This was the first Christmas Eve I did not work in eight years!
I literally had to stop and think about how long it's been, but I think eight is correct.
Most of my shopping was done, but I went to the Rally Store with my sister-in-law to get Dan a couple of Texas Tech things. That is the coolest store! They have the most Tech stuff I've seen outside of Lubbock, TX! They also carry as much stuff for Baylor, OU, UT, A&M, Mavs, Cowboys, and Stars.
I finished wrapping up Christmas treats for co-workers and got them delivered.
Finished wrapping gifts.
We went to the Studio Movie Grill for dinner and a movie. It was the first time we'd been there. Not a lot of people were out, so we ended up having the theatre to ourselves. We saw Did You Hear About the Morgans? It was so-so. We had fun, though.
Dressed Rosie up as an elf. She looked so cute. She didn't mind the outfit because it was so cold, it was just the hat that she wasn't a fan of. Needless to say, the hat didn't stay on long!
Speaking of the cold....it snowed!!! I mean, SNOWED!!! It was incredible. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.
Well, almost....
Christmas Eve is also my daddy's birthday.
It would have been perfect if we could have all been together.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Psalm 73
Psalm 73
The Tragedy of the Wicked, and the Blessedness of Trust in God
A Psalm of Asaph, Truly God is good to Israel. To such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no pangs in their death, but their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men, nor are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride serves as their necklace; violence covers them like a garment. Their eyes bulge with abundance; they have more than heart could wish. They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; they speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth. Therefore his people return here, and waters of a full cup are drained by them. And they say, "How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?" Behold, these are the ungodly, who are always at ease; they increase in riches. Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence. For all day long I have been plagued, and chastened every morning. If I had said, "I will speak thus," Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children. When I thought of how to understand this, it was too painful for me--until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end. Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image. Thus, my heart was grieved, and I was vexed in my mind. I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry. But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God. That I may declare all Your works.
Our pastor preached on this scripture several weeks ago. It was almost as if he was preaching right at me! I can identify with this Psalm. It seems that the wicked in this passage have all the comforts and their lives are grand while it's not going so well with the righteous.
When we were at the retreat I told how one day while I was looking for a parking space at school, and I just lost it because I was convinced that God did not love me anymore because if He really did love me I would not be in want for anything...my own family, good grades, steady income...a parking spot! The Lord did a great work in my heart during the retreat, and, YES! I know He loves me. It wasn't long after the retreat that Pastor Jeff did this sermon and it pricked my heart even more.
There were two things in particular he said that I haven't forgotten:
1. Worship cures envy by giving us a proper perspective.
When I thought of how to understand this, it was too painful for me--until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end.
It's amazing how He communicates to us through worship...how He gives us His peace as we focus on praising Him.
2. This is the only Heaven some people we envy have.
Has it sunk in yet?
Some of the people we envy are living the good life now, but are bound for an eternity in hell because they don't know Christ. We may not be keeping up with the Jones's, but we have the blessed hope that better is one day in His courts than thousands elsewhere.
You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
The Tragedy of the Wicked, and the Blessedness of Trust in God
A Psalm of Asaph, Truly God is good to Israel. To such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no pangs in their death, but their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men, nor are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride serves as their necklace; violence covers them like a garment. Their eyes bulge with abundance; they have more than heart could wish. They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; they speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth. Therefore his people return here, and waters of a full cup are drained by them. And they say, "How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?" Behold, these are the ungodly, who are always at ease; they increase in riches. Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence. For all day long I have been plagued, and chastened every morning. If I had said, "I will speak thus," Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children. When I thought of how to understand this, it was too painful for me--until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end. Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image. Thus, my heart was grieved, and I was vexed in my mind. I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry. But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God. That I may declare all Your works.
Our pastor preached on this scripture several weeks ago. It was almost as if he was preaching right at me! I can identify with this Psalm. It seems that the wicked in this passage have all the comforts and their lives are grand while it's not going so well with the righteous.
When we were at the retreat I told how one day while I was looking for a parking space at school, and I just lost it because I was convinced that God did not love me anymore because if He really did love me I would not be in want for anything...my own family, good grades, steady income...a parking spot! The Lord did a great work in my heart during the retreat, and, YES! I know He loves me. It wasn't long after the retreat that Pastor Jeff did this sermon and it pricked my heart even more.
There were two things in particular he said that I haven't forgotten:
1. Worship cures envy by giving us a proper perspective.
When I thought of how to understand this, it was too painful for me--until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end.
It's amazing how He communicates to us through worship...how He gives us His peace as we focus on praising Him.
2. This is the only Heaven some people we envy have.
Has it sunk in yet?
Some of the people we envy are living the good life now, but are bound for an eternity in hell because they don't know Christ. We may not be keeping up with the Jones's, but we have the blessed hope that better is one day in His courts than thousands elsewhere.
You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Aaaaand....It's Over!
My first semester back to college is done.
And I'm still alive! :)
I did drop one class, Chemistry. Maybe one day I'll be able to take two sciences in one semester and be good at it, but this was not the semester for it. I wondered if I would be able to pass my Biology class, too, at one point. AND I DID!!! I even made a B!!!
I'll admit, it wasn't without help. Some of the sections of our lab had a lot of trouble with their teacher's assistants, to the point that they curved our lab grade...to the tune of 12 points!!! I barely made a B, my average was 80, but I'll take it!
I made an A in my weight training class, and lost 10 pounds over the semester. Haven't stepped on the scale since Thanksgiving, though...I think I'll keep it that way for a while! ;)
I'll find out my final grade in my Intro to Nursing class tomorrow. Up until our last project and the final, I had an A, so hopefully I'll end up with an A, but I'll be happy with a B. I really want an A, though!
Work is going well. I am helping out as one of the assistants for the holidays. They are closing the Lincoln Square store over by the Cowboy Stadium, so I float between that store and the Arlington Highlands store. Dan is working at Pier One as one of the assistants and does the freight. He also works part time at the park we live in doing general maintenance.
Busy, busy! Enjoying this time of the year, though, for the first time in a while.
And I'm still alive! :)
I did drop one class, Chemistry. Maybe one day I'll be able to take two sciences in one semester and be good at it, but this was not the semester for it. I wondered if I would be able to pass my Biology class, too, at one point. AND I DID!!! I even made a B!!!
