It's been such a long time since I posted...I've been getting several comments about needing to post again-so, here we go ...
The most exciting thing that has happened since I last posted was the baptism of BOTH of my parents! Two weeks ago, both Mom and Dad joined the Pathways dive team and it was a glorious day.
Here's why I titled my post God's Timing...well, because it was. You see, I was baptized over 30 years ago and I started praying for my entire family at that very moment. I have prayed consistently for most of the past 30 years that they would come to have a personal relationship with Jesus. I didn't give up those prayers until a few years ago...I wasn't seeing any progress in that area and figured that I could use my prayers for something or someone different. I was getting frustrated with God on so many levels..why wasn't he answering me?-was I not doing all that I should?..how long does one have to wait to have an answer to prayer?
Sooooo, I just stopped praying for them...what do you know, God reached down and just slapped me up side the head and let me know that HE was in control of the situation and not me! My parents started attending Pathways on February 15th of this year, and havent' left yet!! They are growing in their relationship with Jesus and it is so awesome to see. It has been such a blessing to me to have Mom and Dad with us every Sunday..we have 4 generations attending Pathways! It warms my heart to see my grandkids running out to greet them when they arrive each Sunday...
I have learned so much through all of this. I've learned that God IS in control, no matter how hard I try to take the control from him. I've learned that you can just NEVER say NEVER!( I would've bet a million dollars that my parents getting baptized would never have happened) I've learned that God's timing is always perfect, even though we may not see it at the time.I've learned also, that no matter how long it takes, don't give up on the prayers you're saying-seriously folks, 30 years!!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Hives....uff dah
I am a very frustrated woman right about now. I am having a hard time understanding how we have come so far with medical science in the year 2009 and yet they still don't have a way to diagnose WHY I am covered in hives for going on Day 5. You would think it would be an easy thing to do-they're just itchy red bumps ALL OVER ME!! Isn't there a blood test for goodness sake? Apparently not, as the Dr. told me on Monday-"well, it's an allergic reaction to something"! Duh!! I knew that before I even went in to see him. He gave me a bunch of medication and by the end of the day, they were all gone. Great, case closed...no such luck! They came back again on Tuesday and I called the Dr. again and they called in 2 more prescriptions. So now I'm taking 6 different meds and the stinking hives have not gone away at all. I am itching like crazy and frustrated beyond belief. I have racked my brain and I haven't done or ate anything different...what the heck? I have another apt. with the Dr on Tuesday and I hope that we do NOT have to talk about hives! I have heard from so many people who have suffered from them and not a one said that they ever figured out what was CAUSING them...lovely, just lovely. Thanks for letting me vent!!! I need to go now, I'm on the hunt for body-sized pieces of sand paper....
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Jolyn's Birthday
Today would have been Jolyn's 49th birthday. Jolyn, Pati (her sister) and I started a tradition of getting together somewhere between September 10th and October 5th (Pati's birthday) to spend the day together and go "fall shopping" and have lunch together. It was truly one of the highlights of my year and I looked forward to it immensely. After Jonie died, I knew that this year was going to be difficult to say the least. Pati and I decided on the day she died, that this year we would get together ON Jolyn's actual birthday.
My day started out with tears because when I pulled up Pati's facebook account, the picture she had on it was one of the 3 of us from last years day together...so, I drive to Bonney Lake and when I tell Pati about how my morning started, she handed me something-it was a 5 x 7 of the SAME picture! Uff dah, more tears and we haven't even left the house yet!
We started out at This-n-That in Enumclaw, and actually did pretty good. A few tears but not bad. The gal that worked there knew Jolyn and was very kind in her words to us. Then we headed to Sumner to Folk Art Gatherings where Jolyn worked...that, was HARD. I had a hard time just getting in the door, but I did. We walked around and collected a few things-I had put a cloth pumkin on the counter and Pati walked up and said"you could make that". WHAT???!! At the same time we both looked at each other and started laughing-she coudn't figure out where that came from and neither could I and then it dawned on BOTH of us...it was JOLYN!! Seriously, those were the exact words that Jolyn would always say to me when we shopped- Pati had NEVER said that to me before. How crazy was that?
