Thank you!

I had a wonderful weekend. It was busy, to short, and I am very sore now. You ask how that could be wonderful? Well, I spent Friday night at my sisters house where I played with three cute kids. I got another chance to have "Craft time with Heidi". It was a simple craft of melting crayon shavings between wax paper but a lot of fun to watch the kids create. They made me laugh and giggle as they slid around on Mand's new floor. I too feel lucky that Katie trusts me to be one of the people influence her children's lives. Thank you Katie and I hope you were able to enjoy the time to breath.
We all spent the night at Mand's Friday then I headed to my friend's house to help them move. I am still not happy about it (for my sake) , but I am very happy for them. After packing up the two trucks and enclosed trailers we headed up to the new house. We had a fun drive with water/skittle fights and great talking with Robyn. Once we got to the house we started unloading but needed to stop due to darkness and hunger. After a yummy dinner together and cards we headed to bed.
Morning came a bit to soon and then more unloading. Even that was fun to me. It was nice working together and learning their plans for the new houses. After the trucks and trailers were empty we relaxed. I loved hearing the stories of the family and I got to know Brian's Mom and Dad so much better. They are a wonderful and caring clan. I can't wait till I will be able to visit them again.
I was very tired by the time I got home but it is a good (I worked and played hard) kind of tired.
I hope that all the people I spend time with know how much they mean to me and how the time together makes me feel alive!!!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1/2 a year, 6 months, or 186 days

How ever you count it out it is still hard to beleive our Laurie girl is not here! I miss her every day and I am mad that she is already with my Mother. We will never know how she could feel and why she ended a life that looked on the outside so filled with joy. From the Blogs and stories I have heard Laurie touched thousands of lives through life and death. May we all touch the hearts of every person around us. Lauries smile was so wide and inviting but even a hello can warm a heavy heart.
Smile at each person you come in come incontact with today. Share a warm hello. Ask your freinds how they REALLY are!
May God bless you all!

Today and Yesterday

I can not believe it has been almost a full month since I was here. I have been reading my other family members blogs but by the time I would finish it would be late and I could not get to mine. I really need a better computer so I can go on-line at home. I have only been on at work either during lunch or after I am done. I do have plans of changing that soon. I have some money coming my way which would be wise to use toward all the medical bills. No. I think it should be used for something I want and not what I have to pay for.
Speaking of the medical stuff... I con't to move forward. I will need blood thinners once pregnant due to the factor 5 gene mutation I have. It causes my blood to thicken and could be a risk for me and a baby. I am getting very excited and trying to not stress out. My hours are changing for work, My friends are moving in a few weeks, I am making many calls to get everything set up, and I bought a new(used) car.
The world is going through so much right now my life seems so tiny and unimportant. I keep hearing the news and how some people are stealing and taking advantage of the homes and businesses that are in disarray. It is sad!!! We need to help others and be on the same team. Why are people like that? I say it is Satan having fun. He loves when we act that way and do not love our neighbor the God wants us to. Don't think of the rising gas prices today... Think of how we can help all those that are suffering and seeking refuge.
God is our shelter through the storms of life.