Overheard

I was on the computer last night, checking email, and could hear Ann and Andrew in the shower together. Yes, they still love to shower and take baths together, they play with shaving cream and have contests to see who can hold their breath the longest etc. I digress. I could hear them singing at the top of their lungs. "What were they singing" you ask? The National Anthem. I think we watch too much sports. Actually Annie is doing a patriotic program for the 3rd grade on veterans day and is so pumped about it. She is constantly singing patriotic songs around the house, pretty cute, especially when she gets the words wrong.

You know your short when....

You pull out jeans from the winter bin and say to yourself " how did these capris get in here." Those aren't capri's your legs are just that short silly!

I finished a book!

It isn't even one from the list! I keep a book in the car to read while I wait at practices and in line to pick up Andrew at Kindergarten. I am nothing if not efficient!
The title: "Preparing him for the other woman: a mothers guide to raising her son to love a wife and lead a family" by Sheri Rose Shepherd
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Very good book, for moms of boys of course. Small, quick read. Took me months of course though! hee hee. I have a feeling I will refer to it for years to come.

Heavy Heart

I have a heavy heart today. I heard of two deaths yesterday. One, a 57 year old friend, a nurse I used to work with in Wakarusa. She died after a 3 year battle with breast cancer. What a brutal disease. She was so full of life, a funny, funny lady. She has been a school nurse for years and really just loved children. Her legacy in their lives will live on. She was the mom of 5 kids two of which are still in high school.
And then, I heard Lisa Lengacher died very unexpectedly yesterday. She was 39 with 2 teen girls. Her daughter came home for lunch and found her. They think she may have had an aneurysm. How horrible. I just can't imagine, and keep thinking of their poor families. They are believers, but we know their grief is overwhelming.

Our family knows, even when expected, it hurts so very much to lose someone you love. Time helps you deal with it, but the pain never goes away. It has been 10 years since Jane died and I cry as I write this. I miss her so. God has taught us so much in her life and in her death, as these families will come to learn. The pain is still so fresh now.

Have faith, our God knows the future, and He works it all out. Thank you God.
" For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11
God doesn't promise there won't be pain, but He does promise He will see us through.

Monday Menus

Monday-Amys day
Tuna melts
Caesar salad
grapes

Tuesday
Spaghetti w/ turkey meatballs
garlic bread
salad

Wednesday
French dip sandwiches au jus(we went out to dinner last week)
green beans
strawberries

thursday
Lemon chicken
rice
broccoli
apples

friday
pizza

Saturday
chili
Sunday
Soups

cubs

I am officially mourning.... so here are my only comments on the Cubs playoff performance...

disgusting
regrettable
frustrating
discouraging
hopeless
101 years


however.....

Hope springs eternal.....next year is going to be the year!!!!

Harden is back with big Z and Lilly and hopefully Demps....

all is well...

Joe

Amy's New Blog

Hello Everyone! Its Amy. Im here to tell you that I have made my own Blog. It is not as "familyish" as this one is. Its more about my life. Ex- School, Homework, Cubs, Retreat..etc, etc. SO, you don't have to look at it, just if you want to. I think its absolutly AWESOME. But ya know, thats just me.

sisterdaughterfriend.blogspot.com

Thats it. Just go there and VWOILA!! Your at my blog!

Amy