It's a late night and I can't sleep. Little Galen is lying here beside me snoring away. Oh to be youthful again! I think As I recall, I slept pretty darn good as a youngster.
Speaking of being a youngster, my thirty year high school reunion is coming up. Part of me would really like to go but another part of me doesn't want to.
Kaidee has graduated! Wow! I now have grown children. I'm so glad they like me enough to live with me. I would miss them so very much if they chose to move out. I'm proud of them both. I pray that each of them will turn to God for direction and guidance throughout life. I don't want them to make unwise choices because their life isn't where it should be with God. He has to be #1. That is not easy at their ages but they just must put him first for their lives to be Right. Life is difficult enough as it is.
Father in heaven, I pray for each person that reads this blog. Please touch each life in a way that he or she will KNOW that You ARE God. Please move each individual who reads these words to choose to make you first in his/her life. Lead them to understanding and wisdom through Your Word and into salvation if he/she is not already saved. Oh Lord, Thank you for every eye that lands on this page. Thank you for him/her and let him/her know love. Help us all to put away our pride and die daily so that Your work can be accomplished in us. In Christ's holy name I pray, Amen.
I felt compelled to pray...
Well................ it's late..........Good Night!
Selecting the perfect rock!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
whew.........
Wow! Another school year over. Sometimes I forget that the end comes so quickly! Today was 9th grade recognition and three of my students will be moving on. Goodness! That will be a change for next year. So far there doesn't appear to be any students moving up to my program from the elementary level next year, so I'll have only four students next year. That also means a reduction in staff as well. That will not be an easy thing as I really like all my staff.
My mom came for a visit. Yay! Kaidee graduates from High School this week and mom came to watch. It's been a nice visit. Tomorrow night we're going to a theater production in Kansas City. It has been sooooooo long since I have done anything of the sort. I am very pumped about it! I dearly LOVE live performances and am really looking forward to it!
School ends tomorrow... until summer school begins that is. It will be a nice little two week break. Summer school is always a nice change as well because it's only four days a week, and 4 hours daily.
This should prove to be a really good summer now that we are in the new home, and I have my new car.
New home... new car... new friends... new beginning... and it's good, as is the Lord!
May He that is All Keep and Bless each of You!
My mom came for a visit. Yay! Kaidee graduates from High School this week and mom came to watch. It's been a nice visit. Tomorrow night we're going to a theater production in Kansas City. It has been sooooooo long since I have done anything of the sort. I am very pumped about it! I dearly LOVE live performances and am really looking forward to it!
School ends tomorrow... until summer school begins that is. It will be a nice little two week break. Summer school is always a nice change as well because it's only four days a week, and 4 hours daily.
This should prove to be a really good summer now that we are in the new home, and I have my new car.
New home... new car... new friends... new beginning... and it's good, as is the Lord!
May He that is All Keep and Bless each of You!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
new home
Wow, We moved! This is certainly a new beginning. The house is very nice, it has great character and feels very warm and homey. It doesn't feel the same as the "blue" house but I think that is the difference between renting and owning. It feels a little like going backwards in life, but I believe that God is in control.
The blue house hasn't sold yet. I am praying it will by the end of the month. I have received several offers from investors but all very, vey low. I'm going to try to sell it as a fixer-upper to someone who wants to live in it through a realtor. Please pray with me for no less than $150,000.00. It appraised in 10/2006 for $185,000.00 and is in the same shape it was then. The needs are paint inside and out, new carpeting in the bedrooms, a refrigerator and a stove. The mechanicals are all fairly new, within seven years and the structure is excellent.
Galen LOVES the new house. He tells us all the time. He says, "I love the rock house".
It's late and we have church in the morning.
God bless you all!
Goodnight
The blue house hasn't sold yet. I am praying it will by the end of the month. I have received several offers from investors but all very, vey low. I'm going to try to sell it as a fixer-upper to someone who wants to live in it through a realtor. Please pray with me for no less than $150,000.00. It appraised in 10/2006 for $185,000.00 and is in the same shape it was then. The needs are paint inside and out, new carpeting in the bedrooms, a refrigerator and a stove. The mechanicals are all fairly new, within seven years and the structure is excellent.
Galen LOVES the new house. He tells us all the time. He says, "I love the rock house".
It's late and we have church in the morning.
God bless you all!
Goodnight
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Beginning to move
Tomorrow is the day we begin to move! The official move date is Thursday, March 20th, but tomorrow we pick up the keys and plan to move a few things around before Thursday morning. Thursday is also my gandson's 3rd birthday so we will celebrate in our new home. For his birthday he is getting a cool outdoor playset with swings, a slide and a fort. He is going to be so excited!
