2 months Vacation

2 months in the Caribbean, and all I can say is, how relaxing. My Parents have been on retirement vacation since Dec. 31. They have enjoyed the warmth of the sun, beaches, pools, reading, sunsets, dinners with friends, family visiting. Now they will return back to the reality that spring has yet to come here. I'm feeling anxious today, that I will see my parents after 2 months. The house has been taken care of, but now I'm ready for a break. Though I am really blessed to have such wonderful parents in my life. I thank them for thier loving care and support throughout my life.
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This is the view from my parents balcony every morning.

Jealous, Arent You?

I bet everyone would like to be a P.E. teacher, when I say how nice and warm the weather was today.Our Kindergartners and 1st Grade jump roped and played outside. And we took our Jr. High kids outside to walk and play catch with footballs. It was a great day. One group played a game where they ran around in a circle throwing the football to each other. The person who didn't catch the ball was out. They were actually enjoying themselves.
Last year at this temperature, our kids were whining because it was cold. It's all in perspective.
Spring is here, I can feel it. I had a very productive day! I took my dog to be groomed, and she looks so beautiful with short hair. Oh and then I had a frappucino to celebrate spring. I cleaned out my car, swept the garage, tried to change light bulbs(too short), laundry,groceries,cooked dinner,and relaxed on the couch!


Coming Soon! The long awaited arrival of my parents-
after2 months:Monday :-)

Question of the Day!

The question of the day presented itself with.."Miss Childs, When did you get glasses?
(Answer: In Kindergarten)
Guess what happens when you rarely wear your glasses to work, about 50 students were shocked and amazed and some even thought I had just gone to the eye doctor yesterday to get glasses.
Oh so you want to know the reason you say....Well I had a nice mishap and down the drain my contact went, or so I think. This has happened 2x now in the last 2 years. Maybe I'll think twice before I think it's in my eye and it faintly disappears. Unfortunately, I have gas permeable and it will cost. Seems like things just keep coming my way financially. I'm loving all these monstrous bills. First, the computer cord, then the gas tank cable, now the contacts...what else am I missing?
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Scrabble Anyone?
I spent a wonderful evening Monday with Friends, and played the word game"SCRABBLE".
Anyone know what QUAG is, yeah...we looked it up in the official scrabble dictionary back from 1978.How do you ever keep something like that, especially when you pack up for overseas mission work, and come back in 5 yrs. to find it in storage!
Definition=a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
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Turn up Mr. Tunebox---
The wonderful perks of my job is music. We have a nice sound system in the gym and have allowed students to bring in appropriate music to play during class. So I've had it up to my ears with Taylor Swift, but enjoyed some Keith Urban today. Though since the morning turned blue early, I started with the Had a Bad Day song...
The girls bring in Girl CD's and the boys, haven't quite figured out any good Cd's yet...

The Past, Future, Present.....

One year and I have been soooo blessed! These ladies have been a true blessing in my life. I have been so encouraged to have incredible, godly friends. I thank the Lord for their encouragement in my life.

The past has been rough, yet everything comes in seasons. God brings people in our life for a reason, and I am so thankful that I can use each experience for God's glory.

What a tremendous blessing each one of my friends have been to me. I pray that God continues to draw us closer as we fellowship together, and learn to grow deeper in our faith.

Spies and more Spies

So life has been pretty crazy and stressful over the last 2 weeks! It seems as if things just go downhill one after another.
The virus hit the computer hard. Though thanks to Ben's hard work, I am happy to say that it was only a power issue for my laptop. I'm using my Mom's power cord until I buy a new one(Shhhh. don't tell).
And Ben worked hard and late on Sunday to clear out all the trojan viruses on our desktop! What a job and what a help! It's amazing what a virus can do.
In the meantime, I've spent my time reading...Lots of catching up to do as I was 2 weeks behind in my reading plan! I read through Leviticus and Numbers over the last 2 weeks! I am now enjoying the day to day reading of Deuteronomy. Better get to reading for discipleship too.

3 weeks till my parents arrive home...Lots of bills to check as I've been away from the computer, and now need to balance the checkbook, and I should write my bills as well. Hmmm....it's taking a day to catch up on all the blogs and info. on facebook! Catching up on my friend's adoption process and so excited to see the work done in the Robertson family.

One more week of February and for that I am grateful!!! I have been working hard since September and my days will only get busy with Track in March. I will have 3 weeks of rest before we hit it hard (weather permitting). Today, I found out that we have been moved back down in our sectional meet. Praise God, because I personally enjoy being at Elmwood and with the Brimfield coaches...I'm ready with new running workouts and a great track assistant to work with this year!
Don't worry, I'm back now and will continue to be a spy in your life. HAHA!

Mistaken for a Bone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOOPS!!!!!!!!!!!! OH NO, MY PEN!!!!!

My dog hopped on the couch with me this evening, while I was reading the People Magazine...She was chewing on what I thought was a bone, pushing it against my foot and chewing away. I even put my hand down to feel what she was chewing on. Guess I thought it was a bone.
30 minutes later, I discovered that it was my pen that I had been writing with earlier for my daily bible reading. Guess she thought it was a new toy for her...No wonder she was so content chewing away my pen cap.
I caught my dog in action...

Hiding under the Blanket!

Can you find the Pen?

Lacey uses her paws well to hold the pen.

Chewing Away!

(All the pics. were taken afterwards...but she was still excited to keep chewing, So I got the action Pictures)

4 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 Months and I'll be heading to Israel once again! I feel so blessed to be apart of this ministry. Praying you'll be a part of this as well. Keep us in your prayers as we continue to form the team and prepare our hearts for a ministry in the Holy Land.

Leaving July 24th-August 6th. Here is a recap of 2007: