G Is for Grandma. I can't even express how AWESOME it is to be a grandma. I was blessed to be invited to Chris and Adrienne's house for the birth of their first born son. Quinten Alan Pinchak. I think I was in heaven (except I hope I don't gain 10 pounds in heaven in 3 weeks, UGH, lol) It smelled like heaven, it felt like heaven, it seemed like heaven, I ate like I was in heaven. If that is what Heaven is Like I want to be there FOREVER.
I know I won't see Quinten for a long time, so I cherished every second I had with him (he only got fussy on me once, but I still kissed his forehead :D)
I loved him on my chest for hours at a time. He had Angel Lip gloss kisses on his head. I just couldn't help it. I hope no one caught me smelling his little hair. (its so long in the back I think he will be the one to bring the Mullet back into style).
I enjoyed Him. I hope he knows that I love him. The only time I got teary eyed was when the "taxi" came and I had to say goodbye. I gave Adrienne a hug and told her I loved her then I held Quentin in my arms again, pulled him away, kissed his soft and squishy cheek and said GRANDMA LOVES YOU......I felt the emotion come, and I handed him to Adrienne quickly. (its okay for me to cry now, I don't have mascara on, but then it was early in the morning, no time to reapply, :D)
I sit here trying to be busy so I don't miss them all.
It was really hard seeing Adrienne in pain after her C-section. I wanted to take the pain away. It was hard as she struggled to feed her little guy and tears would stream down her face. I just wanted her to know that I understand and that we all learn and grow through these experiences. She is stronger person now.
I loved seeing Chris hold his little man and try to change his diaper as fast as he could (15 min) so Poop wouldn't get on little guys socks, haha!
I truly enjoyed all the time I spent there. No complaints, not one second of regret. I was grateful for the sacrifice Chris and Adrienne gave so I could go to the sacred grove and Speak to God. What a truly wonderful blessing that is. Its a Grove of trees. Pennsylvania is Full of Groves, so why is Palmyra, New York Different? Because its Holy Ground. God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ STOOD and TAUGHT truths in that grove of trees. AWESOMENESS was all around. I will try and share what I learned there.
I got my wishes. I had three. I wished Adrienne and I could work things out!
I wanted to love on my grand son.
I wanted to see the Sacred Grove and the Hill Cumorah.
I'm so grateful for Magic Wands that really do work!
I feel very blessed.
I met some wonderful people in their ward.
I started a new business because of the bishops wife.
My.michebag.com/shanon_matson is what Lisa set me up with.
I hope and pray God grants me many more Riches.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Finally......living my best self?
I believe it was January when I found out that I was close to being able to work for Weight Watchers. That has been my goal from the first few weeks I started attending Weight Watcher meetings. I have always felt the pull to stand up and help people. I'm not always the perfect example but it's the Fight that keeps me going, and I find that in other people. Encouragement is KEY in most situations. I love the Weight Watchers gives you the knowledge and the tools to be successful. If you are not finding success, Its YOU, and nobody else. As of Friday, March 11, 2011 I was hired to work for Weight Watchers. I will be a receptionist first and then they really want me to be a leader. I can't wait for that challenge.
As much as I want my family to EAT like I do, and FEEL like I do, I can't force it. I provide the tools and the environment but they still have to choose. They used to ask me HOW MANY POINTS IS THAT? It was all fun and games. Now I may say....DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY POINTS THAT IS? ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CHOOSE TO EAT THAT? They govern themselves.
I know how hard it is. Before Weight Watchers my success story consisted of Pills. Yes, I was very successful on FEN/PHEN. Now I may have heart problems. (One DR says I do, One Agency says I don't, you know what I mean!) I was also taking Phentermine. Very successful. I loved it because I didn't even THINK about eating. Essentially Starving! HEY! worked! Gained all my weight back and then some once I stopped taking the pills and at the time My feelings were hurt by a "friend" and I took my sadness with me to Runza double cheese burgers and Onion rings. Don't get me wrong, I still eat at Runza, but its a Grilled Chicken Sand. and maybe some onion rings as a treat ONCE in awhile.
Through my weight loss struggle I cried. What really put me over the top, seeing I had a problem was a video of myself. Triple Chin, Big bongo butt, and my gut had folds in it. Did I feel this way? NO! I felt like Shanon. I felt like ME. When I looked at the video that was NOT ME......Who was that in my voice, and my eyes? Sadness overwhelmed me!