LuAnn, the owner of the store, was talking and told us she needed "to come clean" about something. Turns out that Jonie had left her reading glasses at the store and LuAnn wanted to keep them there as she found herself using them when she'd forget hers. We told her to please keep them so that there would always be a little part of Jolyn there when we came to shop. We both tried them on , and put them back down and had a nice little cry. She did give me the chain that Jonie used to keep them around her neck-I'm now using it for my glasses.
We went to lunch and had great conversation and then went to Jolyn and Gary's house to see Gary. I'd not been there since her death and it was very difficult for me. I was thankful for all the boxes of kleenex that were around! Gary is doing amazingly well-it was just good to see him. Katie(daughter in law) and Noah ( grandson) were there too. We all shared some tears and some laughs together and it was a wonderful way to end the day. We missed Jolyn so much today, but she would've loved how we spent the day. We knew that she was having a very special birthday party with her Mom in heaven today...and they were both eating all the chocolate they could find! Happy Birthday Jolyn...I love you so much.
My day started out with tears because when I pulled up Pati's facebook account, the picture she had on it was one of the 3 of us from last years day together...so, I drive to Bonney Lake and when I tell Pati about how my morning started, she handed me something-it was a 5 x 7 of the SAME picture! Uff dah, more tears and we haven't even left the house yet!
We started out at This-n-That in Enumclaw, and actually did pretty good. A few tears but not bad. The gal that worked there knew Jolyn and was very kind in her words to us. Then we headed to Sumner to Folk Art Gatherings where Jolyn worked...that, was HARD. I had a hard time just getting in the door, but I did. We walked around and collected a few things-I had put a cloth pumkin on the counter and Pati walked up and said"you could make that". WHAT???!! At the same time we both looked at each other and started laughing-she coudn't figure out where that came from and neither could I and then it dawned on BOTH of us...it was JOLYN!! Seriously, those were the exact words that Jolyn would always say to me when we shopped- Pati had NEVER said that to me before. How crazy was that?
LuAnn, the owner of the store, was talking and told us she needed "to come clean" about something. Turns out that Jonie had left her reading glasses at the store and LuAnn wanted to keep them there as she found herself using them when she'd forget hers. We told her to please keep them so that there would always be a little part of Jolyn there when we came to shop. We both tried them on , and put them back down and had a nice little cry. She did give me the chain that Jonie used to keep them around her neck-I'm now using it for my glasses.
We went to lunch and had great conversation and then went to Jolyn and Gary's house to see Gary. I'd not been there since her death and it was very difficult for me. I was thankful for all the boxes of kleenex that were around! Gary is doing amazingly well-it was just good to see him. Katie(daughter in law) and Noah ( grandson) were there too. We all shared some tears and some laughs together and it was a wonderful way to end the day. We missed Jolyn so much today, but she would've loved how we spent the day. We knew that she was having a very special birthday party with her Mom in heaven today...and they were both eating all the chocolate they could find! Happy Birthday Jolyn...I love you so much.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Pathways in the Park
Yesterday was our church's annual Pathways in the Park day. It started out simply because the original school we rented ,needed us to not be there on a particular Sunday-what to do? Have church in the park and make it a fun day...and we did...and a tradition was born.
It's has always been a fun day. I love that we can be out in God's creation and worshipping him through music and speech. I have to say that we have usually faced some sort of weather obstacle on the day that's chosen-however, yesterday was a complete challenge! We have had record setting heat waves and days of no rain for the entire summer-what do we get on the one day we'd love it to be nice?... coldest day of the year and a record setting day for the most rain! God certainly does have a sense of humor doesn't he?