I'll admit, it wasn't without help. Some of the sections of our lab had a lot of trouble with their teacher's assistants, to the point that they curved our lab grade...to the tune of 12 points!!! I barely made a B, my average was 80, but I'll take it!
I made an A in my weight training class, and lost 10 pounds over the semester. Haven't stepped on the scale since Thanksgiving, though...I think I'll keep it that way for a while! ;)
I'll find out my final grade in my Intro to Nursing class tomorrow. Up until our last project and the final, I had an A, so hopefully I'll end up with an A, but I'll be happy with a B. I really want an A, though!
Work is going well. I am helping out as one of the assistants for the holidays. They are closing the Lincoln Square store over by the Cowboy Stadium, so I float between that store and the Arlington Highlands store. Dan is working at Pier One as one of the assistants and does the freight. He also works part time at the park we live in doing general maintenance.
Busy, busy! Enjoying this time of the year, though, for the first time in a while.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
In keeping with tradition....
Added Mom and Dad this year for fun. Who knew these non-dancers had this many moves??? :)
Send your own ElfYourself eCards
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
A Sign...
...that you and your husband are getting old.
We are taking a drive tonight with the moon roof open...Michael Buble in the CD player...going nowhere in particular...just the two of us...
Dan: "I love this music. I could SO fall asleep to this music."
Teresa: "Ummm...I don't think this music was intended to sleep to..."
Dan: (Chuckle) "I think you're right. You wanna ice cream cone?"
Teresa: "Sure!"
We are taking a drive tonight with the moon roof open...Michael Buble in the CD player...going nowhere in particular...just the two of us...
Dan: "I love this music. I could SO fall asleep to this music."
Teresa: "Ummm...I don't think this music was intended to sleep to..."
Dan: (Chuckle) "I think you're right. You wanna ice cream cone?"
Teresa: "Sure!"
Friday, October 23, 2009
Please pray for Dan
He is having a hard time right now without his mom.
She loved fall, and she loved decorating the house...lighting the fire and making chili at even the hint of cold weather. With the weather changes and cooler temps lately, it's stirred up all of those memories. They are good memories, of course, but painful for him right now. It seems his feelings are just under the surface, so he is pretty sensitive right now.
I think he handles things well, for the most part, he just feels very alone. He's doing his best, but if you would pray for him, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
She loved fall, and she loved decorating the house...lighting the fire and making chili at even the hint of cold weather. With the weather changes and cooler temps lately, it's stirred up all of those memories. They are good memories, of course, but painful for him right now. It seems his feelings are just under the surface, so he is pretty sensitive right now.
I think he handles things well, for the most part, he just feels very alone. He's doing his best, but if you would pray for him, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Well, I did it.
I dropped my chemistry class.
I did it with mixed feelings, though, but I do feel good about it. My homework grades were good, all A's except for an 86 and a 69. My lab grades were so-so, but I failed both of the first two exams.
I am not he-woman, I cannot roar, so I don't know what made me think I could take biology and chemistry at the same time and pull off passing grades, much less minimum of B's, in both. I will, however, continue to go to the lectures, so that it isn't so overwhelming when I retake it next semester.
Now I can concentrate on biology.
I did it with mixed feelings, though, but I do feel good about it. My homework grades were good, all A's except for an 86 and a 69. My lab grades were so-so, but I failed both of the first two exams.
I am not he-woman, I cannot roar, so I don't know what made me think I could take biology and chemistry at the same time and pull off passing grades, much less minimum of B's, in both. I will, however, continue to go to the lectures, so that it isn't so overwhelming when I retake it next semester.
Now I can concentrate on biology.
Monday, October 12, 2009
A bad habit...
Mondays are hard.
Not because it's the dreaded Monday, but because of my schedule. (Humor me, if you will...I know many of you have much more hectic schedules than I.)
I still work for Kirkland's part time, but with the times of my classes, I can only work evenings or helping unload the freight truck...at 6:00 AM on Mondays. So, I work from 6-10 Monday morning, then go to my weight lifting class from 11-12, shower and change for my 1:00 class, then I have a break from 2-4. My last class ends at 5:20.
Well, my 1:00 class is Biology...mucho importante for me to take in all information given, since I'm not really geared toward science. I really like our professor. She breaks things down really well and posts all of her lectures online so we can print out the slides, as she teaches by power point.
All well and good....except for the fact that for the last couple of weeks, I've had the hardest time staying awake! This is not good!!!
During my break, I usually spend that time catching up on homework or reading assignments or what have you. As you can see from the blog I'm writing now, I'm not doing that...BECAUSE I CAN'T KEEP MY FREAKING EYES OPEN!!!
I've got to get to bed earlier on Sunday nights, I guess, because I cannot keep this up. As much as need to keep my blog updated, I don't need to do it during my study time because it keeps my mind active so it won't be lulled to sleep by stupid, boring biology or chemistry!
UGH!
Not because it's the dreaded Monday, but because of my schedule. (Humor me, if you will...I know many of you have much more hectic schedules than I.)
I still work for Kirkland's part time, but with the times of my classes, I can only work evenings or helping unload the freight truck...at 6:00 AM on Mondays. So, I work from 6-10 Monday morning, then go to my weight lifting class from 11-12, shower and change for my 1:00 class, then I have a break from 2-4. My last class ends at 5:20.
Well, my 1:00 class is Biology...mucho importante for me to take in all information given, since I'm not really geared toward science. I really like our professor. She breaks things down really well and posts all of her lectures online so we can print out the slides, as she teaches by power point.
All well and good....except for the fact that for the last couple of weeks, I've had the hardest time staying awake! This is not good!!!
During my break, I usually spend that time catching up on homework or reading assignments or what have you. As you can see from the blog I'm writing now, I'm not doing that...BECAUSE I CAN'T KEEP MY FREAKING EYES OPEN!!!
I've got to get to bed earlier on Sunday nights, I guess, because I cannot keep this up. As much as need to keep my blog updated, I don't need to do it during my study time because it keeps my mind active so it won't be lulled to sleep by stupid, boring biology or chemistry!
