Going to look at 3, maybe 4 houses this morning, just Butch and I. I am pretty enthused about seeing a couple of them. If things look right to us, we might just put a contract on one of them today.
Then home to get ready for vacation. I have to gather our things and pack. Butch has to clean the pickup out. I think of the two of us, I have the easier job! LOL!
So, yesterday the temp never got out of the 30s all day. Today we have a high of 70. Gotta love Texas weather!
The boys' new babysitter, Kaitlyn, starts this afternoon. She is coming around 1:30 p.m. and will stay until Christie gets home. I'm so glad. Butch and I will be coming and going all day. Kaitlyn is 24, has a degree in child care, and is saving up to be a missionary in Africa. We all feel real good about her taking care of the boys.
I just want to announce one thing (and then I'll quit complaining! Ha!): today is 2 months since my December surgeries, and I'm still recovering from the unintentional complications! When do you think I'll ever be over it entirely???
So, better get my butt in gear. Got to leave here in an hour. Love you all!
Vickie
Morning Vic and OFF family yet to come in...
Seems life is so sad this year isn't it? Not sure what is going on...is the end near? Is GOD trying to tell us something?? Sighs...
Thankyou all again for the thoughts and prayers for Joey!!! He is doing so much better and is now in a regular room and should be coming home next week!!! Keep the prayers and thoughts going for him!!! One thing I noticed for me is my hair sure turned more white since I got that call the other night!!! I have color on it as I sit here...LOL
My horse rescue has Journey at the vet this morning and I am anxiously waiting for news on her...I saw a better picture of her this morning and BOTH her nostrils are missing from the pitbull attack!!! So sad!!!!! Not sure if anything can be done for her or not...waiting to hear.
Weather here is COLD and more snow today into tonight...great!!!!! NOT!!!!!!!!! I am so tired of this cold and snow!!!!!!
Well it is time for me to get this color off...lol not much else to say anyhow...Vic have fun looking at houses...hope you find one soon!!!
Thoughts and Prayers for ALL that need them!!!!!!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Hello Judy....we must have been posting at the same time. Yes, I am continuing to keep Joey in my prayers. I am so glad he is doing so much better.
So sorry about Journey. What a sad situation. I pray the vet can come up with something to help her. Please keep us updated.
This has been one of the coldest and harshest winters I can ever remember. We just can't catch a break. You seem to be getting more snow but we are also getting the below zero temps all the time. Don't get me wrong, we have lots of snow too!!! I am tired of the bitter cold and high winds!!
Hope you like your hair color!! Have a good day. TRY to stay warm!!
Love you...HUGS....connie d
Thanks Connie...well it just keeps getting better around here...Jason told Carol he is quitting...told her his last day was yesterday...news to us. Rick called him and he said this coming Friday was his last day. NICE!!!!!!!! Why Rick asked him...he said he was tired of working for what he makes here and no benefits...well he knew what was offered when he took the job...so why is he telling tenants he is quitting and not us???? He has been PAID time for not working when he was not here...coming in late, gone to dr appointment, late lunches, leaving early, and yet he complains??????? WTH???????? He is on his phone ALOT outside smoking ALOT and yet complains on his pay??????? He wants to play hardball this last week he is here...he has a deal!!!!! Trust me!!!!! This town is full of druggies...will be hard to find a good man to replace him. And NO I will NOT bring Randy back again!!!!!!
Thanks for listening Connie...sorry for the rant!!
HUGSSSSSSS
Good morning Vickie and everyone....
Vickie.....I hope you find a house to put an offer on today. That would be one less thing to think about. I know you are anxious to get the kids out on their own. It sure sounds like you found a nice sitter for the boys. That is so awesome to have someone that you feel comfotable with, and will trust being with the boys. I pray all goes well. Two months already since your surgery. It has been a long time. I hope the last part of your healing goes by quickly!! Have a great mini vacation!!!! I am praying for your safe travels!!
As for me....not much. Lucas is still sleeping. I will know more about my day when he gets up. I want to run to Target but don't want to go until he is awake. I hope he feels much better today.
Trish...still keeping you and yours in my prayers. I know this is a hard time for everyone in your family.
Jennifer....keeping you in my special prayers as well.
I will try to check back in later. Sorry I never got back on yesterday until too late to post.
Wishing you all a beautiful day! Prayers for many of our OFF family.
Much love and many hugs.....connie d
CROSS YOUR FINGERS, SWING CHICKENS AND SAY A PRAYER!
We put in an offer on a house today. Now the waiting game begins. Both Butch and I really liked this house, even if it is an older home that needs some repairs. Love the neighborhood, love the area, love the house. It would be just right for Chris and her family. A little overpriced, in our opinion, so we put in a pretty low offer. We can come up a little more, but we won't meet their asking price no matter what. The house needs too many repairs for what they are asking. But if we can get it at the right price, then we could be very happy with it!
I've got to get my tail in gear now and start packing. That whole deal took up more of our day than we planned. I'll keep y'all posted on what's happening next week. Of course, we are going out of town right as we put a bid in on a house. But between email and cell phones, it shouldn't be a problem for our realtor to stay in touch with us.
Love you all!
Vickie
Greetings Vickie, and Sweet Sisters,
I just got home from my first, of eight, Docent Trainings. I am exhausted. Yesterday, when I got home from Colleen's, I was as tired as I was a year ago, when I moved in here. I tried to call both my sons, because I needed to hear their voices. Sean took the call. Christopher's went to voicemail. I have been shaken by Jessie's death.
At training, we took a tour of the educational building, where our lessons will be, as well as the zoo. We were warned ahead of time to dress for the outdoors. It was snowing while we walked around the zoo. The river otter young were out in the snow, playing and frolicking being absolutely adorable. We also went into two buildings to warm up. Next week, we start training on how to handle all of the exhibit animals. Today we were given the ground rules on handling them.
Now that I'm home, I have laundry to do, and supper to make. I also need to send an e-mail to my Spiritual mentor. She's fighting cancer, so is her daughter, around 30 years old. I'm struggling right now accepting God's will. I don't understand why He took a young mother home, leaving a 7 week old baby without that bond. I know intellectually that He is soveriegn, and sees our lives before we do, but I right now, am struggling. I've lost a lot of family members when they were young. My own father died at age 51, leaving my Mom with an angry 11 year old son to get through the teen years alone. My uncle died when I was 13, leaving three boys, ages 13, 10, and 7. My baby brother, died suddenly at 40. My older brother at age 56, leaving my sis-in-law with my grown, special needs nephew. Those did not shake me the way Jessie's death has. I admit, it's extra hard, because of how upset my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter were yesterday. But, I grieve also for baby Hunter, and his Dad, Toby. I am absolutely heartbroken.
Sorry, but that's where I'm at right now. I feel safe sharing that here.
Love your family. Tell them. Hug them when you see them. Hard as it is to say, you never know when it's the last time you get to do that.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