We were able to set up for the service under a covered area, but the rain came in sideways and the wind blew-oh my goodness were we all so cold! Everyone huddled around the barbeque grills to try and get a little warm...thanks to Joel and Cathy for bringing a nice HOT dish to share-it was really good! After lunch, the kids were determined to go on the jumpy and on the water slide-which they did. Freezing cold out and they still managed to have a lot of fun...seeing Tyson with his teeth chattering and his lips blue and still going down into the cold water made me ache all over! Oh, to be young and clueless again!( Well, I guess I could still be considered clueless at times..!)
The day ended earlier than usual, but we were able to spend time in fellowship with one another and in the end, that's what it's all about. I feel so blessed to be able to attend a church filled with so many wonderful people that I can call family. God is so good...and next year, He needs to bring us SUNSHINE!!
It's has always been a fun day. I love that we can be out in God's creation and worshipping him through music and speech. I have to say that we have usually faced some sort of weather obstacle on the day that's chosen-however, yesterday was a complete challenge! We have had record setting heat waves and days of no rain for the entire summer-what do we get on the one day we'd love it to be nice?... coldest day of the year and a record setting day for the most rain! God certainly does have a sense of humor doesn't he?
We were able to set up for the service under a covered area, but the rain came in sideways and the wind blew-oh my goodness were we all so cold! Everyone huddled around the barbeque grills to try and get a little warm...thanks to Joel and Cathy for bringing a nice HOT dish to share-it was really good! After lunch, the kids were determined to go on the jumpy and on the water slide-which they did. Freezing cold out and they still managed to have a lot of fun...seeing Tyson with his teeth chattering and his lips blue and still going down into the cold water made me ache all over! Oh, to be young and clueless again!( Well, I guess I could still be considered clueless at times..!)
The day ended earlier than usual, but we were able to spend time in fellowship with one another and in the end, that's what it's all about. I feel so blessed to be able to attend a church filled with so many wonderful people that I can call family. God is so good...and next year, He needs to bring us SUNSHINE!!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
The Evergreen State Fair
Today was the annual "Kelly family does the Monroe fair"...We have gone to the fair on Labor Day weekend every year for as long as we have lived back in Washington..22 consecutive years! Bree's birthday is always somewhere near Labor Day, and that's what she wants to do for her day...so, off we all go.
For the most part we have enjoyed the fair experience...there was one year when Tonya didn't want to go at all (during her teen years) and certainly made the experience less than satisfying. She spent her whole day staring at her then boyfriends picture...oh good grief! But hey, one year out of 22 isn't bad at all! Tonya has certainly come around and now is a great sport about going-although I don't believe it's her favorite thing to do!!
It's fun to do the fair now with the grandkids-they really love it. This year they loved to see the momma pig and her little babies...Bella loved to see the ducks...they had fun petting horses...Shane walked to the top of the huge slide ride and went down all by himself!...they rode a couple of rides...the boys had snow cones...Shaney Boy had to show off his new horse watch to one of the riders...Maddy filled her Crocs with ketchup!...they all rode on the horses...Auntie Bree actually held Tyson's hand!...we all ate scones...Maddy wanted to see the quilts...and best of all, nobody had a meltdown!!
The sad thing to me is now it's gotten so expensive to go. $10 admission, $10 to park, $25 for 6 kiddie rides, $7 for a sandwich, $3 to play most games...it's crazy! No wonder the fair attendance is down. No matter how much it ends up costing, I'm sure we'll continue to go , because the tradition is priceless!
For the most part we have enjoyed the fair experience...there was one year when Tonya didn't want to go at all (during her teen years) and certainly made the experience less than satisfying. She spent her whole day staring at her then boyfriends picture...oh good grief! But hey, one year out of 22 isn't bad at all! Tonya has certainly come around and now is a great sport about going-although I don't believe it's her favorite thing to do!!