That night I prayed to my Heavenly Father for the right path for me. The next day while watching the "forbidden" soap opera's I saw two or three commercials for Weight Watchers. It felt RIGHT for me. I called the 800 number and got some meeting information, called up my best friend at the time and asked her if she wanted to go. We Went together. I am so grateful. We both struggled off and on. We were both successful when we LIVED the LIFESTYLE. What a great blessing this program has been for ME.
Now I feel like I can bless the lives of other people. Maybe sharing a spirit of accomplishment, share ups and downs. Encourage people to be their best selves. That doesn't mean Skinny. That means healthy. Being Wise in all that we do and say. I'm ready to live what I believe, and share that knowledge. Its like sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I can live by example. If people want what I have and have been blessed with, I will share that opportunity.
I have to pray every night for the strength from my Heavenly Father to go through the day in my weakness. Through Him I have found strength. My biggest Light Bulb Moment was at Time Out for Women. Wendy Ulrich said that over eating IS NOT A SIN, it is a weakness. Now in the RS lesson, it is against what Heavenly Father needs our temples to do. God knows this is a weakness, and therefore, he will be our strength, and he will provide ways to strengthen us. I'm grateful to him and to all those people who help me at Weight Watchers Tues and Thurs meetings. Can't wait to meet more people and make them a part of my journey.
As much as I want my family to EAT like I do, and FEEL like I do, I can't force it. I provide the tools and the environment but they still have to choose. They used to ask me HOW MANY POINTS IS THAT? It was all fun and games. Now I may say....DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY POINTS THAT IS? ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CHOOSE TO EAT THAT? They govern themselves.
I know how hard it is. Before Weight Watchers my success story consisted of Pills. Yes, I was very successful on FEN/PHEN. Now I may have heart problems. (One DR says I do, One Agency says I don't, you know what I mean!) I was also taking Phentermine. Very successful. I loved it because I didn't even THINK about eating. Essentially Starving! HEY! worked! Gained all my weight back and then some once I stopped taking the pills and at the time My feelings were hurt by a "friend" and I took my sadness with me to Runza double cheese burgers and Onion rings. Don't get me wrong, I still eat at Runza, but its a Grilled Chicken Sand. and maybe some onion rings as a treat ONCE in awhile.
Through my weight loss struggle I cried. What really put me over the top, seeing I had a problem was a video of myself. Triple Chin, Big bongo butt, and my gut had folds in it. Did I feel this way? NO! I felt like Shanon. I felt like ME. When I looked at the video that was NOT ME......Who was that in my voice, and my eyes? Sadness overwhelmed me!
That night I prayed to my Heavenly Father for the right path for me. The next day while watching the "forbidden" soap opera's I saw two or three commercials for Weight Watchers. It felt RIGHT for me. I called the 800 number and got some meeting information, called up my best friend at the time and asked her if she wanted to go. We Went together. I am so grateful. We both struggled off and on. We were both successful when we LIVED the LIFESTYLE. What a great blessing this program has been for ME.
Now I feel like I can bless the lives of other people. Maybe sharing a spirit of accomplishment, share ups and downs. Encourage people to be their best selves. That doesn't mean Skinny. That means healthy. Being Wise in all that we do and say. I'm ready to live what I believe, and share that knowledge. Its like sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I can live by example. If people want what I have and have been blessed with, I will share that opportunity.
I have to pray every night for the strength from my Heavenly Father to go through the day in my weakness. Through Him I have found strength. My biggest Light Bulb Moment was at Time Out for Women. Wendy Ulrich said that over eating IS NOT A SIN, it is a weakness. Now in the RS lesson, it is against what Heavenly Father needs our temples to do. God knows this is a weakness, and therefore, he will be our strength, and he will provide ways to strengthen us. I'm grateful to him and to all those people who help me at Weight Watchers Tues and Thurs meetings. Can't wait to meet more people and make them a part of my journey.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
NORMAL?
I got this in an email last week sometime. It really bothered me, because I feel like people think this way of me. "She looks normal, she dresses normal, but she ISN'T."
Like I said in a post earlier this week I have had people tell me I intimidate them. That is NOT normal. I have a fight inside myself. I feel normal, but clearly I am NOT TREATED NORMAL. (for one example, the girls gave all the ladies who have had babies a baby blanket. it is "tradition" in the ward. I'm still waiting for Karrea's blanket.)