UGH!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The song for the day...can't go wrong with Jeff Deyo!
Some would say that You cannot be found
You are good, and Your love endures forever
Some would say that You are far away
You are good, and Your live endures forever
But I know You're the God who lives in me
You are good, and your love endures forever
And I know You will always have my heart
You are good, and Your love endures forever
You are good, You are good
You are good, and Your love endures forever
Some would say that You are far away
You are good, and Your live endures forever
But I know You're the God who lives in me
You are good, and your love endures forever
And I know You will always have my heart
You are good, and Your love endures forever
You are good, You are good
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
at least i wasn't the only one...
...who was freaking out!
We had a biology lab report due this week (today, for me). I had all the information I needed. Guidelines printed out. Lab book in front of me. Participated in the experiment, so I knew what happened. The only problem was that I needed to find a primary source to refer to. No problem, because we live in a era of Google and Wikipedia, and we have the freakin' UTA library online!
Not a problem, right?
RIGHT???
Sunday night, Dan walks by me...poor guy didn't know what he was in for...and asks, "Everything goin' okay?"
I burst into tears. I had gone onto the library's database and searched for journals involving diffusion and osmosis. Every single paper I pulled up talked so above my head I didn't even know where to begin interpretting what they were doing, much less the result of it and how to apply it to my lab. Every paper.
Dan suggested I call a friend of ours who has been through the program and had offered to give advice or help. You know, it wasn't like the heavens opened up and the angels started singing kind of advice, it was just a maybe you can narrow your search by doing this...or have you tried looking here...
I called my lab partner who was also having a hard time with the sources. I felt better about that (sad, I know). He's a really smart guy, so I knew if he was having trouble, my trouble is valid...does that make sense?
Well, anyway, I turned the lab report in today. I am 99.9% sure it isn't an A paper, but I will use this paper to do better on the other two coming by the end of the semester.
This is a learning institution, right?
Oh, and by the way, I didn't get it finished by Monday morning like I wanted so that the TA could go over it with me. Oh, no, my lab report was due at 1:00 PM today. I walked into the lab at 12:59 straight from the library.
And, there you have it.
We had a biology lab report due this week (today, for me). I had all the information I needed. Guidelines printed out. Lab book in front of me. Participated in the experiment, so I knew what happened. The only problem was that I needed to find a primary source to refer to. No problem, because we live in a era of Google and Wikipedia, and we have the freakin' UTA library online!
Not a problem, right?
RIGHT???
Sunday night, Dan walks by me...poor guy didn't know what he was in for...and asks, "Everything goin' okay?"
I burst into tears. I had gone onto the library's database and searched for journals involving diffusion and osmosis. Every single paper I pulled up talked so above my head I didn't even know where to begin interpretting what they were doing, much less the result of it and how to apply it to my lab. Every paper.
Dan suggested I call a friend of ours who has been through the program and had offered to give advice or help. You know, it wasn't like the heavens opened up and the angels started singing kind of advice, it was just a maybe you can narrow your search by doing this...or have you tried looking here...
I called my lab partner who was also having a hard time with the sources. I felt better about that (sad, I know). He's a really smart guy, so I knew if he was having trouble, my trouble is valid...does that make sense?
Well, anyway, I turned the lab report in today. I am 99.9% sure it isn't an A paper, but I will use this paper to do better on the other two coming by the end of the semester.
This is a learning institution, right?
Oh, and by the way, I didn't get it finished by Monday morning like I wanted so that the TA could go over it with me. Oh, no, my lab report was due at 1:00 PM today. I walked into the lab at 12:59 straight from the library.
And, there you have it.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Admission
1. I am cranky.
2. I stink at time management.
3. I procrastinate.
4. I'm stressing out.
My lab report for biology is due on Tuesday. I set a goal to have it completed by Monday morning so that I can take it to my TA to review it and make sure it's done correctly (she offered), then also have time to make necessary corrections before the deadline. I've started it, but I hate it when I'm not sure exactly how to do something. I know what the instructions say, but putting it into practice kills me. You know the annoying people that can tell you word for word what a rule or guideline says but then can't do it? HELLO! That's me.
There.
I'll go back and try again. Just had to get that off my chest.
2. I stink at time management.
3. I procrastinate.
4. I'm stressing out.
My lab report for biology is due on Tuesday. I set a goal to have it completed by Monday morning so that I can take it to my TA to review it and make sure it's done correctly (she offered), then also have time to make necessary corrections before the deadline. I've started it, but I hate it when I'm not sure exactly how to do something. I know what the instructions say, but putting it into practice kills me. You know the annoying people that can tell you word for word what a rule or guideline says but then can't do it? HELLO! That's me.
There.
I'll go back and try again. Just had to get that off my chest.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
And the score is.....
Chemistry 1
Teresa 0
Got to step it up.
Headed out to study for Monday's biology test.
Teresa 0
Got to step it up.
Headed out to study for Monday's biology test.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Prayers, Please!
I have my first exam of the semester tomorrow.
Chemistry.
I'm scared. Not gonna lie.
Thanks.
Chemistry.
I'm scared. Not gonna lie.
Thanks.
Monday, September 14, 2009
I am at Starbucks...
...studying.
I just got caught reading blogs.
Back to chemistry I go before I get the evil eye again.
I just got caught reading blogs.
Back to chemistry I go before I get the evil eye again.
Friday, September 11, 2009
A Bunch o' Nuthin'
I have to say it is strange working part time for a company that I have worked full time for the last seven years. I am so used to being in the loop about everything! But I must say, I enjoy telling the manager on duty, "Ummm, you have a return!" IIIIIII don't have a return....YYYooouuuuu have a return! I LOVE that part! :)
School is going pretty well. I am taking biology, chemistry, intro to nursing, and a weight lifting class. Yes, I did say biology AND chemistry. I don't know what I was thinking. It's definitely keeping me on my toes. Thank the Lord they offer free tutoring!!! I like the weight lifting class. It's not a bulk muscle building class. Can you imagine??? It's just a weight training class, basically. Coach kicked our tails the other day, though. Out of the blue, he made us drop and give him ten. What was he thinking? Then, he says, when we are through with the ten, flip over and do ten crunches. When we were done with that, ten more push ups, and THEN ten more crunches. We were free to go after that. All of that was, of course, after our regular workout. As if we are supposed to be getting in shape or something. ;) Just kidding. I've enjoyed it...for the most part.
