Surprise!!!

I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to all the ladies who threw mw the surprise birthday party last night! It worked, even though I had my suspicions at first. I totally put it from my mind and so was quite surprised when you started singing! Thank you again! You are all so beautiful, inside and out and I thank God for you always! What would I do without frinds like you?

Japanese Exchange Student

Well, this is the sixth year that we have taken an exchange student, the first one being from Mexico, the rest from Japan. It is an amazing experience, and I am still in close contact with the first one, Ana, who even came to my wedding, seven years later! I have sadly not heard from any others, but hope one day to hear from them again. My parents had the first 3, and now my children and I have hosted the most recent 3. It is so much fun, and I hope to continue to do this! If anyone is interested, give me a shout and I can share all the information with you!

29 today...

Well, folks, I am now in my last year of my 20's! One more and I am the big 3-0! My twenties have been full of every emotion known to human beings from happiness to grief to anger, frustration, hey, you name it I felt it!!! Of course, every person goes through good and bad, but from this time forth I am just going to improve my state of mind and my living! With God, life is sooo good and can only get better! Married at 21, first baby at 22, cross-country move at 24, second baby at 26, separated at 26, another cross-country move at 27, and divorce at 29...all that adds up for a nasty set of events, but sometimes God works in such ways!!! I am home, happy, in love with God and my beautiful babies, and live life to the fullest!!!

Discipline...for me?

I had a rather funny incident with my son today...I asked him to clean up our playroom, and when he complained that he didn't want to, I told him the consequences were that he would lose a toy for a couple days if he didn't. It definitely motivated him, but when it was time for me to do the dishes, I was feeling lazy and decided to put it off a little while. Logan folded his arms and told me in no uncertain terms if I didn't do it, I would lose a privilege, and the one he chose was that he would take all my clothes away...hmmm...I asked him what I would wear and he said, "Nana's clothes of course!" Kids...haha...

To my friend forever, Misty Dawn Hamel

Ok, ok, Misty I am so sorry I missed writing this a few days ago when it really mattered. It's just been one of those weekends! But let me go on record to say you don't mean any less to me and I'll try harder next year to write the right day! Heehee...so....Happy 31st Birthday! I hope you had a super birthday and I wish I could have been there with you! Lucky you-you've been there(30) and done that-my turn is coming up in about a year...yiiii!!! I'll be 29 on Friday so I guess I'd better enjoy it while I can, huh? Back to you, though, thanks for being such a good friend to me! Where would I be today without your wise words of counsel??? Not home that's for sure...I love you Misty and pray for you always!!!

Shannon Brown

I have just had the sad news that a close friend of my family's has been diagnosed with cancer. That dreadful disease! Shannon has benn my Aunt since I was born, and regardless of the fact that we have not been close in a few years, she will always be special to me. God is doing miracles all the time, and I am claiming hers today! Love ya' "Aunty" Shannon and always praying for you!!!

End of a Dream...Beginning of a Future

Well, this is it. I have filed the appropriate papers, and as of December 31st, I will officially be single once again. It's a scary, yet peaceful prospect, and I pray constantly God paves my future every step of the way. My children are my top priority, and will always be, and if I can raise them to love God and be good Christians themselves, I have succeeded, and will know it has all been worth it. I look at Merrily, and how awesome she has done with her children and where they are today and I salute her. This may be the end of a dream I have had since I was little, but I truly believe God is not finished with me yet...

Happy Canada Day!

Ok, ok, I know I am a couple days late in saying it, but better late than never right? I hope everyones Canada Day was special! We went to Heritage Park today as it was the official holiday for quite a few places, and for me, it was a kids free day(besides my own!) so we went and had fun! I got burnt, due to my own stupidity in forgetting the sunscreen, but my kids were well doused, and sprayed liberally with Off, and just had a wonderful day! God is good and gave us the type of day perfect for being out in-not too hot, breezy, and just enough shade to be thankful for!!!