The Lord is so good! We have three different potential buyers for the current house. Or should I say three offers? I haven't received the final figure from one of the potential buyers, but have been told I should have it by the end of the week. I will be so glad when this is all over. This year is going to rock! God's blessings are just flowing deep and wide and we are going to Praise Him and give Him all the glory, Glory!!
So this is Spring Break. Although its cold and drippy outside it's going to be a good week. Unpacking and decorating the new house will be fun. The girls and I are really looking forward to it. I'm sure there will be some differences of opinions, but hopefully they will be settled with loving compromise.
Well, lots to do tomorrow so I'll put this away for the night.
God loves you and so do I!!
The Lord is so good! We have three different potential buyers for the current house. Or should I say three offers? I haven't received the final figure from one of the potential buyers, but have been told I should have it by the end of the week. I will be so glad when this is all over. This year is going to rock! God's blessings are just flowing deep and wide and we are going to Praise Him and give Him all the glory, Glory!!
So this is Spring Break. Although its cold and drippy outside it's going to be a good week. Unpacking and decorating the new house will be fun. The girls and I are really looking forward to it. I'm sure there will be some differences of opinions, but hopefully they will be settled with loving compromise.
Well, lots to do tomorrow so I'll put this away for the night.
God loves you and so do I!!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
new beginning????
Please pray for us....................
As I have said before, I am trying to sell my house. Recently a realtor suggested that we move out in order to sell it. She said that folks could see the possibilities without all of our "things" in it. About the same time a rental property within the exact price range and location became available to us. It has EVERY feature on our wish list except a fenced in back yard, which the landlord said could be added. Here is the dilemma................ if we move out before the house sells, we could be paying for both homes for a while. Now, my house could sell in a matter of days or weeks, but it could take longer. The realtor doesn't believe this will be the case, but of couse is unwilling to make any guarantee, which I understand. However, with all of us living in this house there is just too much stuff and we are getting nowhere trying to sell it in the state it is in. Additionally, we LOVE the rental house, and since I have no plans to purchase believe it to be perfect for us. We have enough savings put aside to pay for both for several months (6 - 7). Additionally I have received two offers from investors though quite a bit below what I am asking. Each however is more than what I owe. I believe if worse comes to worse I can always contact one of them and receive enough to pay it off and clear a little bit. Probably the same or close to the amount I will be spending out of savings. The realtor believes we can expect much more and doesn't recommend I accept such low offers. I want to please God in all that I do. I do not want to grieve him by making a wrong decision. (Been there, done that!)I know financially it makes sense to wait until the house is sold, but I respect the realtor's knowledge as well. Our pastor of course, suggests the most secure financial path................ and I don't disagree but who's to say the realtor isn't right and once empty it will sell very quickly. I am asking $25,000.00 under market value afterall. Finally, I want to move out and so do the girls. This is our flesh talking (want)yes, but it also makes some sense since we have had little luck while in it so far. We have begun to pack our belongings so to clear alot of the clutter out and perhaps the house will sell within the week. (Did I mention I really want to move?) I even believe a source of my migranes could be all the stress from this place. Couldn't God bless us with a quick sale even if I am taking a risk? I recognize I have free will and can do what I want but I really don't want to disappoint my heavenly Father by being unwise and selfish if that is what I am being. Am I being unwise????????? Is this a new beginning that should begin?????????
Please pray that God make it very, very, very clear. (Have I already said I really love the rental and seriously want to move?) I do not feel guilt nor conviction either way. But would like to know I am on HIS path.