We spent Labor Day weekend at the PK retreat. This year it was done a little differently. Six other districts joined us for a regional PK retreat. Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, West Texas, and of course, North Texas all met at the youth camp in Maypearl. We had a really good time. Those kids are crazy! It's very relaxed. There is a schedule, but every minute isn't planned out in detail like camp usually is. Sunday we had a service at Southwestern. They fed us lunch and paid for all of us to go to Six Flags. Pretty cool!
OH! Dan and I have a new favorite treat. They opened up a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in our shopping center, and they have the BEST caramel apples. Not just your average caramel apple, as you can imagine, coming from a chocolate factory. YUMMY!!!
It is raining. I love it! It has slowed down now, but earlier it got pretty heavy. Just a good ol' thunderstorm. No hail or damaging winds or anything. Arlington got 2 3/4 inches in about three hours' time!
Well, that's about it for now. Have a great weekend everyone!
School is going pretty well. I am taking biology, chemistry, intro to nursing, and a weight lifting class. Yes, I did say biology AND chemistry. I don't know what I was thinking. It's definitely keeping me on my toes. Thank the Lord they offer free tutoring!!! I like the weight lifting class. It's not a bulk muscle building class. Can you imagine??? It's just a weight training class, basically. Coach kicked our tails the other day, though. Out of the blue, he made us drop and give him ten. What was he thinking? Then, he says, when we are through with the ten, flip over and do ten crunches. When we were done with that, ten more push ups, and THEN ten more crunches. We were free to go after that. All of that was, of course, after our regular workout. As if we are supposed to be getting in shape or something. ;) Just kidding. I've enjoyed it...for the most part.
We spent Labor Day weekend at the PK retreat. This year it was done a little differently. Six other districts joined us for a regional PK retreat. Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, West Texas, and of course, North Texas all met at the youth camp in Maypearl. We had a really good time. Those kids are crazy! It's very relaxed. There is a schedule, but every minute isn't planned out in detail like camp usually is. Sunday we had a service at Southwestern. They fed us lunch and paid for all of us to go to Six Flags. Pretty cool!
OH! Dan and I have a new favorite treat. They opened up a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in our shopping center, and they have the BEST caramel apples. Not just your average caramel apple, as you can imagine, coming from a chocolate factory. YUMMY!!!
It is raining. I love it! It has slowed down now, but earlier it got pretty heavy. Just a good ol' thunderstorm. No hail or damaging winds or anything. Arlington got 2 3/4 inches in about three hours' time!
Well, that's about it for now. Have a great weekend everyone!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
A Beautiful Day!
It was such a gorgeous day today, I couldn't help but sit outside for a few minutes to eat my sandwich between classes. I sat on a bench surrounding this fountain outside of the library. I love the soothing sound of running water outside, whether it be in a fountain, at the ocean, or at a river. I love it!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
in case you didn't know....
...school is different in the 21st century than it was in the 20th century when I was as student the first time.
*Students bring laptops to class
*There is a Starbucks in almost every building (thank you, JESUS!)
*In some classes, students have to buy books as well as an access code for the website related to a particular class
*Professors actually post their lecture notes or power points onto the website so the students can print them out. This is so cool for the students (ahem, me) who try to write down everything they say, then miss out on the really important stuff because they are trying to remember what the prof just said because they couldn't write and listen at the same time!
*My first homework assignment had to be completed and submitted online. I hope I did it right and it's not lingering somewhere in the air between my computer and the school.
Overall, I think the first week of class went pretty well. Although, it was pretty light because labs don't start until next week. It was just lectures this week.
I think I pulled a muscle, though. I had all the books for my Monday classes in my shoulder book bag and carried the bag to all my classes on one shoulder. Then I alternated the shoulder bag and backpack the rest of the week. But every time I breath I have a sharp pain from my shoulder to my rib cage. The book bag is the only thing I can think of that would have caused it. It was pretty heavy.
Well, anyway, that's the week in review for this ol' school girl.
Go Mavs! :)
*Students bring laptops to class
*There is a Starbucks in almost every building (thank you, JESUS!)
*In some classes, students have to buy books as well as an access code for the website related to a particular class
*Professors actually post their lecture notes or power points onto the website so the students can print them out. This is so cool for the students (ahem, me) who try to write down everything they say, then miss out on the really important stuff because they are trying to remember what the prof just said because they couldn't write and listen at the same time!
*My first homework assignment had to be completed and submitted online. I hope I did it right and it's not lingering somewhere in the air between my computer and the school.
Overall, I think the first week of class went pretty well. Although, it was pretty light because labs don't start until next week. It was just lectures this week.
I think I pulled a muscle, though. I had all the books for my Monday classes in my shoulder book bag and carried the bag to all my classes on one shoulder. Then I alternated the shoulder bag and backpack the rest of the week. But every time I breath I have a sharp pain from my shoulder to my rib cage. The book bag is the only thing I can think of that would have caused it. It was pretty heavy.
Well, anyway, that's the week in review for this ol' school girl.
Go Mavs! :)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Change...
...has come.
It is strange reading the last few posts I wrote MONTHS ago. The things we've experienced recently make it seem like a year ago as opposed to just 4 months. I think things will get back into more of a routine now, so I will try my hand at blogging again...that is, if anyone is still out there...
In June, Dan's mom was admitted into a hospice program. She was in end stage liver failure and was experiencing hallucinations and deminsia. She fought a valiant fight, but lost the battle July 3rd. If you ever met Wanda, you know how sweet of a lady she was. However, the last week of her life was very troublesome. The doctors and nurses kept telling us that it was the disease talking and not her, but it was hard hearing some of the things she said or yelled. Some of it was spiritual, too. She had exceptional nurses at the Odyssey House hospice facility. The chaplain there is a friend of ours, Jeff Strickland. He is the youth pastor at the AG church in Colleyville. We could not have asked for better people to help us through that difficult time.
