2009 Challenge

This year I have been challenged once again to read through the Bible in a year. Though I seem to never fully finish, I feel that God is calling me to dig deeper in His word. With the accountability of the D2G class, I am excited to begin this journey.
2 snow days in a row has allowed me to catch up after a long, emotional, stressful week. I am thankful for this down time this week, that I have been able to read. I pray that God continues to grow me closer to Him. This is a year to put on the full armor of God and I am ready to take on that challenge. It has not been easy already with all the temptations to not fulfill this challenge. I pray that God is working in your life, and you have begun to open your eyes to what He has planned for you this year. Don't shy away from what God is calling you to do. You might miss something, and not be able to see His blessing down the road. I look back at the last year, and see how God's purpose has been fulfilled in my life, even through all the hurt and pain of going through the trial. I'm thankful for a wonderful church, and friends that I now have through Sunday school and small groups.
God Bless you this year!!!

Attitude Tuesday!

Tuesday became a day of rest at work...Which I was much thankful for. Here was my schedule of work...
8:15-8:40 Trivia with 2nd Grade
11-12 Teach Kindergarten and 1st Grade
12-1:30 lunch
2:40-300 Watch a study hall
3:05-3:18 Bus Duty

Do you see the major gaps in my day. So i had a very relaxing day...but thought I could have taken a sick day and done the same thing at home. Anyhow, I have enjoyed a great snow day.

The Awaiting Post!

Many of you have been asking how my make gift turned out. I have never been a true perfectionist but have always wanted these gifts to turn out perfect. Though I never was able to download music to this slideshow..due to copyright issues and such. But here is the sideshow I put together...Enjoy! As well as some other gifts that were present....quilts, bay window seat(no picture, but i will post one eventually--how my dad worked on it while my sister-in law was at work, and leave it in her house...we'll never know) jewlery boxes, prayer bracelet of all our initials to pray for, salsa, truffles, photo books, pillows.

Random Trip to Chicao!

A friend asked me if I was available to take a trip to Chicago. Of course, I said yes.
We visited a friend and then took her son(18mo) to the city...It was cutting it close as we literally ran to the train and hopped on, and it took off. Ah, at least we didn't have to drive downtown now.
We ate at Potbelly and then walked to the Sears Tower...actually as we were using the gps system, we realized the tallest building was right in front of us...Yeah, not exactly a proud moment for us. Waited in line and line and more lines...but it was enjoyable. We had about 2 hours to shop, so we strolled down state street. So as we're walking, we were like...where is the Macy's. Yep....you guessed it right in front of us again!!!!
It was a perfect day for Chicago...not so windy and cold. I enjoyed spending time with a good friend and getting to know another friend. The best time was how well behaved an 18 mo. was that day. Though he slept through the sears tower...but was a joy shopping. On our way home, we were stuck in traffic, basically because we couldn't get through the stoplights with all the traffic. So as were were starving for dinner, my friend suggested we should have eaten at Red Robin. Guessing that her words were a sign of stopping to eat as minutes later we passed a RR. MMM, thanks Natalie!
It was a good trip and a highlight of my winter break. Though I got woken up early the next day by my dad to take my parents to the airport, as they leave for 2 months.
Now I only had to catch up on sleep to prepare for New Years Eve Party...(Which was a blast! Pictures and another blog soon)

Time Out!

I officially am not liking the tradition of a make gift in our family. For the past 20 years, I've been making a gift and cramming a deadline of 5:30 pm. Christmas Eve.
This year has only given me a headache. I've spent over 6 hours scanning photos, and now only 12 more hours of trying to get a slideshow together, but no program I have wants to burn on a cd correctly. It's only given me a true headache...I realized at dinner that I really did have a headache. I took a break to read the Bible, but my mind is so distracted.
Plan B is no longer in sight, as I'm realizing Christmas Eve is tomorrow.
At 11pm, Yes-- I am blogging and taking a time out. A quality time out of not working on anything and focusing on my Lord and Savior. As much as my time needs to be spent on this gift, my relationship with God tends to be suffering and I am in much need of encouragement.
I wish you all the Best Christmas with family. Be safe...and enjoy the blessings from God.

Things kids do...Again

Thursday---
4th graders were discussing boyfriend and girlfriend...The girl was like ewww...At that moment i walked up and put my arm around the girl, and was going to say hi. But before I could say "hi", I got these words yelled at me...."Get your hands off of me, ewe, stop touching me". Followed by a turn and look me in the eye, she was shocked it was me and not the boy standing next to her. I just smiled and she laughed uncontrollably at her actions...Later in the day, all we could do was laugh when we saw each other...She later told me, she didn't know I was there.
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I've been having an issue this week of many kids wanting to sit out of P.E. because they are sick...
Here is what today brought.... A note from a 1st Grader----(in their handwriting)
"My Mom said that I have to sit out of P.E. today becuse I hav been cofing alot. "

Holiday Cheer

weekend started off with the tradition of "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Eastlight Theatre.(Leslie-- So nice to enjoy the night with you--we had seats right next to each other) My Brother and his wife and son, were performing. It's a tradition December we seem to have continued since 1996. Jaden--my neice enjoyed the evening watching her parents perform this great musical. We enjoyed dinner at her favorite place"Jimmy Johns"...mmmmm good pick.





Saturday was spent baking with an awesome college friend. We have enjoyed each other since our junior year in college. I had a blast Natalie...The evening was spent at our Bethany Candelight and Carols at 5 points in Washington, IL. What a great Performance! It truly was a blessing to worship. The night didn't end there. A group of friends celebrated Holly's Birthday. It was a late night, but so enjoyable. We truly are blessed by you Holly, and thankful for the positive results of your recent cancer history. God is so good and I am thankful to share your journey with you.
Sunday was a day of Worship and Rest. Our church is excited our pastor has decided to teach us "Revelation". I know that I need to be taught more on eschatology. May our hearts be open to God's Word and his teaching.