I want you all to know (the one person that might stumble here and read this) that my 2 year blogaversary is coming up- March 22.
I also want you to know that I'm back, after a little hiatus. I think the hardest part about coming back is wondering what to say. Where to start. Should I even try to backtrack, or should I just start where I am..today?
I wish that I had something deep to share, but I have decided that if I wait until I have something deep to share, it could be a long time before I start blogging again. I don't promise regular blogs, but I do promise to blog.
Welcome back.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
How do the Amish morn?
I have to admit that I haven't cried about the news in a long time. In days when boys and girls are dying- multiples at a time- every day, news about Iraq are read more like stats from a football game. But yesterday on my way home, I cried hearing about the shooting in Pennsylvania. So many things about this story bring tears to my eyes. I morn for the families of the students, for the community, for the teacher. I morn for the fact that people can walk into a school and kill innocent children. Right after he dropped off his own. Execution style. How could anyone think that these children deserved to be executed. A one room schoolhouse. Siblings together. Brothers leave, sisters stay.
I cried for these families. I also cried for the fear of the state of the world. For all the children sitting in classrooms around the country scared of every stranger that enters the building. For the teachers who didn't know they were being called to such a dangerous occupation. For the fear of my unborn children sitting in classrooms yet to come.
But how do the Amish morn? A report on NPR stated that though they reject many modern advances such as television and radio, the Amish receive help from the mental health community. There were psychologists onhand yesterday as the community gathered together. They were concerned about their own families. They wanted to know what to say to their children.
They also wanted to know what they could do for the victim's family.
They wanted to take his wife and children food.
They wanted to take the wife of the man, who was not Amish, who had just killed their children food.
They had already forgiven him and wanted to know how they could help them.
How do the Amish morn? They hug their children. They cry.
And then they forgive.
I cried for these families. I also cried for the fear of the state of the world. For all the children sitting in classrooms around the country scared of every stranger that enters the building. For the teachers who didn't know they were being called to such a dangerous occupation. For the fear of my unborn children sitting in classrooms yet to come.
But how do the Amish morn? A report on NPR stated that though they reject many modern advances such as television and radio, the Amish receive help from the mental health community. There were psychologists onhand yesterday as the community gathered together. They were concerned about their own families. They wanted to know what to say to their children.
They also wanted to know what they could do for the victim's family.
They wanted to take his wife and children food.
They wanted to take the wife of the man, who was not Amish, who had just killed their children food.
They had already forgiven him and wanted to know how they could help them.
How do the Amish morn? They hug their children. They cry.
And then they forgive.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Winning Woman
I have a couple announcements, so listen closely. 1) I shot a gun, 2) I won an award shooting a gun. Yes, Yes, I am the reigning Women's champion of the SNA Skeet Shooting tournament. A couple of weeks ago we went to Atlanta to the Southern Nurseymen Association (SNA), and while we were there Adam was registered for the tournament, and someone had dropped out, so I decided to tag along. Keep in mind that this was THE FIRST time IN MY LIFE I had ever shot a gun. And I took home the plaque. Thank you to all those who have supported me through this time. To my parents, my friends, and most of all, I dedicate this win to the heavenly Father (imagine me raising the plastic to the sky). This is for the underdog.
I have a couple announcements, so listen closely. 1) I shot a gun, 2) I won an award shooting a gun. Yes, Yes, I am the reigning Women's champion of the SNA Skeet Shooting tournament. A couple of weeks ago we went to Atlanta to the Southern Nurseymen Association (SNA), and while we were there Adam was registered for the tournament, and someone had dropped out, so I decided to tag along. Keep in mind that this was THE FIRST time IN MY LIFE I had ever shot a gun. And I took home the plaque. Thank you to all those who have supported me through this time. To my parents, my friends, and most of all, I dedicate this win to the heavenly Father (imagine me raising the plastic to the sky). This is for the underdog.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Update post
Since some of you only read the blog and never actually talk to me, call me, or e-mail me, I was reminded that perhaps I will just update you on life. WARNING: This is going to be a boring post if you see me everyday, or even once a week.