Wanda chose to be cremated, so we had a waiting time before we could have her services for everything to be ready. Her service was scheduled for July 18th in Lubbock. The day before the service, Dan's cousin's wife, 4 year old son, and 8 month old daughter were involved in a tragic car accident that took the life of the mom and son. The daughter was taken to Cook's Children's Hospital where she stayed for some time. She is home now. She suffered several broken bones throughout her body, as well as a skull fracture. Rusty (dad) is doing as well as possible, moving forward after this tragedy, being a single dad to Piper.
Five days later, a student at youth camp suffered an asthma attack in the middle of the night and, despite the efforts of his counselor, all of the camp medical staff, paramedics, and hospital staff, lost his life. A terrible, terrible night for Dustin's family and friends and unprecedented for North Texas Youth Ministries. Everyone who experienced that night are forever changed.
Everything this summer happened so quickly. Dan went from one tragic thing to the next without time to process it all. Things are slowing down now, so I'm sure he will start to decompress and deal with things instead of pushing it down in order to go on to the next pressing thing. Please pray for him as he goes through this time.
As far as work, goes...
THURSDAY WAS MY LAST DAY AS STORE TEAM LEADER!!!!
I will continue to work part time at the Arlington store, though. My time at the Lake Worth store is over, but while I was there, I was able to flush out all the problem people that were there when I arrived. As of now, there are only two people that were there when I came. Those two are people that are willing and able to do the job that is required of them. The rest of the staff that is currently there are people that I have hired who will do well for the company. Good people are in place, and sales are up, so I left it in better condition than it was when I got there. Mission accomplished.
And the reason why I left and going part time....
I START SCHOOL FULL TIME TOMORROW!!!!
I was able to get financial aid that paid for the whole year, books and everything! I am excited and scared and nervous and every other emotion that happens when you go back to school after 15 years! It's been a long time coming. Pray for me!
Well, I think I've covered all the bases. I think that is enough change for a while!
I miss my blogging friends. I know a lot of you are on Facebook, and that is more "convenient", but I've been missing all the details!
I wish everyone a good day tomorrow!
It is strange reading the last few posts I wrote MONTHS ago. The things we've experienced recently make it seem like a year ago as opposed to just 4 months. I think things will get back into more of a routine now, so I will try my hand at blogging again...that is, if anyone is still out there...
In June, Dan's mom was admitted into a hospice program. She was in end stage liver failure and was experiencing hallucinations and deminsia. She fought a valiant fight, but lost the battle July 3rd. If you ever met Wanda, you know how sweet of a lady she was. However, the last week of her life was very troublesome. The doctors and nurses kept telling us that it was the disease talking and not her, but it was hard hearing some of the things she said or yelled. Some of it was spiritual, too. She had exceptional nurses at the Odyssey House hospice facility. The chaplain there is a friend of ours, Jeff Strickland. He is the youth pastor at the AG church in Colleyville. We could not have asked for better people to help us through that difficult time.
Wanda chose to be cremated, so we had a waiting time before we could have her services for everything to be ready. Her service was scheduled for July 18th in Lubbock. The day before the service, Dan's cousin's wife, 4 year old son, and 8 month old daughter were involved in a tragic car accident that took the life of the mom and son. The daughter was taken to Cook's Children's Hospital where she stayed for some time. She is home now. She suffered several broken bones throughout her body, as well as a skull fracture. Rusty (dad) is doing as well as possible, moving forward after this tragedy, being a single dad to Piper.
Five days later, a student at youth camp suffered an asthma attack in the middle of the night and, despite the efforts of his counselor, all of the camp medical staff, paramedics, and hospital staff, lost his life. A terrible, terrible night for Dustin's family and friends and unprecedented for North Texas Youth Ministries. Everyone who experienced that night are forever changed.
Everything this summer happened so quickly. Dan went from one tragic thing to the next without time to process it all. Things are slowing down now, so I'm sure he will start to decompress and deal with things instead of pushing it down in order to go on to the next pressing thing. Please pray for him as he goes through this time.
As far as work, goes...
THURSDAY WAS MY LAST DAY AS STORE TEAM LEADER!!!!
I will continue to work part time at the Arlington store, though. My time at the Lake Worth store is over, but while I was there, I was able to flush out all the problem people that were there when I arrived. As of now, there are only two people that were there when I came. Those two are people that are willing and able to do the job that is required of them. The rest of the staff that is currently there are people that I have hired who will do well for the company. Good people are in place, and sales are up, so I left it in better condition than it was when I got there. Mission accomplished.
And the reason why I left and going part time....
I START SCHOOL FULL TIME TOMORROW!!!!
I was able to get financial aid that paid for the whole year, books and everything! I am excited and scared and nervous and every other emotion that happens when you go back to school after 15 years! It's been a long time coming. Pray for me!
Well, I think I've covered all the bases. I think that is enough change for a while!
I miss my blogging friends. I know a lot of you are on Facebook, and that is more "convenient", but I've been missing all the details!
I wish everyone a good day tomorrow!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Attention SA Peeps!
The manager at the Abilene store has resigned. If you know of anyone in that area who has experience in retail management, have them go to the Abilene store and fill out an application. They could fill one out online as well. They need to fill that position pretty quickly, so if you know of anyone, have them go ASAP.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Hmmm....
So, yeah, it's been a while since I've posted.
Honestly, things have been so busy, that to sit down and sort out my thoughts to write in detail about each thing overwhelms me. So here are some bits and pieces...
*Ready Now is doing well. This year people have really begun to catch the vision of what we want to accomplish with students' talents. To see the light come on is really awesome.
*I didn't get approved for the Pell Grant for school. I am really bummed about that, but I'm still pursuing financial aid options because I am still planning on going to school in the fall.
*My assistant at work gave her notice and now is no longer my assistant. Can we say "PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!"??? Oh, my goodness, you have no idea the drama I have endured with her. Scheduling-wise, it's made things a little difficult the last two weeks, but no more difficult than what it was when she was there. I know it's bad, but I have never been so happy to see someone turn in their keys and walk out the door. She even threatened me when she left, and I just smiled and said, "We'll see ya later, Sarah!" I really wanted to tell her not to let the door hit her on the butt on the way out.
*I have someone really great to take her place!!!! Woo-hoo!
