Back to Work..,

Well yesterday I went back to work and had a great time,glad I am back.Our Computer is down again and I am soo frustrated.So hopefully I am back online soon.Samm got her L today!!!!!Tommorrow she will be recieving an award from Cal even though we don't know what for.Then i have Jord's award ceremony to.On friday i say good bye to the kids for summer,, hopefully I am working lots to keep busy.As i miss them so much when they are gone.that is all for now,see you when I come back. blessings

Thankful Thursday..,

This has been such a long week feel of so many unexpected events.Sometimes I can honestly not believe how many things you can have on the go.Within this week alone we have been surronded be exams(Samm),Jordan getting geared up for gr.8 I can not remember how many meetings we have already had regarding school and making sure he is ready.We are also getting ready for Bill heading off to camp again as well as the kids annual trip for the summer and to make life even more fun I am going back to work on Monday after a long medical leave.
With that I shall begin..,
I am very thankful to everyone who is involved with Jordan and his education by trying to ease him into gr.8.
I am very thankufl that my husband was home when we got the news about Jord's friend passing away.
I am very thankful to be here to see my daughter go into gr.12 in sept,i couldn't be happier.
I am very thankful that I can return to work after a 4 month medical leave.
I am very thankful for everyone involed with Jord and his friends as they try to come to terms together over the loss of their friend.
I am very thankful for so many things in my life but it always come back to God,as without him nothing is possible.
Nehemiah 4:14
I will not be afraid of my adversaries,but i will remember the Lord,
Who is great and aewsome.
Blessings

I will remember you..,

What a Week..,

Many of you have heard about the boy who passed away this weekend.With time and patience we now know what really happened.The boy who passed away was named John and he was a student at Cassie Hall in gr.7.We were told it was rock pile that he fell from when in fact it wasn't that at all.He fell between 200 and 3oo feet off a cliff.
No one knows why he was there or what he was doing.This has impacted our life really hard as John was a real close friend of Jordan's. He was a really good person,as well as funny,caring and understanding I know this as he was a regular visitor to our house.Jordan's other three friends are in the same place as Jordan is now and that is trying to understand and make sense of the accident that took their friends life. Blessings from our house to yours,

Happy Father's Day..,

I have always in some way been very emotional when it comes to our children,but nothing could have prepared us for this today.When it comes to our kids we all want is to protect them and keep them from harm.However as much as we want there will be times when things happen that are not forseen.Now today started out great.We did our father's day thing,then Jordan went to play with his friends,Samm and I went to Save-on and bill slept.Not too much out of the ordinary,until I am standing inline waiting to pay when the cell phone goes off.So i answer it and it was Bill telling me that I needed to come home as one of Jord's best friends had fallen on a rock pile Saturday Morning and he split his head open and passed away at the hospital.I was in complete shock and then the tears came.Barely managing to get home all i could think of was how are we going to console Jordan? He is taking it very hard and still can not believe that he is gone.I too can't wrap my head around this.I still kept telling myself how could this be.Reality sank back in when the principle phoned to tell us as she was phoning his bestfriends.Jordan being one of them.They are having a memorial for his friend at school and grieve counselors will be there as well.As hard as this is for Jordan and his friends they have gone to see his family to see if there was anything they could do.Now many of you who know us know that Jord is already in counseling learning how to deal with his anger and his anxiety and how to handle his emotions and I know I am afraid that this will set him back.We are really trying to be careful as not to upset him but what do you say to your child who just lost one of his bestfriends.I am not one to ask for prayer,however I am asking for prayer for Jordan during this time. Blessings

Meme..,

MEME
.1.One of your scars..,how did you get it? A scar under my left eye when a football flew into my window and glass was everywhere(i was 3)
...2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? a velvet picyure of a girl praying,a calendar,pics of my brother,pics of the four of us and one of samm and jordan and oh yes the pic from anne gedde
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP? i grind my teeth something awful,talk in my sleep.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?all types
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN? 8:45 a.m..
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?!sleep
7. WHAT or WHO DO YOU MISS?my grandma parkinson
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?digital camera..
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5 foot 3 and a 3/4
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? yes!!!!
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK? not at all
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? my son,when we had to console him this father's day after hearing one of his best friends passed away.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PERFUME FOR THE OPPOSITE GENDER?too many too chose from
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX? dark hair and dark eyes
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING/ BEING PROPOSED TO? already done
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? allergic to caffiene,since i had a bad scare from too much i would have to say v8 splash.
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA?hawaiin with shrimp..
18. IF YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? nachos
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH? no how gross
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU? okay not that i remember but a baby ring with my initals
22. DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU? i would like to think so
E YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?not sure but i am flexable
24 and 25..where did you go?! .... they musta been sick questions!
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW? yes
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?2 cats 2 turtles!
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS GOING TO LEAVE YOU?not sure
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU? say it....
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:8
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?doe sit really matter?
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?teri
33.WHAT ANNOYS YOU THE MOST?when people chew with their mouth open
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF YOUR HOME COUNTRY? yes,
35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?short fuse,too many too mention.
36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS? no.
37. FIRST JOB? nanny
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?yes and sorry ryan o
41. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT? nothing
40. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY? yeppers
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOSt? my clean house
43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?nope
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY? my dad to come visit
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?wanted three.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? nope but my dad used to tell me that i was names after suntan lotion.
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?okay i will admit it i do now and then
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?fructose or pantene)
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? love it
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?smoked turkey breast.
52. ANY BAD HABITS? who doesn't have any?
53.WHAT IS THE MOST EMBARRASING CD ON YOUR SHELF? why would i be embarrased!
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?of course.
55. DO LOOKS MATTER? this old age question?
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?i scream into a pillow.....
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME? in a far far place
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?barbie dolls.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE? 50+
62. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A KID?who was that?.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?i try not to.
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?mac and cheese
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL? not looking.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? tan or tan-tan or sis
67. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE BAND/SINGER?celine dion,bryan adams,mercy me i could go on all night.
68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?house gray's anatomy,sci,etc.
69. WHAT WAS YOUR ACT/SAT SCORE? good enough for harvard.
70. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES? yep
80. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT? surf side =qualicum
90. WHATS THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR? 130km
91. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU FLIPPED OFF?bill lol