I talk too much. I voice my opinion too much. I share the "spirit" too much. I am just too much. I know too much. I say COOL or AWESOME too much. My hair is too much. My clothes are too much for some people. I care too much, I love too much. AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
I am NOT NORMAL.
Just today though I felt okay with NOT being NORMAL.
Today, I am what Maxine says. And I'm okay with that.
How about you? Are you normal?
Like I said in a post earlier this week I have had people tell me I intimidate them. That is NOT normal. I have a fight inside myself. I feel normal, but clearly I am NOT TREATED NORMAL. (for one example, the girls gave all the ladies who have had babies a baby blanket. it is "tradition" in the ward. I'm still waiting for Karrea's blanket.)
I talk too much. I voice my opinion too much. I share the "spirit" too much. I am just too much. I know too much. I say COOL or AWESOME too much. My hair is too much. My clothes are too much for some people. I care too much, I love too much. AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
I am NOT NORMAL.
Just today though I felt okay with NOT being NORMAL.
Today, I am what Maxine says. And I'm okay with that.
How about you? Are you normal?
Once again!
Once again the Ward POT is stirred. My hopes arise. Thinking just maybe this time I'll get to spread my wings and serve.
NOPE! Been over 2 years since I have been asked to really do something. Don't get me wrong, being in the Stake Primary was a blast. I loved seeing the kids crawling on the floor eating crayons and singing at the top of their lungs. I loved traveling around. When the Pres. got released. I wasn't surprised. My family was having a hard time getting to church without me getting them there. I knew the Lord needed me in the Kearney building. I didn't think it would be over 2 years before I could get back into the WARD.
I know some people complain because they are asked too much. They are too busy to serve here or there. I am the opposite. I feel like my wings are clipped. I feel like I am STUCK in the Closet. That is just my cross. I am supposing. I am feeling like a nothing ONCE AGAIN. I hate that feeling. I wished it didn't bother me.
Here is something I need to share with myself every day. I went to Mary Kay at the Ramada Inn last night so I could get trained, and there I found my spiritual uplift too. Funny how that works. Can't get it at CHURCH I have to get it at WORK. I love it! these ladies are great.
Ephesians 1:4
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
"The Devil like to condemn us and keep us down by whispering in our ears, ""LOOK AT YOU TRYING TO ACT AS IF YOU'RE SOMEBODY WHEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE NOBODY! YOU HAVE COME FROM NOWHERE, AND YOU'RE GOING NOWHERE."" The devil uses the same old tactics in every battle, He deceives, lies, accuses, and seeks to destroy us.
When he does, remember David faced similar attacks from the enemy. When Samuel came to visit David's family, his father, Jesse, didn't even call him from tending the sheep. Samuel came to anoint a king, but no one in David's family believed that he had the right stuff to be King. His brothers were older, wiser, taller, more handsome, and more experience. Saul and his men laughed when David wanted to take on Goliath.
What David accomplished in his life for God had nothing to do with where he started and everything to do with the fact that God picked him out. Be not discouraged, regardless of your circumstances, God will take you out of wherever you are and bring you to the where ever He wants you to be!!!
LORD, YOUR CALLING ON MY LIE IS GREATER THAN ANY MAN CAN BELIEVE. I CANNOT LOOK TO OTHERS FOR MY SELF-ESTEEM OR SELF WORTH. SO, LORD, I TURN TO YOU. IN YOU, I AM ROYALTY!! AMEN
I can't tell you how I fought back the tears. I had the bobble head going on when she was teaching us. I still tear up. I just really wished I wasn't so tender about this. I want to be a part of the Kearney WARD and not just the building. I keep feeling like I'm being held back because of MAN. I wished I knew how to get past it. I just keep plugging along in my daily life and I try to do what God needs me to do.
I am happy for all those ladies who have "callings". I wished I had the opportunity to work with some of those ladies.
Rub shoulders, fellowship, be loved and most of all LOVE those whom I would serve and serve with. I do find happiness helping a little 6 year old on the computer though. She has been my SMILE on WED. nights.