It's fun to do the fair now with the grandkids-they really love it. This year they loved to see the momma pig and her little babies...Bella loved to see the ducks...they had fun petting horses...Shane walked to the top of the huge slide ride and went down all by himself!...they rode a couple of rides...the boys had snow cones...Shaney Boy had to show off his new horse watch to one of the riders...Maddy filled her Crocs with ketchup!...they all rode on the horses...Auntie Bree actually held Tyson's hand!...we all ate scones...Maddy wanted to see the quilts...and best of all, nobody had a meltdown!!
The sad thing to me is now it's gotten so expensive to go. $10 admission, $10 to park, $25 for 6 kiddie rides, $7 for a sandwich, $3 to play most games...it's crazy! No wonder the fair attendance is down. No matter how much it ends up costing, I'm sure we'll continue to go , because the tradition is priceless!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Happy Birthday Bree
Twenty eight years ago today, I gave birth to our youngest daughter, Bree. It is absolutely amazing to me how fast time goes. It really does seem like just yesterday that she was running around looking much like Maddy does now. Where does the time go?
I have so many memories from the past 28 years...crawling full speed and then stopping for no apparent reason to just roll over and look up at the ceiling...blonde curly hair flying in the wind at the beach..the nickname Breezy really fit..sharing "orngins"(oranges) with her Orngin Gampa(my Dad)...didn't want to go to pre-school cuz she didn't want to be away from me...dancing with her sister and singing to "Jesus Was Born Today" at Christmas...always being the tallest one in her class...picking flowers in the outfield of her t-ball games...playing the violin..gave me a surprise Birthday party with just her as the guest..more little league games than I can count..."Mom, I heard God's voice"...kept tabs on her big sister...All Star softball teams in the summers...not wanting to turn 10 years old(??!!)...Canyon Park Jr.High:softball, basketball and yes, soccer(UGH!!)..playing Alliance basketball with a fabulous group of girls and Mr. D as her coach..going to State in her soph year at Bothell for basketball and breaking her wrist taking a charge...crashing my car through the Suntana front window...playing Reign softball..getting baptized..more basketball at Bothell...Nick...valedictorian of the class of 2000 at Bothell...her dorm room was the exact dorm room I had when I met Al...playing 1 college softball tourney-did great and then quit..whipped cream bikini contest winner..(don't ask..)...meeting and falling in love with Jeremy...their wedding...presidents medallion winner and loads of other honors at CWU..John Doe/John Deere!..going through graduation TWICE at Central(don't even ask...) working at Quadrant..day after Thanksgiving Day shopping with her sister.. giving birth to 2 of the most beautiful girls on the planet...
Happy birthday Bree, I'm looking forward to the NEXT 28 years of memories. I love you so much and am so very proud and blessed to be your Mother. You are an amazing woman .
I have so many memories from the past 28 years...crawling full speed and then stopping for no apparent reason to just roll over and look up at the ceiling...blonde curly hair flying in the wind at the beach..the nickname Breezy really fit..sharing "orngins"(oranges) with her Orngin Gampa(my Dad)...didn't want to go to pre-school cuz she didn't want to be away from me...dancing with her sister and singing to "Jesus Was Born Today" at Christmas...always being the tallest one in her class...picking flowers in the outfield of her t-ball games...playing the violin..gave me a surprise Birthday party with just her as the guest..more little league games than I can count..."Mom, I heard God's voice"...kept tabs on her big sister...All Star softball teams in the summers...not wanting to turn 10 years old(??!!)...Canyon Park Jr.High:softball, basketball and yes, soccer(UGH!!)..playing Alliance basketball with a fabulous group of girls and Mr. D as her coach..going to State in her soph year at Bothell for basketball and breaking her wrist taking a charge...crashing my car through the Suntana front window...playing Reign softball..getting baptized..more basketball at Bothell...Nick...valedictorian of the class of 2000 at Bothell...her dorm room was the exact dorm room I had when I met Al...playing 1 college softball tourney-did great and then quit..whipped cream bikini contest winner..(don't ask..)...meeting and falling in love with Jeremy...their wedding...presidents medallion winner and loads of other honors at CWU..John Doe/John Deere!..going through graduation TWICE at Central(don't even ask...) working at Quadrant..day after Thanksgiving Day shopping with her sister.. giving birth to 2 of the most beautiful girls on the planet...
