Another exciting weekend roofing. Busy, busy, busy. I actually managed to get up there with my hubby's magic boots. They have tread that keeps a person from slipping. On Friday it was early dismissal for the kids so me and Jo went up there to help Sanford shingle before he had to go back to work.
On Saturday they finished stripping off the last of the shingles. Earl came back again (he came to help 3 days already this week before he went to work too) and Sanford's dad and even Daryl, giving up another day with his wife and kids and precious newborn. Donna and the girls returned as well and then Mona skipped up the driveway with her cheery smile and an m&m too tall cake... mmmm.
I mentioned to Donna that we could celebrate Jonathan and Rebecca's birthday at the end of the day with a cake and candles. She went crazy at the store...she bought 2 cakes, pop, chips, my favorite chocolate chip cookies and a happy birthday banner. We came in to quite a surprise, it was great.
So, we're off to a costume party at the Baptist Church that my brother goes to. It's become an annual tradition that the kids look forward to every year. Hope everyone has a safe and happy night.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Sibling Rivalry
I was thinking today about how much like children we christians are. Competing for our Father's attention, fighting over which of us know Him best. In reality, only He can reveal Himself to us. If we know Him better, it is because of Him, not anything we did ourselves. In the same way, other people can't be convinced or shown unless God reveals Himself to them.
Sometimes God reminds me of my insignificance, which should make me feel terrible, but instead it reminds me of how great He is. That's a wonderful thing.
Sometimes God reminds me of my insignificance, which should make me feel terrible, but instead it reminds me of how great He is. That's a wonderful thing.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Roofing
So, we had an exciting weekend roofing. I picked up shingle debree with those too terrified or too physically impaired (Jen) to venture up there. To be fair, our roof is very steep and due to the rain, very slippery, not a good combination. I did attempt to climb up there and to help in some way but as my shoes slid down the side of the roof and I realized that in a different spot I could slip right off the side and DIE.
I'm so grateful for all of the people who helped in any way. Sanfords still working on it everyday before he heads to his real job. I wish he could take a day off, or that I could be more helpful.
The most helpful thing for me was that Donna and my sister Mary took care of things inside the house on Saturday. Knowing that I could just be useful outside without being called in constantly by my kids or feeling the need to be a hostess was awesome. I can't remember the last time I could just work hard, without interruption, it felt really good.
Thanks to everyone that gave up their weekend to help and days before work afterward (Earl), and precious time with their newborn (Darryl). Thank you all for not falling off the roof. Thanks also to Rebecca who tried to help me make picking up garbage more entertaining (twinkle, twinkle, little star...). I'll be really happy when this job is finally done. I think this one is the biggest on Sanford's long to do list. I'm sure everything else will be much easier and less time sensitive.
I'm so grateful for all of the people who helped in any way. Sanfords still working on it everyday before he heads to his real job. I wish he could take a day off, or that I could be more helpful.
The most helpful thing for me was that Donna and my sister Mary took care of things inside the house on Saturday. Knowing that I could just be useful outside without being called in constantly by my kids or feeling the need to be a hostess was awesome. I can't remember the last time I could just work hard, without interruption, it felt really good.
Thanks to everyone that gave up their weekend to help and days before work afterward (Earl), and precious time with their newborn (Darryl). Thank you all for not falling off the roof. Thanks also to Rebecca who tried to help me make picking up garbage more entertaining (twinkle, twinkle, little star...). I'll be really happy when this job is finally done. I think this one is the biggest on Sanford's long to do list. I'm sure everything else will be much easier and less time sensitive.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Sick
On Friday Emily, in addition to this terrible illness our family has been inflicted with, started making short gasping breaths and couldn't complete a sentance.
I remained calm, as the expert first aid person (Sanford) has taught me, knowing he would be home from work soon.
Em's condition worsened so Sanford took her to the doctor where they decided to observe her over night. Sanford had been awake since 4:30 that morning and now looked forward to not sleeping at the hospital. He's so good with the kids when they're sick, he knows how scary hospitals can be.
They came home Saturday afternoon after Sanford assured the doctor that we could care for Em at home. She has 4 different medications, 2 inhalers and 2 liquid medications. I pray that I won't miss a single dose or she might wind up back in the hospital.
The drugs are making her a little hyper at times. She played and talked none stop until she finally went to sleep last night. The things she said were so cute.
This morning she found that she lost her voice. Through her whispers there's an occasional squeek. I told her that she sounded like a mouse, which she loved. She ran to show her brother how mouse like she was.
I've decided to stay home from church today to allow Sanf and Em to rest and to keep the rest of us from spreading our germs around.
I think I'll make soup for lunch.
I remained calm, as the expert first aid person (Sanford) has taught me, knowing he would be home from work soon.
Em's condition worsened so Sanford took her to the doctor where they decided to observe her over night. Sanford had been awake since 4:30 that morning and now looked forward to not sleeping at the hospital. He's so good with the kids when they're sick, he knows how scary hospitals can be.
They came home Saturday afternoon after Sanford assured the doctor that we could care for Em at home. She has 4 different medications, 2 inhalers and 2 liquid medications. I pray that I won't miss a single dose or she might wind up back in the hospital.
The drugs are making her a little hyper at times. She played and talked none stop until she finally went to sleep last night. The things she said were so cute.
This morning she found that she lost her voice. Through her whispers there's an occasional squeek. I told her that she sounded like a mouse, which she loved. She ran to show her brother how mouse like she was.
I've decided to stay home from church today to allow Sanf and Em to rest and to keep the rest of us from spreading our germs around.
I think I'll make soup for lunch.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Going Public
After much thought, I've decided to go public and let those that are in my day- to- day life know that I have a blog.
I'm usually pretty secretive about my life and my thoughts, it keeps me from being openly rejected. Actually, what I've found is that the more secretive and stand-offish you are, the more people are uncomfortable around you and they ultimately reject you anyway.
So here I am...my thoughts, the good and the bad, the wierd and the not so wierd, all of it.
Reject or accept me at will.
I'm usually pretty secretive about my life and my thoughts, it keeps me from being openly rejected. Actually, what I've found is that the more secretive and stand-offish you are, the more people are uncomfortable around you and they ultimately reject you anyway.
So here I am...my thoughts, the good and the bad, the wierd and the not so wierd, all of it.
Reject or accept me at will.
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