I am royalty, and I'm sorry if NOBODY sees that. NOW where are the Kleenex's
NOPE! Been over 2 years since I have been asked to really do something. Don't get me wrong, being in the Stake Primary was a blast. I loved seeing the kids crawling on the floor eating crayons and singing at the top of their lungs. I loved traveling around. When the Pres. got released. I wasn't surprised. My family was having a hard time getting to church without me getting them there. I knew the Lord needed me in the Kearney building. I didn't think it would be over 2 years before I could get back into the WARD.
I know some people complain because they are asked too much. They are too busy to serve here or there. I am the opposite. I feel like my wings are clipped. I feel like I am STUCK in the Closet. That is just my cross. I am supposing. I am feeling like a nothing ONCE AGAIN. I hate that feeling. I wished it didn't bother me.
Here is something I need to share with myself every day. I went to Mary Kay at the Ramada Inn last night so I could get trained, and there I found my spiritual uplift too. Funny how that works. Can't get it at CHURCH I have to get it at WORK. I love it! these ladies are great.
Ephesians 1:4
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
"The Devil like to condemn us and keep us down by whispering in our ears, ""LOOK AT YOU TRYING TO ACT AS IF YOU'RE SOMEBODY WHEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE NOBODY! YOU HAVE COME FROM NOWHERE, AND YOU'RE GOING NOWHERE."" The devil uses the same old tactics in every battle, He deceives, lies, accuses, and seeks to destroy us.
When he does, remember David faced similar attacks from the enemy. When Samuel came to visit David's family, his father, Jesse, didn't even call him from tending the sheep. Samuel came to anoint a king, but no one in David's family believed that he had the right stuff to be King. His brothers were older, wiser, taller, more handsome, and more experience. Saul and his men laughed when David wanted to take on Goliath.
What David accomplished in his life for God had nothing to do with where he started and everything to do with the fact that God picked him out. Be not discouraged, regardless of your circumstances, God will take you out of wherever you are and bring you to the where ever He wants you to be!!!
LORD, YOUR CALLING ON MY LIE IS GREATER THAN ANY MAN CAN BELIEVE. I CANNOT LOOK TO OTHERS FOR MY SELF-ESTEEM OR SELF WORTH. SO, LORD, I TURN TO YOU. IN YOU, I AM ROYALTY!! AMEN
I can't tell you how I fought back the tears. I had the bobble head going on when she was teaching us. I still tear up. I just really wished I wasn't so tender about this. I want to be a part of the Kearney WARD and not just the building. I keep feeling like I'm being held back because of MAN. I wished I knew how to get past it. I just keep plugging along in my daily life and I try to do what God needs me to do.
I am happy for all those ladies who have "callings". I wished I had the opportunity to work with some of those ladies.
Rub shoulders, fellowship, be loved and most of all LOVE those whom I would serve and serve with. I do find happiness helping a little 6 year old on the computer though. She has been my SMILE on WED. nights.
I am royalty, and I'm sorry if NOBODY sees that. NOW where are the Kleenex's
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Ugly Head
Just when I think I am OVER what People think of ME, self doubt looms its ugly head again.
My friend told me the other day that I used to intimidate her. I come to church looking so nice, and I carry myself so upright that I truly frightened her. I assured her that if you talk to me more than 5 minutes I'm the biggest L word. If you look under my bangs you will see what I mean.
I have reflected that "message" over and over in my head for the past few days. I feel I have been told that so many times that I feel like I'm leaning towards the DORKY side a little too much, Like I'm trying TOO hard to fit in. I turned 40 3 years ago. I liked who I was finally. That seems to be the time that I have heard this statement OVER AND OVER AGAIN......"Shanon, you intimidate people", or "wow, you are not what I thought you were", or "You are different at home then you are at church" That one, I had an answer for, I'm supposed to be reverent and conservative at church, its the Lords house.
I just have to think that Satan is using this tool to distract me. I have found that I have wanted to retract my whole body from the WORLD, even church things. FOR FEAR I MAY INTIMIDATE. haha! This is where I take a deep breath and try to live the best that I can.
I am TOO honest
I am POISED in most situations
I am Opinionated
I am Listening
I am BOLD
I am BRAVE
I am ME
I am Who I believe Heavenly Father NEEDS me to be
I am A good MOM
I am a Good WIFE
I am a good Daycare Provider
I am a good House keeper
I am a good Worker
I am a good Sister
I am a Good Daughter
I am Who I am!