*Dan and I had our pictures made a couple of weeks ago. I've had them up on Facebook for a couple of weeks now, simply because it's easier to download pics on FB, so some of you have already seen them. I'll post them on here next, some of them anyway. Not sure if I'll be able to get them all on here. We'll see.
It's not Sprinkle of Grace, but they're pretty good. Our youth pastor at church did them. He does photography, and his wife makes cakes. I'll have to find a picture of my birthday cake and post it. It was really cute.
*Dan's mom and sister are each struggling right now with their health. They've both been in the hospital recently due to high blood pressure. The really bad thing is that Robin drives a school bus full time, but the cardiologist told her she can't anymore because her bp was too high. So now she's out of a job. Please keep them in your prayers. God is good, though, and has taken care of them thus far. I know He will continue to do so, but you know how the "what if's" and "what are we gonna do if's" start to creep in.
*Oh, I found a birthday cake picture. Isn't it pretty?
Honestly, things have been so busy, that to sit down and sort out my thoughts to write in detail about each thing overwhelms me. So here are some bits and pieces...
*Ready Now is doing well. This year people have really begun to catch the vision of what we want to accomplish with students' talents. To see the light come on is really awesome.
*I didn't get approved for the Pell Grant for school. I am really bummed about that, but I'm still pursuing financial aid options because I am still planning on going to school in the fall.
*My assistant at work gave her notice and now is no longer my assistant. Can we say "PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!"??? Oh, my goodness, you have no idea the drama I have endured with her. Scheduling-wise, it's made things a little difficult the last two weeks, but no more difficult than what it was when she was there. I know it's bad, but I have never been so happy to see someone turn in their keys and walk out the door. She even threatened me when she left, and I just smiled and said, "We'll see ya later, Sarah!" I really wanted to tell her not to let the door hit her on the butt on the way out.
*I have someone really great to take her place!!!! Woo-hoo!
*Dan and I had our pictures made a couple of weeks ago. I've had them up on Facebook for a couple of weeks now, simply because it's easier to download pics on FB, so some of you have already seen them. I'll post them on here next, some of them anyway. Not sure if I'll be able to get them all on here. We'll see.
It's not Sprinkle of Grace, but they're pretty good. Our youth pastor at church did them. He does photography, and his wife makes cakes. I'll have to find a picture of my birthday cake and post it. It was really cute.
*Dan's mom and sister are each struggling right now with their health. They've both been in the hospital recently due to high blood pressure. The really bad thing is that Robin drives a school bus full time, but the cardiologist told her she can't anymore because her bp was too high. So now she's out of a job. Please keep them in your prayers. God is good, though, and has taken care of them thus far. I know He will continue to do so, but you know how the "what if's" and "what are we gonna do if's" start to creep in.
*Oh, I found a birthday cake picture. Isn't it pretty?
Friday, March 13, 2009
Update
I still don't feel well, but I was off yesterday. It was nice to just hang out on the couch and doze off and on. It would be nice to do that again today, but, alas, it's off to work I go.
The more important order of business is that Dan's mom is in the hospital. She had an appointment at the cardiologist yesterday, and he sent her straight to the CCU at the heart hospital in Ft. Worth. She already has stints in her arteries (?), and with the symptoms she was having, he just went ahead and sent her. She is supposed to have a heart cath today, so I guess we will go from there and see what they say. If you would keep Wanda in your prayers, that would be greatly appreciated!
The more important order of business is that Dan's mom is in the hospital. She had an appointment at the cardiologist yesterday, and he sent her straight to the CCU at the heart hospital in Ft. Worth. She already has stints in her arteries (?), and with the symptoms she was having, he just went ahead and sent her. She is supposed to have a heart cath today, so I guess we will go from there and see what they say. If you would keep Wanda in your prayers, that would be greatly appreciated!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Stuff
I am typing on a new computer!!! The IRS was kind to us this year, and we were able to purchase a MacBook! I like it, but I'm still getting used to the keys. My fingers are only used to reaching just "so" far to hit enter or backspace or what have you, so I've had to hit delete more than I like to. OH WELL!!! I still have my Gateway that I use most of the time, but every now and then I get to sneak this one away from Danno. hehe
We had a workshop in Midland this last weekend. It turned out well. They were disappointed that they had a lower turnout than expected, but we still had a good representation from their church, as well as two other churches, so that was good. We drove in on Friday, had the workshop until about 4:00 on Saturday, then had part of the service on Sunday. We went to visit Dan's cousin in the hospital there Sunday afternoon, and then went home. The only disappointing thing on our end was that we were so close to friends and family and not able to see them. :(
My niece turns 16 tomorrow!!! Oh, my goodness, where does the time go?
I am not feeling so hot today. My nose is stuffy and my throat hurts from all the drainage from my stuffy nose! And, of course, I can't call in any this week because my assistant is on vacation. I'm off on Thursday, so I'm hoping I'll be able to hold out until then and just chill that day. Well, there's no hoping to it...that is what will have to happen.
Well, I better sign off for now. I have to get to work.
Until next time....
We had a workshop in Midland this last weekend. It turned out well. They were disappointed that they had a lower turnout than expected, but we still had a good representation from their church, as well as two other churches, so that was good. We drove in on Friday, had the workshop until about 4:00 on Saturday, then had part of the service on Sunday. We went to visit Dan's cousin in the hospital there Sunday afternoon, and then went home. The only disappointing thing on our end was that we were so close to friends and family and not able to see them. :(
My niece turns 16 tomorrow!!! Oh, my goodness, where does the time go?
I am not feeling so hot today. My nose is stuffy and my throat hurts from all the drainage from my stuffy nose! And, of course, I can't call in any this week because my assistant is on vacation. I'm off on Thursday, so I'm hoping I'll be able to hold out until then and just chill that day. Well, there's no hoping to it...that is what will have to happen.
Well, I better sign off for now. I have to get to work.
Until next time....
Monday, March 2, 2009
Birthday Pictures!
My new hair-do!
This is my cousin Deric. He was my birthday present when I was six years old. We share a birthday and have a regular argument over whose birthday it actually is. I can't convince him that since I'm older, it naturally is MY birthday. :)
We had pies instead of birthday cake. Blueberry Banana Cream....mmmmmm! Thanks, Mom!