Happy birthday Bree, I'm looking forward to the NEXT 28 years of memories. I love you so much and am so very proud and blessed to be your Mother. You are an amazing woman .
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Friends
I have been in a reflective mood lately...Isn't it funny how this life we have works? Last night we had dear friends over for dinner and had a wonderful time. We didn't know these friends 4 years ago, and now, just couldn't imagine our life without them in it. We have a whole GROUP of friends that we didn't know 4 years ago, and can't imagine them not being in our life now.! Four years-a blip on the radar screen of life, but for me , the past 4 years have seemed like a lifetime...that's how long you would usually think it would take to make the friends we have made. Our common thread is that we have all met through our church, Pathways. We have gone to several churches over the years, and have never been as connected as we have been since coming to Pathways. The friendships we have made have been such blessings. We have shared our lives with each other, we've laughed together, we've even cried together. I am looking forward to seeing all of these relationships grow and am looking forward to the NEW friends we have yet to meet...
Monday, August 31, 2009
Bye bye Weed Patch
It has been almost 2 months since I quit my job at the Weed Patch. Never in my life did I ever think that I'd say those words "I quit my job"-but I certainly did. The Weed Patch had been my passion for over 20 years. The last couple of years had been incredibly difficult for me there-emotionally, physically, you name it. I'm not going to go into the exact reasons I quit, but trust me, they were valid.
I have spent a great deal of time thinking the past couple of months and what I have figured out, is that working at the Patch,basically sucked the life right out of me. That may sound strange, but it's true. When I wasn't physically at the Patch, I was thinking about the Patch-what displays to do, what to order,etc..I was seasonally very busy there-and this is the time of year when my looooong hours would start and then go until the end of the year. This will be the 1st time in over 20 years that I won't be working during the holidays. I'm excited about being able to decorate my OWN home and not feel rushed. I'm excited about being able to actually ENJOY the holidays because I won't be physically and mentally exhausted.
The other day I went to lunch with a couple of dear friends and they said how rested and happy I looked. They said that The Weed Patch obviously caused me more stress than I even imagined-(these are also the friends who convinced me that quitting was the RIGHT thing to do...they were so right and I thank them for nudging me over the cliff!!!) I thought I'd miss the store every day...guess what? haven't at all..weird huh?
What have I been doing since leaving the Patch? I've had a life! I have started taking better care of myself... I've started exercising...I've started losing weight...I've spent time with my grandkids...I've spent time with my husband :-)..I've spent time in my own Bible study...I've stopped watching TV constantly...I've re-connected with old friends...I'm learning how to use the new computer my hubby gave me for our anniversary...I'm going to volunteer in our church office...I'm on facebook...AND I've started this here blog-but best of all, I'm incredibly HAPPY!!! It was best said by my lovely eldest daughter who was commenting on ALL the CHANGES I've made since I quit-"hey Dad, where'd you bury Mom-cuz this just isn't her!" I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds ...stay tuned.
I have spent a great deal of time thinking the past couple of months and what I have figured out, is that working at the Patch,basically sucked the life right out of me. That may sound strange, but it's true. When I wasn't physically at the Patch, I was thinking about the Patch-what displays to do, what to order,etc..I was seasonally very busy there-and this is the time of year when my looooong hours would start and then go until the end of the year. This will be the 1st time in over 20 years that I won't be working during the holidays. I'm excited about being able to decorate my OWN home and not feel rushed. I'm excited about being able to actually ENJOY the holidays because I won't be physically and mentally exhausted.
