November 23, 2010

Would someone please turn down the time?? Why must it speed so? I remember wishing it away so many times - when I was in school or when I was waiting for Christmas holidays, any holidays actually. When I was getting ready to go visit Mom & Dad. When family was coming here to visit. Wishing it away, if only I knew. That infamous statement "IF ONLY I KNEW".

Just to bring you a little up-to-date on what has been going on here. Where do I start?

Aunt Heather is trying to get through this lousy challenge she has been given. Bob actually moved out on Friday and I was glad I could be there when she got home from work. This is a very personal look at the workings of Satan on a home. I only wish that she could have had a small glimpse into what was happening months ago instead of just a day or two before. I can't imagine happily married one day and not the next. I pray that she can get through this without it taking her "ALL". My heart is hurts for her. She could sure use some prayers on her behalf.

Update on Daddy (grampy) - When we were there last week-end Daddy was walking across the floor to hang-up the phone. He passed out and fell backwards. We called an ambulance and he went to the hospital. He is still there having tests done. He is in good spirits except his tailbone hurts and his neck is sore from the fall. What a wonderful man and a great trooper. How I love him. Please keep him in your prayers.

I was talking with Dustin last evening and I asked him what he wanted for Christmas. His answer was "not much". "Only an ipod ...". Jenn was laughing in the background. Her laugh was almost as loud as Trigger chewing on his noisy squeeze toy. I was listening to Jenn talking about her job. I was reminded of something my friend & co-worker Norah said to me yesterday morning. I was showing her something in our new financial software and she said "you don't have to yell at me". I looked at her and said I was. To that she said "YES you were". Jenn was speaking very passionately about her work and the more passionate she became the louder she was. I am very proud of you Jenn. Jenn was also sharing some little things Marc was doing this past week-end. I am so grateful he loves her and she loves him. He has been out in the area (military woods) for weeks and only home on week-ends. He has been there through all of the lousy cold rain we had been having and now the snow & below freezing weather. Marc, you have got my vote for one of our bravest. I would put my life in your hands any day.

Jackie is in Las Vegas with Laura for Laura's birthday. She flew to Calgary and then they flew to LV for a couple of days. They will go back to Calgary for a few days and then she will fly home. Hope you are having a great holiday JAM. Betcha Brent is doing 24 x 7 work & sports.

Robb & Aliss go to Maine tomorrow for another doctors appointment and for Thanksgiving. She is getting such a cute belly on her, very round and low. She is looking very good. Joseph should be born by the end of December. I saw Sariah on Sunday and she was sitting on my knee. She said "Nanny you have a big belly." I said yes I do Sariah. She said "are you having a baby brother?" Too cute. Robb is off for the winter or some of it. He hasn't quite decided what he will do. He was working with Heather's husband Bob.

Talked with Addie last evening. She sent me a package of Biotherm items. I just love them. She also send Dad down a cute t-shirt (can't remember the saying on the front). Didn't talk long as their supper was ready and mine was almost. They did get a tentative posting but I am not sharing it as they are trying to get it changed. I am sure we will all know when their stuff is in the moving van. That's what military life is all about.

It was snowing when we left to go home last evening. We were so grateful that David had the driveway shovelled. He and Dad went to the store and then made "me" supper. How great is that????? I just love him.

What a stinking long post!!! Sorry, but I couldn't control my fingers. Have a great day. Take the time to think positive thoughts.