Notice I'm blowing out the 30 candles and Deric is blowing out the 36 candles! Who's the smart one???
The last night Mom and Dad were here, we rounded out the birthday celebration with dinner and dessert at The Cheesecake Factory!
This is my cousin Deric. He was my birthday present when I was six years old. We share a birthday and have a regular argument over whose birthday it actually is. I can't convince him that since I'm older, it naturally is MY birthday. :)
We had pies instead of birthday cake. Blueberry Banana Cream....mmmmmm! Thanks, Mom!
Notice I'm blowing out the 30 candles and Deric is blowing out the 36 candles! Who's the smart one???
The last night Mom and Dad were here, we rounded out the birthday celebration with dinner and dessert at The Cheesecake Factory!
Friday, February 27, 2009
February 26th...
I turned 36.
I'm having a little trouble with this one.
Okay...more than a little trouble. I'm not letting myself think about it because all I can see is what I haven't accomplished and the ever closing gap of time there is left until I turn 40.
The day itself, though, was good. My parents are in town. Mom made breakfast, then we spent some time shopping during the afternoon with my aunt, and then we had dinner at Olive Garden with my aunt, uncle, and cousin. My cousin shares my birthday, and my uncle's birthday is the 27th. We rounded out the day going back to my aunt's house for pie and a great game of Taboo, which the girls won!
A great day, indeed. I love my family.
By the way....I chopped all my hair off.
Pictures to come....
(Sorry for the tease!)
I'm having a little trouble with this one.
Okay...more than a little trouble. I'm not letting myself think about it because all I can see is what I haven't accomplished and the ever closing gap of time there is left until I turn 40.
The day itself, though, was good. My parents are in town. Mom made breakfast, then we spent some time shopping during the afternoon with my aunt, and then we had dinner at Olive Garden with my aunt, uncle, and cousin. My cousin shares my birthday, and my uncle's birthday is the 27th. We rounded out the day going back to my aunt's house for pie and a great game of Taboo, which the girls won!
A great day, indeed. I love my family.
By the way....I chopped all my hair off.
Pictures to come....
(Sorry for the tease!)
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thoughts
This little picture describes me to a tee.
I'll laugh at something someone says that I think is funny, then I think to myself, "Self, did I understand that in the way that it was meant?"
Thus, the query, "Wait, what?"
And the pickings-on begin:
Are you sure you're not blonde?
Do you have blonde roots?
Look behind you, Teresa, the punchline just went over your head and hit the wall.
You get the picture.
Basically, I'm pretty naive, and it doesn't stop with the joke-telling. I take what people tell me at face value. If that's what you said, then that is what you mean. That's not to say that I don't pick up on sarcasm, implications, or can't tell when people aren't telling me the truth. I'm pretty keen on that now, but I think when I was younger the naitivity was much more prevailant.
With most of my friends I feel like myself and totally accepted. Then with others, I feel that their perception of me is skewed because they neither know me nor accept me, yet we've been "friends" for a long time. And then, there are yet others who I have been very close to, that have snowed me completely because I was so oblivious to things that were going on under my nose that they don't know I now know.
(Wow, that was a confusing statement!)
I promise, there is a point to all this....
I found myself upset over past situations that I felt like could have turned out differently had I reacted in a different way. I could have been more outgoing...bolder...more confident...not so quick to back down...too trusting...the list goes on and on.
After stewing over this, I heard the still, small voice that said, "Why do you question the way I made you? I made you the way you are to protect you."
He makes us the way we are to protect us.
He protects us from the things we don't see. He sheilds us from the fiery darts of the evil one by the way He made us to react...whether you are bold and confronting or naive and oblivious.
Then I was reminded of the scripture from the Whatever retreat:
"Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Phillipians 4:8
Vain imaginations....yeah....get me in trouble every time.
Thank you, Father, for the gentle reminder to keep my focus on you and what you would have me do today instead of trying to re-do all of my yesterdays.
frustration!
Why is it that every time I have the urge to journal or blog I am at work without the capability to do so?!
The BlackBerry is not sufficient for what I have to say, so let's hope the inspiration doesn't lose its momentum or impactfulness by the time I get home.
UGH!!!
The BlackBerry is not sufficient for what I have to say, so let's hope the inspiration doesn't lose its momentum or impactfulness by the time I get home.
UGH!!!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
any suggestions???
Houston, we have a problem.
Dan's face has always been sensitive.
He has to have the perfect balance of moisture on his face. Otherwise, his face becomes flaky or breaks out.
Well, Friday after he shaved, he showered with a new body wash then applied his normal lotion to his face. Somewhere along the way, he had an allergic reaction to something, evidentally the new body wash, and his face broke out in burning whelps all over.
Even now he says it feels like his face is on fire, but we don't know what to put on it to make it feel better!!! We don't want to make it worse!!!
Any suggestions out there for sensitive faces???
Dan's face has always been sensitive.
He has to have the perfect balance of moisture on his face. Otherwise, his face becomes flaky or breaks out.
Well, Friday after he shaved, he showered with a new body wash then applied his normal lotion to his face. Somewhere along the way, he had an allergic reaction to something, evidentally the new body wash, and his face broke out in burning whelps all over.
Even now he says it feels like his face is on fire, but we don't know what to put on it to make it feel better!!! We don't want to make it worse!!!
Any suggestions out there for sensitive faces???
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Bullets!
Here ya go...
*Life after the holidays is wonderful. Things just seem so much more manageable without double frieght, double inventory, double staff...double stress!!!
*The first weekend in February will be our one year mark here in Arlington! I can't believe how fast it has gone! This last year has definitely been an educational year with Ready Now. We have been through highs and lows and questioned whether or not we did the right thing. God has been faithful through it all. Every weekend in February and March except for two are booked. We also have some bookings in April, along with evaluating Fine Arts competitions for two other districts. Thank you, Jesus!
*So....I'm officially addicted to Facebook. There, I admitted it.
*I would appreciate your prayers for a decision I have to make. I am looking into going back to school. The thing is that I would not be able to continue managing for Kirkland's if I pursue this, as managing for them requires me to have an open availability at all times. To begin in the fall, I have to have financial aid forms turned in by April 1st. So, I will begin this process and see where it takes us!
