Superhubby woke up this morning not feeling at the tippy top of his game...headache, indigestion and sinus trouble all in one. Yucky! Nevertheless, he went to work, being the strong, brave Superhubby that he is. I hope he gets better before lunch time, if he doesn't he probably won't eat much.
Monday was Superhubby's birthday! Now we're both 27! Woo-hoo! (*sarcasm!*) He wanted the Bible on CD in mp3 format so very badly, so I got it for him. Mom-in-law gave him his present about 3 weeks ago because she's impatient like that! ;-) She got him one of those yellow "wagon" carts for the garden from Lowes. It's big! I can't lift it on my own very easily and it doesn't fit in the back of the CRV without the back seats down. I've got so many things that I want to get him, but the lack of money kinda kills that idea in its tracks. I'll just have to spread them out over the next 60 years of birthdays, valentine's days, anniversaries and Christmases, should the Lord tarry. :-)
The trees are ALREADY starting to turn!!!! It's August, people!!! I'm tellin' ya! Winter's gonna hit before we're ready for it! I was just thinkin' the other day. Our church was going to have a camping trip to Mohican last weekend. They said that they're going to try and reschedule it. BUT, here's where my thinkin' came in...They're not going to be able to schedule it until the 4th weekend in September (there are 5 this year)! Weekend #1: Labor Day weekend (this next weekend..not enough time to plan and we're having a partay that weekend)...Weekend #2: Ladies' Retreat...Weekend #3: Men's Retreat. It's going to be cold by the time that fourth weekend comes around. I pictured the Annual Hog Roast and Hayride that is always the first weekend in October...snowing! It's just scary!
I'm really looking forward to the Ladies' Retreat! I guess I'm going to have to pack for that next week, huh? It's closer than I realized. I have in my room: Sisters Jaquie, Jaimi and Andrea. We'll have fun, but we're actually going to be able to sleep! WOO-HOO!!!! :-) I'm no good if I don't get sleep! Well, I'm off for now. Too many things to do 'round here!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Pleased...
#1 - Superhubby's boss asked him to stay for 2 extra weeks after his temp assignment was supposed to be up. Maybe they're looking for a permanent spot for him. PRAY! :)
#2 - Last Sunday's Sunday School lesson went well. The kids realy enjoyed seeing all of the pictures, foreign money and stuff that I have from Latin America.
#3 - Hands of Praise (our church's "mime" team) had our first practice Tuesday. I was to teach the first song that we're doing this season. It went very well for the first practice. I even had some compliments on my teaching and my "choreographed" signs.
I'm so excited about this H.O.P. season. I think it's going to be really good and annointed. I never thought that I'd get into it this much! I used to be scared to death but really wanted to join. I've now jumped into wholeheartedly! It's exciting to be a part of such an annointed group.
Well, we're not watching the kiddos anymore. We'll only get them on weekends now because school started and I'd have to go into town (30 minutes one way) three times every day I'd watch them. So, we're not going to have them as much. The day that sis-in-law went into the hospital, I found out that their "permanent custody trial" had been cancelled. All because they are kids and really have split loyalties. They love Fostermom, but they have a connection with Realmom to whom they feel the need to be loyal. So, everytime the person that was supposed to speak for them in court talked to them, they'd say something different. (they wanted to stay with Fostermom or they wanted to go back to Realmom) So, they (the state) has to hire the kids an attorney and they are now (this month) filing for another trial. They say that it can take 2-4 months from the time of filing to get the actual trial scheduled. So, the waiting game continues...
I need to talk to the pastor first, but I'm thinking about getting a class started for Spanish for homeschoolers at the church. I'm also throwing around the idea of a "Spanish review" class for adults who would like to brush up on the Spanish that they took years ago. I'm not sure yet what days or how much I'm going to charge. I think, if nothing else, it would greatly advance our ministry with the Mexicans that live on the property.
Well, got so much to do! Superhubby's b-day is on Monday. I've gotta get things together.
#2 - Last Sunday's Sunday School lesson went well. The kids realy enjoyed seeing all of the pictures, foreign money and stuff that I have from Latin America.
#3 - Hands of Praise (our church's "mime" team) had our first practice Tuesday. I was to teach the first song that we're doing this season. It went very well for the first practice. I even had some compliments on my teaching and my "choreographed" signs.
I'm so excited about this H.O.P. season. I think it's going to be really good and annointed. I never thought that I'd get into it this much! I used to be scared to death but really wanted to join. I've now jumped into wholeheartedly! It's exciting to be a part of such an annointed group.
Well, we're not watching the kiddos anymore. We'll only get them on weekends now because school started and I'd have to go into town (30 minutes one way) three times every day I'd watch them. So, we're not going to have them as much. The day that sis-in-law went into the hospital, I found out that their "permanent custody trial" had been cancelled. All because they are kids and really have split loyalties. They love Fostermom, but they have a connection with Realmom to whom they feel the need to be loyal. So, everytime the person that was supposed to speak for them in court talked to them, they'd say something different. (they wanted to stay with Fostermom or they wanted to go back to Realmom) So, they (the state) has to hire the kids an attorney and they are now (this month) filing for another trial. They say that it can take 2-4 months from the time of filing to get the actual trial scheduled. So, the waiting game continues...
I need to talk to the pastor first, but I'm thinking about getting a class started for Spanish for homeschoolers at the church. I'm also throwing around the idea of a "Spanish review" class for adults who would like to brush up on the Spanish that they took years ago. I'm not sure yet what days or how much I'm going to charge. I think, if nothing else, it would greatly advance our ministry with the Mexicans that live on the property.
Well, got so much to do! Superhubby's b-day is on Monday. I've gotta get things together.
Monday, August 20, 2007
It's coming!!!
I've never felt this before...but I have this looming feeling that fall and winter are coming soon! For some of you, it really doesn't matter when it comes. But for us, we got our garden planted a little late this year because I was still in school and it's really hard to get a garden planted while you're making exams and grading final assignments and everything else that goes along with the end of a public school year. So, that also means that our crops are just beginning to produce. We're just now starting to get our tomatoes and beans aren't quite ready yet. This is going to be part of our income this year, and if fall (frosts) hit soon...we're in trouble. I have this feeling that we're going to have a pretty bad winter too. I can't explain it...it's just one of those, you know...premonitions.
Since Tiff's passing, I've not really had that bad of a time "mourning" for her. I've, since then, felt like it won't be long before we see her again. With all that's going on in this world...if you're a christian and believe what the Bible says...we're living in the last days. All the prophesies are coming true...our church family in Peru has had a huge devastation from the earthquake last week. 10 out of 15 of our Apostolic/Pentecostal churches have been destroyed in Peru alone. The Yucatan peninsula of Mexico is being pounded as I type from hurricane Dean and it's pushing a category 5! The natural occurences that are prophesied about in the Word are becoming more and more prevalent every day. It's been weighing on my mind quite a bit lately. Who knows but God what's in store. But I hope that all of you are "ready" to go...because our time is short on this earth. God bless you all.
Since Tiff's passing, I've not really had that bad of a time "mourning" for her. I've, since then, felt like it won't be long before we see her again. With all that's going on in this world...if you're a christian and believe what the Bible says...we're living in the last days. All the prophesies are coming true...our church family in Peru has had a huge devastation from the earthquake last week. 10 out of 15 of our Apostolic/Pentecostal churches have been destroyed in Peru alone. The Yucatan peninsula of Mexico is being pounded as I type from hurricane Dean and it's pushing a category 5! The natural occurences that are prophesied about in the Word are becoming more and more prevalent every day. It's been weighing on my mind quite a bit lately. Who knows but God what's in store. But I hope that all of you are "ready" to go...because our time is short on this earth. God bless you all.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Sorry....
I really hope I haven't lost all of my loyal readers. Since Tiff's passing, emotions have been running rampant. Everytime I'd sit down to type, my mind would go blank and that's all I could think about. So, instead of writing about sad things, I didn't write at all. I do want to let you all know how much we (the family) appreciate your prayers! You are all so wonderful!
I've been trying to get the housework caught up and was doing quite well until beets and corn had to be done. It's been really busy. The kiddos are coming out tomorrow afternoon and Sunday. The house is a wreck from being put on the back burner. There are most likely green beans and tomatoes that need to be done that are waiting impatiently for me in the garden. The lawn still hasn't been mowed because our mower went on the fritz again. And I'm trying to get a Sunday School lesson together for Sunday morning to teach Superhubby's class about Latin America (it's a missionary unit). I'm really stressing about that because I've never taught a S.S. lesson before. So, all of the previously mentioned stuff gets put off until I can get this lesson done. AND I'm going to the farmer's market with my mom tomorrow morning. So, really, there's not much time to do anything. I'm really looking forward to doing the farmer's market...I've never done it before. But my only issue is...I wish we had some produce of our own to sell. We've only got enough right now for us because the garden got put off for the 3 weeks that all was going on with Tiff. So, I'm still overwhelmed. Keep praying for Superhubby's job situation...nothin' yet. I love you all! Thanks for praying!