Carrie Uderwood=== I'll Stand By You!!

Thankful Thursday.., sorry it is one day early.

There is alot I am thankful for:
Romans 12;12
I will rejoice in hope,perserve in afflication,
and continue steadfastly in prayer.




I am thankful for family as always as without them I would have no life or sense of being.
I am thankful for flowers blooming(even if they affect my allergies).
I am very thankful for all the great friends I have even if i don't see them often.
I am thankful for satelite and internet so i can keep up with family, friends and the news.
I am thankful for new medical research being done,even though there is no cure for my brother.
I am thankful for all the doctors,nurses that help my brother.
I am thankful to the Vancouver Canucks and all of their support,believe me Canuck Place is awesome.
I am also thankful for the many many encouraging thoughts left on our blog.

Summer Fun!!!

With the flooding hopefully behind us..,we can start to dry off and think about summer.I love summer despite that I have seasonal allergies.Not to forget those pesky bees that love me,even though i am allergic.Although I must agree the kids love summer now that school is wrapping up.Congrats to you Samm on finishing Gr.11 you go girl the sky's the limit.Congrast's to you Jordan on finishing Gr.7 and entering Skeena wow lots of changes remember the sky's the limit.Now i know I am not ready for this but i have to be cause weither i am or not they are growing up.So as they wrap up school for another year we also get ready for the summer.This year alot of changes for us.Jordan is getting ready for another summer on the island,Samm down to the island and P.g. again,myself into physio and gradually back to work and Bill's coming and going from camp.So it looks like we will be very busy.I honestly can't wait.

Thankful Thursday!!!

Well today is Thursday and as I am about to post everything I am thankful for,so much has happened in our community that I wanted to share that as well.Many of you know from the news about the slide,the flooding and how we are basically cut off from all the surronding communities.Now as much as this as everybody worried about their homes and yards we have a real sense of community happening and it is awesome to see how so much bad could bring so much good.Everybody helping each other with sandbagging,evacuating and just being there for each other.


So I begin;
I am thankful for strangers helping strangers,
I am thankul for all the crews working day and night to make sure everyone is safe.
I am thankful for the updated news reports.
I am thankful for all our friends and family for all their phone calls making sure we are all okay.
I am thankful that the rain seems to be clearing up for the time being.
I am thankful for my daughters big heart in helping with sandbagging as one of her friends had to work fast to safe their home.
I am thankful for my kids understanding and their unconditional love.
I am thankful for my camera as without it I wouldn't be able to take pics and send them to our family ensuring that we are safe.

Flooding June 2007

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What an awesome evening!!!

Tonight I went to Michelle's(be) with Lynne and a few other ladies to check out Shaklee.I must say it totally made me think of how harmful some products are that I use everyday.It was also fun to get out of the house for an evening. It was great meeting Jenny finally and hanging out with everyone who could make it.I can not believe that we are getting rain now,not the beaming sun is better for flooding.I have 2 more weeks before Bill comes home,hoping we will like the products from Shaklee that i like and am considering switching to.Although I can't see why he wouldn't.Lacross is heading into playoffs,which run into our G.T.T. weekend.So not too sure yet which we will be going to.As that is also when Bill comes home(15th),can't wait.He really loves his new job and I couldn't be happier for him.It is a big change for all of us and we are all adjusting well.Two new friendships and family.Blessings from our house to yours.

Originally done by Fleetwood Mac!!!!!

Where should I spend the summer?

You Should Spend Your Summer at the Beach

You're a free spirit who is always thinking of new ways to have fun. And you don't just love summer... you live for it. So, you really should blow off your responsibilities and head to the beach!

Where Should You Spend Your Summer?

What a song..,

My bestfriend played this song for me today and It is very neat and different.

Lovely Weather!!!!!!

I just love the weather we are having.I can't believe that summer is just around the corner.I often wonder if everything we go through is really a test from God for his purpose.I know that God only gives us what we can handle but honestly it is something that i struggle with everyday.I know that with everything we go through is a learning process.I'm not sure that I can thank God for putting me through certain things as i often cannot understand why??With my brother I find it hard that he was called for the life he has or was givin.If it was to teach us that life is short,well i already knew that.How do I find Joy in this situation?You see I can't,as all my brother knows is pain and suffering.Why on earth would God want that for someone.Why would he want my Mom to blame herself,as she sure does.What is my brother suppossed to learn? We have all learnt so much about his illnes and what to expect,but it doesn't change anything,for he will still never walk,get married or have children.I have prayed and prayed and for this situation it hasn't helped.That is why sometimes I feel our prayers are left unanswered.Till the end of time I will always ask why,why him.