*Incidentally, some of you would be amused to know that the school I have been looking at the most is the University of Texas at Arlington. Sorry, Texas Tech...I really am...
*Mom and Dad are suffering for the Lord this week in the mountains of Red River, NM, at the West TX minister's breakaway.
*As stressful as the holidays were (yes, I realize I'm jumping around...my apologies) I am proud to say that MY store, for the first time in any store I've worked at thus far, was number ONE in my district for highest percentage sales over our goal for the month of January, the month of December, and for the quarter. For the year, we are number four. Tuesday I found out that we also won our district contest for the most percentage of clearance sold in a two week period. Contrary to what my district team leader believes, we are doing well at something!
That's about it for now.
Love to all of you.
I miss my friends.
*Life after the holidays is wonderful. Things just seem so much more manageable without double frieght, double inventory, double staff...double stress!!!
*The first weekend in February will be our one year mark here in Arlington! I can't believe how fast it has gone! This last year has definitely been an educational year with Ready Now. We have been through highs and lows and questioned whether or not we did the right thing. God has been faithful through it all. Every weekend in February and March except for two are booked. We also have some bookings in April, along with evaluating Fine Arts competitions for two other districts. Thank you, Jesus!
*So....I'm officially addicted to Facebook. There, I admitted it.
*I would appreciate your prayers for a decision I have to make. I am looking into going back to school. The thing is that I would not be able to continue managing for Kirkland's if I pursue this, as managing for them requires me to have an open availability at all times. To begin in the fall, I have to have financial aid forms turned in by April 1st. So, I will begin this process and see where it takes us!
*Incidentally, some of you would be amused to know that the school I have been looking at the most is the University of Texas at Arlington. Sorry, Texas Tech...I really am...
*Mom and Dad are suffering for the Lord this week in the mountains of Red River, NM, at the West TX minister's breakaway.
*As stressful as the holidays were (yes, I realize I'm jumping around...my apologies) I am proud to say that MY store, for the first time in any store I've worked at thus far, was number ONE in my district for highest percentage sales over our goal for the month of January, the month of December, and for the quarter. For the year, we are number four. Tuesday I found out that we also won our district contest for the most percentage of clearance sold in a two week period. Contrary to what my district team leader believes, we are doing well at something!
That's about it for now.
Love to all of you.
I miss my friends.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hmmm...
I tried making the pictures bigger, but that's as big as it would go.
So much for putting faces with names...you can barely see who is who!!!
Sorry!
So much for putting faces with names...you can barely see who is who!!!
Sorry!
Ensemble
Here are some pictures of the Christmas ensemble I was in. We sang an Avalon song called "Joy" (I think that's the name). It was a lot of fun. These ladies are so fun to be around!
Brittanie is the youth pastor's wife. They have three kids: Jordan, and the twins Gavin and Grace. Gracie is my snugglebug. Gavin is scared of me.
Nancy Weiss is the music pastor's wife. They also have three kids: Elijah, Isaac, and Gabriella. It is always an adventure going to lunch with them!
Nancy Magruder is the pastor's wife. She is absolutely hilarious! They have four kids: Ian, Evan, Addison, and Gillian.
Amanda is the newlywed. We were her youth pastors in Houston when she was 14. She is an amazing young woman.
Yvette is a single young lady who just graduated from college. She is on the worship team and has a beautiful voice!
So now you have a wee bit of info to go with the names.
This is Pastor Jeff Magruder's ego. With all the people taking snapshots of our little group, he was so sure we wanted a picture of him with us as well. He's a riot! (Teresa, Amanda, Pastor Jeff and wife Nancy)
"Joy!" Yvette was confused as to which hand we were putting out. (Yvette, Teresa, Amanda, Nancy Weiss, Nancy Magruder, Brittanie)
We'll try to be serious for a moment...long enough for you to take the picture! (Yvette, Teresa, Amanda, Nancy Weiss, Nancy Magruder, Brittanie)
Brittanie is the youth pastor's wife. They have three kids: Jordan, and the twins Gavin and Grace. Gracie is my snugglebug. Gavin is scared of me.
Nancy Weiss is the music pastor's wife. They also have three kids: Elijah, Isaac, and Gabriella. It is always an adventure going to lunch with them!
Nancy Magruder is the pastor's wife. She is absolutely hilarious! They have four kids: Ian, Evan, Addison, and Gillian.
Amanda is the newlywed. We were her youth pastors in Houston when she was 14. She is an amazing young woman.
Yvette is a single young lady who just graduated from college. She is on the worship team and has a beautiful voice!
So now you have a wee bit of info to go with the names.
This is Pastor Jeff Magruder's ego. With all the people taking snapshots of our little group, he was so sure we wanted a picture of him with us as well. He's a riot! (Teresa, Amanda, Pastor Jeff and wife Nancy)
"Joy!" Yvette was confused as to which hand we were putting out. (Yvette, Teresa, Amanda, Nancy Weiss, Nancy Magruder, Brittanie)
We'll try to be serious for a moment...long enough for you to take the picture! (Yvette, Teresa, Amanda, Nancy Weiss, Nancy Magruder, Brittanie)
So, I just realized...
...that I still have Christmas music on my playlist.
Ooops!
I'll be taking care of that soon.
My apologies!
Ooops!
I'll be taking care of that soon.
My apologies!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Conclusion:
I am a horrible, pathetic blogger.
I know this.
I am sorry.
I have this weekend off to go home and have Christmas with my family. Hopefully, I will find a few moments to catch up and say a few more words. Right now, though, I must finish cleaning my house so that when we come home from said trip, it will be to a fresh, clean house.
TTFN!
I know this.
I am sorry.
I have this weekend off to go home and have Christmas with my family. Hopefully, I will find a few moments to catch up and say a few more words. Right now, though, I must finish cleaning my house so that when we come home from said trip, it will be to a fresh, clean house.
TTFN!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!!!
I know it's been a while since I posted, and I promise I will post more later; but I wanted to wish all of my blogging friends a very happy 2009!
I love you all and am thankful for the friendships that we share. You all mean so much to me!
Have a blessed new year!
I love you all and am thankful for the friendships that we share. You all mean so much to me!
Have a blessed new year!
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