I Am the BEST that I can Be TODAY
i am who I am because GOD LOVES ME
I will be OKAY whether YOU like me or NOT.......I do what I do because its ALL I know, and I try to hear what God needs from me.
My friend told me the other day that I used to intimidate her. I come to church looking so nice, and I carry myself so upright that I truly frightened her. I assured her that if you talk to me more than 5 minutes I'm the biggest L word. If you look under my bangs you will see what I mean.
I have reflected that "message" over and over in my head for the past few days. I feel I have been told that so many times that I feel like I'm leaning towards the DORKY side a little too much, Like I'm trying TOO hard to fit in. I turned 40 3 years ago. I liked who I was finally. That seems to be the time that I have heard this statement OVER AND OVER AGAIN......"Shanon, you intimidate people", or "wow, you are not what I thought you were", or "You are different at home then you are at church" That one, I had an answer for, I'm supposed to be reverent and conservative at church, its the Lords house.
I just have to think that Satan is using this tool to distract me. I have found that I have wanted to retract my whole body from the WORLD, even church things. FOR FEAR I MAY INTIMIDATE. haha! This is where I take a deep breath and try to live the best that I can.
I am TOO honest
I am POISED in most situations
I am Opinionated
I am Listening
I am BOLD
I am BRAVE
I am ME
I am Who I believe Heavenly Father NEEDS me to be
I am A good MOM
I am a Good WIFE
I am a good Daycare Provider
I am a good House keeper
I am a good Worker
I am a good Sister
I am a Good Daughter
I am Who I am!
I Am the BEST that I can Be TODAY
i am who I am because GOD LOVES ME
I will be OKAY whether YOU like me or NOT.......I do what I do because its ALL I know, and I try to hear what God needs from me.
Friday, February 25, 2011
So excited!!!
Thursday morning I was just lounging in bed when I got a phone call from Adrienne. She was looking up flights for P.A. for April. A few weeks ago 1 ticket was over 149.00. Now they were 109.00 so she booked me on a flight to Newark, NJ. I am so excited. I leave April 5th, and get back the 27 of April. Wow, can I do it? YOU BET! I can't wait. Hopefully I don't out do my welcome and they take me to the airport to hang for 6 days. :D
I got my itinerary and my baggage requirement, now I just need to find a way to Omaha. Not sure if Ron will take me or he will let me take the car and park it in Omaha. I have a month to figure it out. Isn't it crazy February has come and gone! GEE. I'm kind of glad, I get grumpy in Feb. I haven't quite figured it out yet. Oh ya. Its lovers day and my birthday. Hmmmmm. This year I celebrated the family and not just Ron and I. I loved that commercial where the card says I CELEBRATE US. I lose out if I just celebrate Ron and I cuz to him V-Day is no biggy.........so this year we gave the kids some money and we went out as a family. V-Day I took Justice out. He has felt neglected lately. We had a good time.
I was asking on facebook if anyone wanted to help me go to PA to visit my new grandson. They could order Mary Kay or Pampered Chef, or just send me a dollar, and between my 657 friends, that would be a good start. A few friends have pulled through. I'm excited!
Now if I can just keep it straight, and not put it in my gas tank. with the price of gas...........my denali took 70.00 for a half a tank. I'm not liking this. Plus I have to put money in Shai's tank. Ron has only averaged 3 jobs a week. That is NOT paying his bills. We are getting nervous. Let me rephrase that......HE is getting nervous. I have made suggestions but that is NOT what he feels comfortable with. (talking with people). I just pray the phones ring for him.
I have a young lady who will watch the daycare while I'm gone if Ron has some jobs. I hope all is covered. Hopefully she'll have her Drivers License by then. YAY.
Life is smiling right now.
I got my itinerary and my baggage requirement, now I just need to find a way to Omaha. Not sure if Ron will take me or he will let me take the car and park it in Omaha. I have a month to figure it out. Isn't it crazy February has come and gone! GEE. I'm kind of glad, I get grumpy in Feb. I haven't quite figured it out yet. Oh ya. Its lovers day and my birthday. Hmmmmm. This year I celebrated the family and not just Ron and I. I loved that commercial where the card says I CELEBRATE US. I lose out if I just celebrate Ron and I cuz to him V-Day is no biggy.........so this year we gave the kids some money and we went out as a family. V-Day I took Justice out. He has felt neglected lately. We had a good time.
I was asking on facebook if anyone wanted to help me go to PA to visit my new grandson. They could order Mary Kay or Pampered Chef, or just send me a dollar, and between my 657 friends, that would be a good start. A few friends have pulled through. I'm excited!
Now if I can just keep it straight, and not put it in my gas tank. with the price of gas...........my denali took 70.00 for a half a tank. I'm not liking this. Plus I have to put money in Shai's tank. Ron has only averaged 3 jobs a week. That is NOT paying his bills. We are getting nervous. Let me rephrase that......HE is getting nervous. I have made suggestions but that is NOT what he feels comfortable with. (talking with people). I just pray the phones ring for him.
I have a young lady who will watch the daycare while I'm gone if Ron has some jobs. I hope all is covered. Hopefully she'll have her Drivers License by then. YAY.
Life is smiling right now.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
I'm four, I'm four, I'm forty three years old today!
February 6, 1968 I was blessed come into this world. According to my "birth mother" I was stubborn, she was in labor for about 3 days. Do you know how cold and dreary the world is? Do you know why I stayed in as long as I could? I knew I would have a rough go of it this place we call the dark and dreary world.
This weekend was my birthday weekend. Saturday I went with Ron to clean the retirement home, Kensington in Hastings. I like being there. I like helping. After work we shopped at the dollar store and then he took me to breakfast, lunch, supper at Country Pride. I order my usual chopped steak, baked potato, and steamed veggies. Soup and salad. YUM. I didn't reorder. I am trying to get my weight down to where I can be a receptionist for Weight watchers. I have 5 pounds to go. Whew. Its been NINE YEARS. I have wanted to work for WW for NINE YEARS. Wow. Talk about stubborn.
After Country Pride we went to Kearney. I had to pay some of my Cato's card and while I was there I looked through clearance. That place is so addicting to me. I got a blouse for 5.99 and a cute black skirt for 9.99. Ron offered to buy that for me for my birthday. That was nice of him. Shai kept bugging me about when we were going to get home so I told her we were on our way. When we drove up and parked you could hear the kids running in the house and then all the lights disappeared. I heard my favorite MANLY MAN playing on the Bose. David Archuletta! awwwww! (next year it will be my album from John Wayne Shulz haha)
SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they all jumped out and surprised me (not!) They had a birthday banner and cheese cake bites and cupcakes and presents and cards! IT WAS SO SWEET! (I started my fast after country pride so I saved some goodies for Sunday). The cards were sweet! I got two webkins. One is a cocker spaniel and one is a Koala Bear. Shai made me a couple of bracelets, and a paper weight that is so cute! its a wooden block and she embossed it! LOVE IT ALL. I got lots of hugs and kisses.
Sunday I got a text from Adrienne bright and early in the morning,. Luckily I was up and ready to go. We had decided to attend my mom's ward in Grand Island and it started at 9:00, so we were up at 7:00 and leaving by 8. Karrea started throwing up Friday at 1:00 am, and felt better Saturday. Sunday 2:30 AM I got a tap on my shoulder and had a few messes to clean up. I get so annoyed. At least she didn't throw up on her brother on the bottom bunk this time. She was on the couch. Justice was thankful for that!
Justice opted to stay home with her, he had a stomach ache. I think it was because he didn't start his fast like he should of and was eating chili late at night. Sure sign for a disaster. It was all good. We got on the road a little late. I'm glad mom saved us a spot there was standing room only. NOT. There weren't very many people there. It was quite sad. There was a sweet spirit in the testimonies though. Isn't that what truly matters?
After church I got lots of hugs from dear friends that have seen me grow up and become a wife, mother, and now a grandma. Sunday school was nice and RS was even nicer. Mom bore her testimony. Could I ask for a better birthday present?
We got home and had homemade lasagna for lunch. Lyle made a great salad with tomatoes, broccoli, black olives, and lettuce. I made garlic bread. And for dessert I made angel food strawberry shortcake. Usually Ron buys all the stuff but I did this year. I wasn't going to wait around for him. I get tired of doing that!