The other day I went to lunch with a couple of dear friends and they said how rested and happy I looked. They said that The Weed Patch obviously caused me more stress than I even imagined-(these are also the friends who convinced me that quitting was the RIGHT thing to do...they were so right and I thank them for nudging me over the cliff!!!) I thought I'd miss the store every day...guess what? haven't at all..weird huh?
What have I been doing since leaving the Patch? I've had a life! I have started taking better care of myself... I've started exercising...I've started losing weight...I've spent time with my grandkids...I've spent time with my husband :-)..I've spent time in my own Bible study...I've stopped watching TV constantly...I've re-connected with old friends...I'm learning how to use the new computer my hubby gave me for our anniversary...I'm going to volunteer in our church office...I'm on facebook...AND I've started this here blog-but best of all, I'm incredibly HAPPY!!! It was best said by my lovely eldest daughter who was commenting on ALL the CHANGES I've made since I quit-"hey Dad, where'd you bury Mom-cuz this just isn't her!" I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds ...stay tuned.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
See-saw Sunday
Yep, that's exactly how today felt. I was up and down the whole day-emotionally that is... Church this morning was really good even though Dean was gone and Josh didn't lead worship...truthfully, I wasn't really excited about going today. As a wise young man told me once-those days when you don't feel like going, are the days you NEED to be there...and he was so right! The message on film by Pastor Andy Stanley was spot on and so applicable to my life right now. I enjoyed him so much that I listened to 2 more of his sermons tonight. I have a feeling that I'll be listening to his sermons on a regular basis .
After church we went to Applebees as I had a huge craving for their California shrimp/avacado salad-Al tried it too and he likes it as much as I do. It may be our new favorite place to go since all of our other favs have closed...
Had plans to do all sorts of things today and didn't really get much done..spent time reflecting on last Sunday and all that has happened since..I managed to sneak in a very little nap, but a nap none the less. Spent time doing Bella repair-she likes to move things all over the house. Went to put a new quilt on my table and realized that it was one I bought the last time I saw Jolyn in June-ya, major meltdown happened. I need to expect that those meltdowns will occur and just go with them when they do.
Al helped a lot today-he cleaned windows I can't reach and he did a couple loads of laundry. I will have to re-do the laundry once he leaves for work tomorrow...I had done a tiny load the other day and didn't re-set the load size-oops! He doesn't know that the large loads he did were done with the small size load setting-I'm just guessing that they're not very clean. If I tell him, he'll be DONE doing laundry...so for now, it's our little secret-OK?? I don't intend to ruin a good thing!
That's my sunday folks-the next time I want to feel like I'm on a see-saw, I want it to be at a playground with the little kiddos...! They all laughed when they saw me swinging last week-just WAIT till they see me on a see-saw!!!
After church we went to Applebees as I had a huge craving for their California shrimp/avacado salad-Al tried it too and he likes it as much as I do. It may be our new favorite place to go since all of our other favs have closed...
Had plans to do all sorts of things today and didn't really get much done..spent time reflecting on last Sunday and all that has happened since..I managed to sneak in a very little nap, but a nap none the less. Spent time doing Bella repair-she likes to move things all over the house. Went to put a new quilt on my table and realized that it was one I bought the last time I saw Jolyn in June-ya, major meltdown happened. I need to expect that those meltdowns will occur and just go with them when they do.
Al helped a lot today-he cleaned windows I can't reach and he did a couple loads of laundry. I will have to re-do the laundry once he leaves for work tomorrow...I had done a tiny load the other day and didn't re-set the load size-oops! He doesn't know that the large loads he did were done with the small size load setting-I'm just guessing that they're not very clean. If I tell him, he'll be DONE doing laundry...so for now, it's our little secret-OK?? I don't intend to ruin a good thing!
