This is it! Last day!

Well....I wanted to blog this morning but I am about out of time. I had to find some sort of Google App thingy because it was messing with me and not letting me get on!  What is with google lately? Frustrating.

On a happy note....today is my last day at work. Feeling happy.  I know some people don't agree with my decision.  They feel it doesn't matter if you like it or not....stay at a job....it's all about the money. I don't agree.  If it is time for a change...it is time for a change.  Some people stay too long at a job because they are worried about change.... doesn't matter how happy they are.  I am not a person of change....but I do want to be at happy and at peace. It is something you learn as you get older.  Your health and well being is more important.  I will be taking care of it now.

I hope you understand. If not....just be happy for me because God and I are on the same page and I feel at peace.  xoxo  have a great day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLA JEAN!!!!

Today is my baby girls birthday.  It was 37 years ago I was woke up thinking this might be it. I was hoping so but so afraid.  She was already way past due....since her due date was June 10th. I was way past ready to have this baby. We didn't know if it would be a boy or girl.  I had no phone and I was alone waiting for Dave to get home from graveyard shift.  Then we had no shower...so I had to wait for him to take a bath and get all the plainer paint from the sawmill off him. We went to the hospital and it freakin' hurt!!!! I remember Dave's dad, mom and dad were all at the hospital....but I didn't see them. I got to see mama for a minute or two. She was so proud of me. Dave was freaked and so was his dad because giving birth is how Dave's mom died. We were all scared....until they gave me drugs. The spinal caudel was terrible and it didn't last long.  I felt everything giving birth...they gave me more meds but it was too late and it worked when I was wheeled out. Mom said I didn't look good....I was shaking and not too well. But when I saw that beautiful tan baby girl.....I was better. Funny how the look into the eyes of your new baby can make everything so worth it.  I loved her so much as I looked at her precious long fingers and toes....the finger nails... the little lips.... such a perfect person never existed until that moment (in my eyes).  It is hard to believe that love could ever grow stronger....but it did. Every moment of her life...it has gotten stronger.  Now I look at this loving mom and wife and I am so proud of her.  I have accomplished what God had asked me to do when He gave me Karla....to raise her into a God loving, responsible, caring, and loving person....and that is what she is!  My job is done as I watch her do the same with her children.  The circle of life.  To conclude this post....I just want to say....Happy Birthday Karlie.... I truly love you and everything about you! You've made me proud and I couldn't have asked God for better.  He knows what He is doing! And I thank Him! Love you!!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxo

Sunday morning epiphany!

It is 6 a.m. on Sunday.... I am so excited this morning. I am happy. I am blessed. It is a good morning, even if the sun is not shining. At least we're not in the 100+ weather or experience evacuations because of fire or dealing with storms like the East coast is having. By the way... my brother Douglas is good. He is kind of between two mountain ranges in Virginia so storms tend to go around them.  He has power but no cable. They have definitely felt the storms and had some, but they are safe. Thank you, God. Continue to bless this country that is going through terrible weather problems.

I woke up thinking about my life.  I know I am going to focus on me.  I know that sounds selfish, but it isn't really. I am going to focus on my health.  If I don't get healthier soon....there won't be a me. I have tons of weight to lose. I need to get out there and work my muscles and build them up. I have focused on the school and forgotten about me!  So, yes, I am excited.  I am also excited to get my house in order. Papa has done a great job at keeping things together but he is a kitchen & bath kind of man. That is what he does...and laundry. But there are other things I need to take care of in this house.

Today Lauren and I are going to ride our bikes. Then maybe see a movie. Anyone want to go?  Then I have a lot of stuff to get together to pass on to Ms. Sarah.

So for now.... that is what I got. I wanted to share this.  Oh, and I wanted to share this....Andrew is now a legal licensed driver!

I am so happy for him! He is an awesome kid that I know will be a safe driver...but praying for him anyway!!! lol!
Here are some pictures the kids and others shared on facebook like that I stole....like the one above. That's what I do.  People don't email pictures to each other anymore...they just expect you to steal. Enjoy!

Gracie enjoying the sun...Karla's picture

Kevon camping

Dylan

Andrew congratulating his friend

Maddie