As I have said before, I am trying to sell my house. Recently a realtor suggested that we move out in order to sell it. She said that folks could see the possibilities without all of our "things" in it. About the same time a rental property within the exact price range and location became available to us. It has EVERY feature on our wish list except a fenced in back yard, which the landlord said could be added. Here is the dilemma................ if we move out before the house sells, we could be paying for both homes for a while. Now, my house could sell in a matter of days or weeks, but it could take longer. The realtor doesn't believe this will be the case, but of couse is unwilling to make any guarantee, which I understand. However, with all of us living in this house there is just too much stuff and we are getting nowhere trying to sell it in the state it is in. Additionally, we LOVE the rental house, and since I have no plans to purchase believe it to be perfect for us. We have enough savings put aside to pay for both for several months (6 - 7). Additionally I have received two offers from investors though quite a bit below what I am asking. Each however is more than what I owe. I believe if worse comes to worse I can always contact one of them and receive enough to pay it off and clear a little bit. Probably the same or close to the amount I will be spending out of savings. The realtor believes we can expect much more and doesn't recommend I accept such low offers. I want to please God in all that I do. I do not want to grieve him by making a wrong decision. (Been there, done that!)I know financially it makes sense to wait until the house is sold, but I respect the realtor's knowledge as well. Our pastor of course, suggests the most secure financial path................ and I don't disagree but who's to say the realtor isn't right and once empty it will sell very quickly. I am asking $25,000.00 under market value afterall. Finally, I want to move out and so do the girls. This is our flesh talking (want)yes, but it also makes some sense since we have had little luck while in it so far. We have begun to pack our belongings so to clear alot of the clutter out and perhaps the house will sell within the week. (Did I mention I really want to move?) I even believe a source of my migranes could be all the stress from this place. Couldn't God bless us with a quick sale even if I am taking a risk? I recognize I have free will and can do what I want but I really don't want to disappoint my heavenly Father by being unwise and selfish if that is what I am being. Am I being unwise????????? Is this a new beginning that should begin?????????
Please pray that God make it very, very, very clear. (Have I already said I really love the rental and seriously want to move?) I do not feel guilt nor conviction either way. But would like to know I am on HIS path.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Interesting..................... I took this test....
| You Are 2: The Helper |
 You're incredibly empathetic and care about everyone you know. Able to see the good in others, you're thoughtful, warm, and sincere. You connect with people who are charming and charismatic. At Your Best: You are deeply giving, altruistic, and humble. You devote your life to others while caring for yourself too. At Your Worst: You are manipulative and enjoy making other people guilty. Your Fixation: Rejection Your Primary Fear: Being unworthy of love Your Primary Desire: To be loved unconditionally Other Number 2's: Mother Teresa, John Travolta, Princess Diana, Dr. Phil, and Mr. Rogers. |
http://www.blogthings.com/whatnumberareyouquiz/">What Number Are You?
Monday, March 3, 2008
vote for my beautiful, beautiful boy!!!
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The above link is for a site where you can vote for Galen's photo. His mother put it in a picture contest and his is a finalist. Yea!!!
The above link is for a site where you can vote for Galen's photo. His mother put it in a picture contest and his is a finalist. Yea!!!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
It's been a while..................................
It's been a while since my last post. I've had a lot to do and have been so tired when I get home from school. Last weekend I went to a conference on Aspergers/Autism with the main speaker being Brenda Smith Myles, a nationally known expert and professor at the University of Kansas. The first break out session on careers/turning passions into paychecks was awesome! The following two sessions were only so-so. I have already put much of the information I learned into lessons for my classroom.
Last week, the girls and I found a house that we fell in love with. It has everything we are looking for and the price is perfect! We put in an application and hope to hear something some time this week. Also, an investor is coming to look at our current home to offer me a price for it. We are praying that he offers us what I want for this house and that we are approved for the "new" house. It would be such a blessing from God to get out from under this debt and move into a house we can better afford. It is of course, up to Him. We have put it in His hands. If we get the amount I am wanting, I will be able to buy a car too. It will be so nice when everything is settled.
Today was women's bible study. We studied Proverbs 31,the virtuous woman. Wow! Wouldn't it be great to be considered one. What a blessing to others she was/is. I pray that my heavenly Father would draw me closer and help me grow to be a virtuous woman! Our D1 classes will certainly help to get me started. Carol will be a lot of fun to work with.
It's getting late so I will close now.
Love to all
In Him,
Last week, the girls and I found a house that we fell in love with. It has everything we are looking for and the price is perfect! We put in an application and hope to hear something some time this week. Also, an investor is coming to look at our current home to offer me a price for it. We are praying that he offers us what I want for this house and that we are approved for the "new" house. It would be such a blessing from God to get out from under this debt and move into a house we can better afford. It is of course, up to Him. We have put it in His hands. If we get the amount I am wanting, I will be able to buy a car too. It will be so nice when everything is settled.
Today was women's bible study. We studied Proverbs 31,the virtuous woman. Wow! Wouldn't it be great to be considered one. What a blessing to others she was/is. I pray that my heavenly Father would draw me closer and help me grow to be a virtuous woman! Our D1 classes will certainly help to get me started. Carol will be a lot of fun to work with.
It's getting late so I will close now.
Love to all
In Him,
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Day 4....
Monday I began eating healthier, and boy howdy am I craving comfort food! I can't exactly remember how I got through these days before but I know I made it through. I blew it tonight, Madi brought home pizza for Galen and I ate some. Darn it!! It frustrates me to not have strong enough will power. Tomorrow is another day, another opportunity to eat better. I'm determined to get through this thing! It's actually the detoxing from sugar that's getting to me. Right now I would love a bowl of chocolate almond ice cream and a huge cafe vanilla frappuccino to go with it. Doesn't that sound wonderful? The thing to do is read my bible when the cravings begin. God will provide the will power if I just turn it over to him.
Only one more day this week, yay! The snow is coming down so heavy that maybe we won't have school tomorrow. I have a lot I can do around the house if school is canceled. That would be great. There is so much to do here. The house needs so much attention and we really have to get to work on it. It is just so hard.
I'm tired........... It's time for me to go to bed.
Love you, Goodnight!
Only one more day this week, yay! The snow is coming down so heavy that maybe we won't have school tomorrow. I have a lot I can do around the house if school is canceled. That would be great. There is so much to do here. The house needs so much attention and we really have to get to work on it. It is just so hard.
I'm tired........... It's time for me to go to bed.
Love you, Goodnight!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
What a day today was!
To say challenging would be an understatement...... today was tough. I love being an Autism Specialist. I love the kids. I love my staff. Some days however, the behaviors of the students and reactions of the staff just make my head hurt.
I have a conference this Saturday in Kansas City. It's regarding "The Hidden Curriculum". I wish everyone of my staff could attend. The speaker, Brenda Smith-Myles is a nationally known autism specialist from KU. I have several of her books and I believe that this conference will be great. Focusing on "The Hidden Curriculum" is one of the very best ways to integrate our students into the "real" world. I'm looking forward to it.
I have a conference this Saturday in Kansas City. It's regarding "The Hidden Curriculum". I wish everyone of my staff could attend. The speaker, Brenda Smith-Myles is a nationally known autism specialist from KU. I have several of her books and I believe that this conference will be great. Focusing on "The Hidden Curriculum" is one of the very best ways to integrate our students into the "real" world. I'm looking forward to it.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Lazy Evening
Today I began detoxing my body from sugar. The first day generally isn't so awful but I know tomorrow or the next day will be. No sugar............ ugh, but with God's help I'm going to do it.
Tonight is such a lazy evening. I'm just sitting here with my grandson and my dog Beau chillin watching American Idol. I really don't like reality tv, so I'm not paying much attention to it. Beau is though. He is sitting on the left side of the bed just watching the tv intently. Usually his attention span isn't this long. He must like the music. Beau is such a cutie. He's a creme colored French Bulldog. He is 13 months old and is soooooo precious. His personality is equally adorable!
I promised my class a pizza party if they were good for the substitute while I was in PCM training. All but one was very good as I understand. Of course, the one that acted out will make eveyone else miserable if I buy pizza for the rest. Tomorrow will be a challenging day for my staff and me.
Well this is boring stuff, but I felt I should write a bit. Perhaps tomorrow will give me lots to write about.
Love to you
In Him,
Tonight is such a lazy evening. I'm just sitting here with my grandson and my dog Beau chillin watching American Idol. I really don't like reality tv, so I'm not paying much attention to it. Beau is though. He is sitting on the left side of the bed just watching the tv intently. Usually his attention span isn't this long. He must like the music. Beau is such a cutie. He's a creme colored French Bulldog. He is 13 months old and is soooooo precious. His personality is equally adorable!
I promised my class a pizza party if they were good for the substitute while I was in PCM training. All but one was very good as I understand. Of course, the one that acted out will make eveyone else miserable if I buy pizza for the rest. Tomorrow will be a challenging day for my staff and me.
Well this is boring stuff, but I felt I should write a bit. Perhaps tomorrow will give me lots to write about.
Love to you
In Him,
Monday, February 18, 2008
First day of the work week
Monday......The first day of the work week. Today; President's Day.
I can't decide if I like Mondays or not. Sometimes I think it's good to get going. You know, get the week started, but I'm thinking it might work better for me on Thursay................maybe Wednesday at the earliest. Then the weekend can begin Friday evening as usual. That would be so awesome!
I did well on my quiz, 100%. Yay! However, no more PCM training for me. Unfortunately, I am not able to finish the training. It was slightly embarrassing, but I just can't get up and down like I used to be able to. My knees and back are too weak I guess. I'll try it again this summer after working out and strengthening for a few months.