That's my sunday folks-the next time I want to feel like I'm on a see-saw, I want it to be at a playground with the little kiddos...! They all laughed when they saw me swinging last week-just WAIT till they see me on a see-saw!!!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
A Fitting Tribute
Today was the day of my cousin Jolyn's memorial service. I had been dreading this day for the whole week. Turns out it was nothing to dread-it was beautiful.
The pastor did an amazing job in his message. What I liked most about what he said was that he didn't need to do a gospel presentation because if you knew Jolyn..well, you KNEW. That is how she lived her life..she had her priorities in the correct places and she lived her life to please God. I wish I had my life as together as she had hers. I'm working on it but sometimes it just doesn't seem to go as I wished it would...
Her sons, Justin and Drew, did the eulogy and were incredible. I know there wasn't a dry eye in the whole church by the time they were through. It was a wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. Jolyn would've been so proud of both of them. She always was proud of them-no matter what they did. They have both turned into fine men of God.
It was comforting to talk to so many of her friends today and hear great stories about Jonie. The slide presentations they put together were wonderful and brought back so many memories. I especially enjoyed the one that was just all about Christmas-Jolyn and I both shared a love of the day our Saviour was born. I learned today too, that we share the same favorite flower-pink carnations...
I know that Jolyn loved the service today, she just had a different view...and oh by the way God, you better hope that there's chocolate in heaven...!!!
The pastor did an amazing job in his message. What I liked most about what he said was that he didn't need to do a gospel presentation because if you knew Jolyn..well, you KNEW. That is how she lived her life..she had her priorities in the correct places and she lived her life to please God. I wish I had my life as together as she had hers. I'm working on it but sometimes it just doesn't seem to go as I wished it would...
Her sons, Justin and Drew, did the eulogy and were incredible. I know there wasn't a dry eye in the whole church by the time they were through. It was a wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. Jolyn would've been so proud of both of them. She always was proud of them-no matter what they did. They have both turned into fine men of God.
It was comforting to talk to so many of her friends today and hear great stories about Jonie. The slide presentations they put together were wonderful and brought back so many memories. I especially enjoyed the one that was just all about Christmas-Jolyn and I both shared a love of the day our Saviour was born. I learned today too, that we share the same favorite flower-pink carnations...
I know that Jolyn loved the service today, she just had a different view...and oh by the way God, you better hope that there's chocolate in heaven...!!!
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Girlies
I spent today watching Madyson and Bella while Bree went to Belfair to do a job. Bella was excited to see me, Mady-not so much. I think she's a little stressed over Mommy working so much this week. Once Bree left, Mady was fine and just wanted to be all over Jammy. Got lots of hugs and kisses as we spent time singing songs together. How many times can you sing the same song? As many times as Mady wants!
It's interesting to see how miss Bella's personality is shaping up-she knows what she wants and doesn't hesitate to let you know if she's not getting it-she uses the highest pitch scream I've ever heard!! She isn't one bit afraid of her sister either-she takes after her like SHE'S the big sister.
We saw a garbage truck go by and Mady said "I don't wike Bewa-lets throw her in the garbage"! We had a little chat about how that wasn't very nice..don't think it sunk in at all.
Poor Bella had her fingers shut in the bathroom door, her head hit by the same door, and had a toy fall and hit her eye..not a good day for her.
Tonya came over with the boys to play and have lunch-they all did pretty well. It was time for her to go when the noise level in the playroom reached an unbearable level-they were all ringing bells while taking turns riding the horse and whipping it with a drumstick-Jammy couldn't take it anymore! They left and the girlies took naps and Jammy took a long break!! I truly believe that there's a reason you should have your children when you're young..it's exhausting to say the least and you don't have the energy you once did. That's what's great about being a Jammy...you get to play with 'em, love 'em and hug 'em and then you get to leave at the end of the day!
It's interesting to see how miss Bella's personality is shaping up-she knows what she wants and doesn't hesitate to let you know if she's not getting it-she uses the highest pitch scream I've ever heard!! She isn't one bit afraid of her sister either-she takes after her like SHE'S the big sister.