OK, well, still don't have a job- looking hard, but nothing substantive has really surfaced. It's a pretty frustrating process for oh so many reasons, one of which is that there is a loan check due for the Masters degree that I earned, which I can't afford to pay, because no one will hire me, despite having multiple degrees. Do you see irony here.
Adam and I traveled for the past three weeks- We went to TN- him traveling for work, and me just watching, and then I went to Arkansas, where my sister and all her children were there. It was so amazing to be with all of them. I long for the time when my whole family can be together at one time. You would think that someone would have to get married for coordination like that. By George, just maybe it will happen. Then last week we were in Atlanta. Lots of fun things happened of which here is my top ten: (number one is reserved for a blog that has to be accompanied by video, but stay tuned)
10. Not thinking about or talking about where I'm going to work
9. Not thinking about or talking about Wedding things
8. They have the most comfortable beds at Marriott. I finally slept through the night
7. Getting to meet all the people who work in Adam's company
6. Great Veal, on Adam's company
5. Meeting a man named Charlie- who wore a bowtie, and prayed for me and Adam right after talking with us
4. Good wine, again, on the company
3. Going to the Georgia Aquarium. Truly amazing. Again, pictures to follow
2. Seeing Katie, and knowing that she is safely home from Israel, and Katie and Adam meeting
OK, well, still don't have a job- looking hard, but nothing substantive has really surfaced. It's a pretty frustrating process for oh so many reasons, one of which is that there is a loan check due for the Masters degree that I earned, which I can't afford to pay, because no one will hire me, despite having multiple degrees. Do you see irony here.
Adam and I traveled for the past three weeks- We went to TN- him traveling for work, and me just watching, and then I went to Arkansas, where my sister and all her children were there. It was so amazing to be with all of them. I long for the time when my whole family can be together at one time. You would think that someone would have to get married for coordination like that. By George, just maybe it will happen. Then last week we were in Atlanta. Lots of fun things happened of which here is my top ten: (number one is reserved for a blog that has to be accompanied by video, but stay tuned)
10. Not thinking about or talking about where I'm going to work
9. Not thinking about or talking about Wedding things
8. They have the most comfortable beds at Marriott. I finally slept through the night
7. Getting to meet all the people who work in Adam's company
6. Great Veal, on Adam's company
5. Meeting a man named Charlie- who wore a bowtie, and prayed for me and Adam right after talking with us
4. Good wine, again, on the company
3. Going to the Georgia Aquarium. Truly amazing. Again, pictures to follow
2. Seeing Katie, and knowing that she is safely home from Israel, and Katie and Adam meeting
Sunday, July 30, 2006
because I'm cute
I woke up this morning next to the cutest guy ever.
I'm at home in Little Rock. I came to visit my parents, and my sister and her children are here- Noah (10), William (6) and Cecilia (1/2). Last night William slept with me, and Noah slept with Adam. The night before, Noah had slept with me, and Will had slept with Adam. Adam came the room this morning as William and I were waking up, and he said- you guys switched places last night. I said, "Yeah, they're all just fighting to sleep with me. Isn't that right Will?" Will replied, looking up from the pillow and counting the reasons on his fingers, "Yeah, because she's pretty, and she's cute, and love you."
Sound like good reasons to want to sleep with someone.
Countdown until I will wake up next to Adam: 84 days.
I'm at home in Little Rock. I came to visit my parents, and my sister and her children are here- Noah (10), William (6) and Cecilia (1/2). Last night William slept with me, and Noah slept with Adam. The night before, Noah had slept with me, and Will had slept with Adam. Adam came the room this morning as William and I were waking up, and he said- you guys switched places last night. I said, "Yeah, they're all just fighting to sleep with me. Isn't that right Will?" Will replied, looking up from the pillow and counting the reasons on his fingers, "Yeah, because she's pretty, and she's cute, and love you."
Sound like good reasons to want to sleep with someone.
Countdown until I will wake up next to Adam: 84 days.
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