In addition to working out I'm changing my diet as well. I'm trying to eat healthier. As long as I'm eating at home I should be okay. It's fast food that causes a problem. It's really best to stay away from fast food anyway. The really hard part is detoxing from sugar. Splenda helps but I don't think Hostess makes sno balls with Splenda. Bummer! After about two weeks the cravings go away, but getting through those two weeks is tough. I can't remember exactly how I managed that previously, but if I remember correctly, sugar free jello played a large part in it. Sugar free jello and hand whipped, whipped cream. yum!
More beginnings........................whew! God is turning things upside down around here. Just exactly what I need. Turning things upside down can be alot of fun. It's all in how you look at it.
I can't decide if I like Mondays or not. Sometimes I think it's good to get going. You know, get the week started, but I'm thinking it might work better for me on Thursay................maybe Wednesday at the earliest. Then the weekend can begin Friday evening as usual. That would be so awesome!
I did well on my quiz, 100%. Yay! However, no more PCM training for me. Unfortunately, I am not able to finish the training. It was slightly embarrassing, but I just can't get up and down like I used to be able to. My knees and back are too weak I guess. I'll try it again this summer after working out and strengthening for a few months.
In addition to working out I'm changing my diet as well. I'm trying to eat healthier. As long as I'm eating at home I should be okay. It's fast food that causes a problem. It's really best to stay away from fast food anyway. The really hard part is detoxing from sugar. Splenda helps but I don't think Hostess makes sno balls with Splenda. Bummer! After about two weeks the cravings go away, but getting through those two weeks is tough. I can't remember exactly how I managed that previously, but if I remember correctly, sugar free jello played a large part in it. Sugar free jello and hand whipped, whipped cream. yum!
More beginnings........................whew! God is turning things upside down around here. Just exactly what I need. Turning things upside down can be alot of fun. It's all in how you look at it.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Beginning a new week
Today is Sunday. What a day it has been. It snowed 2 - 3 inches here and when we got ready to leave for church it was quite a surprise! As usual, church was a blessing. Sunday School was fun. Lots of good scripture and fellowship as we played Bible Scattegories. Gabe's sermon on pride was so convicting. Truth is ALWAYS such a blessing to hear. Getting rid of pride from my life will be a chore. It's that dying to self daily that is so necessary. It is something to practice every day. More Holy Spirit, less me!
We found out this morning who our disciple trainers will be. Carol D. will be mine. I'm excited about getting started. It will be fun to get to know her and seeing how God will use her my life and hopefully me in hers. Madi and Kaidee ae excited about who they received as well. It will be awesome to be plugged into the church and serve where the Lord wants to use us.
Madison and Kaidee spent the whole day here at the house. Which of course meant Galen did too. He was such a cranky boy today! He finally fell asleep around 1:45 this afternoon and slept until nearly 6:00pm. The boy was tired! I think he is struggling with a cold as well.
I have a quiz tomorrow at the PCM training. I studied so I hope I do well. It's been a few years since I have had to take a test. I like the PCM philosophy.
It's late, so I should end for the night. Good night to all!
God Loves You. So do I.
We found out this morning who our disciple trainers will be. Carol D. will be mine. I'm excited about getting started. It will be fun to get to know her and seeing how God will use her my life and hopefully me in hers. Madi and Kaidee ae excited about who they received as well. It will be awesome to be plugged into the church and serve where the Lord wants to use us.
Madison and Kaidee spent the whole day here at the house. Which of course meant Galen did too. He was such a cranky boy today! He finally fell asleep around 1:45 this afternoon and slept until nearly 6:00pm. The boy was tired! I think he is struggling with a cold as well.
I have a quiz tomorrow at the PCM training. I studied so I hope I do well. It's been a few years since I have had to take a test. I like the PCM philosophy.
It's late, so I should end for the night. Good night to all!
God Loves You. So do I.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
New Beginning
Since I am starting a new life, I thought I'd start a new journal as well. Eight is the number of new beginnings, so I am so excited for this beginning in 2008. I am in the process of getting my house ready for sell. I am just at the begining stage so there is much to do. Cleaning this place up is going to be tough. After 15 years of stuff accumulating in this house, I'm not certain where to begin. My girls say they will help. That will be nice. I'd like to sell the house by the end of March or April. It would really be nice to move over Spring Break.
Tomorrow we begin our discipleship training at LLF. I anxious to get started. Another new beginning!
Tomorrow we begin our discipleship training at LLF. I anxious to get started. Another new beginning!
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