We saw a garbage truck go by and Mady said "I don't wike Bewa-lets throw her in the garbage"! We had a little chat about how that wasn't very nice..don't think it sunk in at all.
Poor Bella had her fingers shut in the bathroom door, her head hit by the same door, and had a toy fall and hit her eye..not a good day for her.
Tonya came over with the boys to play and have lunch-they all did pretty well. It was time for her to go when the noise level in the playroom reached an unbearable level-they were all ringing bells while taking turns riding the horse and whipping it with a drumstick-Jammy couldn't take it anymore! They left and the girlies took naps and Jammy took a long break!! I truly believe that there's a reason you should have your children when you're young..it's exhausting to say the least and you don't have the energy you once did. That's what's great about being a Jammy...you get to play with 'em, love 'em and hug 'em and then you get to leave at the end of the day!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
My Cousin Jolyn
My heart is very heavy this week. My beautiful cousin, Jolyn, was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident on Sunday. I have spent the week asking God why and trying to process and make sense of this...there are no answers. I do know that God is in control and he can somehow make something good out of this horrible situation. I also know that someday I will see Jolyn again and I take great comfort in that.
Jolyn was more than just my cousin-she was my friend. I loved every single minute that we ever spent together. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved God with her whole heart. We always had such fun when we were together. We loved to go "country" shopping together..lunches..talking for hours...laughing together. I remember times we laughed so hard together that we got headaches...and then we laughed even harder! I will miss her infectious laugh.
She also loved to decorate her home like I do-well, actually, NOT like I do..she'd always give me a hard time about how much "stuff" I had. She was very talented in so many ways. I used to hate going out with her shopping because if I found something I wanted to buy, she'd say "you could make that Barbara Jane". So I'd leave without buying it and then I didn't MAKE it either!
She would see something in a store and then go home and do it herself-I loved that about her.
The world lost an amazing woman on Sunday and I lost my cousin and my friend. I love you Jolyn and I will miss you every day for the rest of my life.
Jolyn was more than just my cousin-she was my friend. I loved every single minute that we ever spent together. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved God with her whole heart. We always had such fun when we were together. We loved to go "country" shopping together..lunches..talking for hours...laughing together. I remember times we laughed so hard together that we got headaches...and then we laughed even harder! I will miss her infectious laugh.
She also loved to decorate her home like I do-well, actually, NOT like I do..she'd always give me a hard time about how much "stuff" I had. She was very talented in so many ways. I used to hate going out with her shopping because if I found something I wanted to buy, she'd say "you could make that Barbara Jane". So I'd leave without buying it and then I didn't MAKE it either!
She would see something in a store and then go home and do it herself-I loved that about her.
The world lost an amazing woman on Sunday and I lost my cousin and my friend. I love you Jolyn and I will miss you every day for the rest of my life.
The official first post!
Welcome to the official first post of my blog..never in a million years did I think that I would be doing a blog. However, I have learned to never say never! I have been making so many changes in my life lately, that this just seemed to be the time to start something entirely new.
I titled my blog Jammy's Journal as I assume that most of my blogging will involve my grandchildren in some way, shape, or form! Shaney Boy started calling my "Jammy" instead of Grammy and it's stuck...I love it..there aren't any other "Jammy's" out there that I have heard of.
I'm looking forward to doing this-I love to read other blogs and I'm excited to see how this new little venture for me will turn out...Stay tuned folks!
I titled my blog Jammy's Journal as I assume that most of my blogging will involve my grandchildren in some way, shape, or form! Shaney Boy started calling my "Jammy" instead of Grammy and it's stuck...I love it..there aren't any other "Jammy's" out there that I have heard of.
I'm looking forward to doing this-I love to read other blogs and I'm excited to see how this new little venture for me will turn out...Stay tuned folks!
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