I've been trying to get the housework caught up and was doing quite well until beets and corn had to be done. It's been really busy. The kiddos are coming out tomorrow afternoon and Sunday. The house is a wreck from being put on the back burner. There are most likely green beans and tomatoes that need to be done that are waiting impatiently for me in the garden. The lawn still hasn't been mowed because our mower went on the fritz again. And I'm trying to get a Sunday School lesson together for Sunday morning to teach Superhubby's class about Latin America (it's a missionary unit). I'm really stressing about that because I've never taught a S.S. lesson before. So, all of the previously mentioned stuff gets put off until I can get this lesson done. AND I'm going to the farmer's market with my mom tomorrow morning. So, really, there's not much time to do anything. I'm really looking forward to doing the farmer's market...I've never done it before. But my only issue is...I wish we had some produce of our own to sell. We've only got enough right now for us because the garden got put off for the 3 weeks that all was going on with Tiff. So, I'm still overwhelmed. Keep praying for Superhubby's job situation...nothin' yet. I love you all! Thanks for praying!
Friday, August 10, 2007
Oh how I loathe housework!
Trying to get caught up from your house sitting practically abandoned for about a week and a half is not fun! There's so much laundry to get caught up on, dishes that sat there for the same amount of time, carpets that really need cleaned now and who knows what else. With Tiff being in the hospital for those 6 days, we only slept and showered here. All other time was spent at the hospital. Then the 6 days after she passed away, we stayed the night at the in-laws...it was good for all of us. We'd come home once a day to make sure all fishies, kitties and the piggie had food and we'd get packed up again for that next night and day. Laundry really piled up, so the last couple days we made sure that there was something in the washer and dryer as we left the house. But that really didn't cut into it that much! Ladybug, being an English Mastiff...has quite a bit of grossness that comes out of her mouth....slobber. :-( Yuck! And she lays down and rubs her chin on the carpet cause sometimes it gets itchy. Well, The bedroom carpet isn't it's normal greenish tint anymore. In spots (about half the carpet) it's more of a brownish tint....so I just got done steam cleaning the carpet in the bedroom and got a lot of it out. But I'd have to be a miracle worker (which I'm not) to get the carpet to be its normal self again. So, I'll have to live with dingy looking carpet until we get money to get new I guess.
Ok, on to a different matter...pray for Superhubbie and I. We're going to need financial providence soon. If he doesn't get hired on where he's at now as a temp, we're soon going to be without income. My last check from the school comes next week and he's only supposed to be working there until the end of the month. Just pray...please?
Well...back to the housework...YIPEE! *Sarcasm!*
Ok, on to a different matter...pray for Superhubbie and I. We're going to need financial providence soon. If he doesn't get hired on where he's at now as a temp, we're soon going to be without income. My last check from the school comes next week and he's only supposed to be working there until the end of the month. Just pray...please?
Well...back to the housework...YIPEE! *Sarcasm!*
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
What could be better?
I'm living in the days ahead
I'm already dancing on the streets of gold and I can't stop celebrating in my soul cause
I'm living in the days ahead
Nothing on Earth could ever compare I can't wait for the day that I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better?
This song lets me know that Tiffany is much, MUCH happier there than she was here. But it's not helping me (us) cope with her absence. Last night it hit me hard. I think I've been trying to be strong for mom-in-law because I've been over there most of my time lately. But we really don't have any plans for today, so I didn't have to go over there. So, right now, she's home alone and so am I. I'm really thinking about going over there anyway. I think, if for nothing else, it'll help me to keep it together. We're supposed to have the kiddos this weekend. I hope I'm out of this slump by then. Please, keep the prayers going upward...we still need it. Thanks for all your support and prayers. You'll never know how much we appreciate it! Love you all! Missy
I'm already dancing on the streets of gold and I can't stop celebrating in my soul cause
I'm living in the days ahead
Nothing on Earth could ever compare I can't wait for the day that I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better?
This song lets me know that Tiffany is much, MUCH happier there than she was here. But it's not helping me (us) cope with her absence. Last night it hit me hard. I think I've been trying to be strong for mom-in-law because I've been over there most of my time lately. But we really don't have any plans for today, so I didn't have to go over there. So, right now, she's home alone and so am I. I'm really thinking about going over there anyway. I think, if for nothing else, it'll help me to keep it together. We're supposed to have the kiddos this weekend. I hope I'm out of this slump by then. Please, keep the prayers going upward...we still need it. Thanks for all your support and prayers. You'll never know how much we appreciate it! Love you all! Missy
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Tiffany...
Tiff passed away on Tuesday around 4pm. We praise God that she received the ULTIMATE healing and God got the victory and all the glory! Please, all of you...don't be mad at God. We're not. We know where she is. I'm sad that I only got to spend the time that I did with her, I wished that time could have been saved...but I'm happy for the memories that we had. Yes...it's going to be tough...it already has been. But God is our strength when we are weak, our comfort, peace and strong tower when things aren't going our way. Please join us at the viewing and funeral. All of the info is on http://www.mvacc.org If you're across the country or world, you can leave us messages at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com Thank you for all your prayers and support! You are all such wonderful people!
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