The phone rang and it was Christopher. He apologized for not getting my birthday card off. I told him to just add interest. He laughed and told me that my birthday present is a plane ticket to come out when the baby is going to be born. I didn't know they wanted me there. He said he would have Adrienne call me when she got up from her nap. I told him I wouldn't be able to come out, who would watch the kids. My mom got mad and said figure out a way, this is your grand baby! DANG......Who knew she could be so feisty!? ME! haha
I opened up my cards from Roger and Mom and dad! Thank you guys! We were supposed to have a clown entertain us, but he was dead in the street! Dang it, and I didn't feel like having dancing monkeys so we just sat around and talked and laughed. It was the bestest Birthday! I got a call from Adrienne. She asked if I would come out to PA and help her with the baby. Maybe stay about 2 weeks or so. MY JAW DROPPED! She needs me? She needs me? SHE NEEDS ME!!!!! How awesome is that. She told me that the ladies in RS were asking if I was going to be able to be out there for the baby to help her and she told them I probably wouldn't be able to afford it, and time off, etc. I guess that made her sad. She said she cried after church. I guess Chris promised that he would get me there somehow. Because he loves Adrienne, and this is what Adrienne wants he will move hell or high water to get what she wants. I LOVE THAT. He may be a pain sometimes but he loves my little princess!
I guess they are going to be moving March 1st. That was one of the things I said when they first moved out there. I still have hurt feelings by the way his family treated our family while here at the wedding. AM I OFFENDED? no. but I do have hurt feelings. Can I be respectful to them? Yes, I always have been. Are they respectful to me? No. but that is their problem. Doesn't mean I have to be around them 24/7. Can I be in the same room with them? Sure, I'm a big girl! I loved the time we spent there in Grand Junction. I don't believe they had to be totally disrespectful to us. NUFF SAID.
That was a great birthday gift given to me too. I'm hoping to go to PA maybe the 7th of April and coming back around the 18 or later. I'll know more details the closer she gets to being due. She says its hard to breath. I KNOW THAT ONE. I sure love to hear that she is changing and that maybe I wasn't such a bad mommy after all! I really try to live my life so that the spirit can change me, and help me teach my children. I feel God is a real gift giver in that department. I love each of my children and if I could give more I would. But God has told me I'm poor for a reason! haha! He sees the sacrifices I make for them. They are good citizens, and they work for all that they have! I LOVE THAT! What a great blessing!
If turning one year old is good like this........I welcome the birthdays!
I'm four, I'm four, I'm forty three today! (2-6-68)
This weekend was my birthday weekend. Saturday I went with Ron to clean the retirement home, Kensington in Hastings. I like being there. I like helping. After work we shopped at the dollar store and then he took me to breakfast, lunch, supper at Country Pride. I order my usual chopped steak, baked potato, and steamed veggies. Soup and salad. YUM. I didn't reorder. I am trying to get my weight down to where I can be a receptionist for Weight watchers. I have 5 pounds to go. Whew. Its been NINE YEARS. I have wanted to work for WW for NINE YEARS. Wow. Talk about stubborn.
After Country Pride we went to Kearney. I had to pay some of my Cato's card and while I was there I looked through clearance. That place is so addicting to me. I got a blouse for 5.99 and a cute black skirt for 9.99. Ron offered to buy that for me for my birthday. That was nice of him. Shai kept bugging me about when we were going to get home so I told her we were on our way. When we drove up and parked you could hear the kids running in the house and then all the lights disappeared. I heard my favorite MANLY MAN playing on the Bose. David Archuletta! awwwww! (next year it will be my album from John Wayne Shulz haha)
SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they all jumped out and surprised me (not!) They had a birthday banner and cheese cake bites and cupcakes and presents and cards! IT WAS SO SWEET! (I started my fast after country pride so I saved some goodies for Sunday). The cards were sweet! I got two webkins. One is a cocker spaniel and one is a Koala Bear. Shai made me a couple of bracelets, and a paper weight that is so cute! its a wooden block and she embossed it! LOVE IT ALL. I got lots of hugs and kisses.
Sunday I got a text from Adrienne bright and early in the morning,. Luckily I was up and ready to go. We had decided to attend my mom's ward in Grand Island and it started at 9:00, so we were up at 7:00 and leaving by 8. Karrea started throwing up Friday at 1:00 am, and felt better Saturday. Sunday 2:30 AM I got a tap on my shoulder and had a few messes to clean up. I get so annoyed. At least she didn't throw up on her brother on the bottom bunk this time. She was on the couch. Justice was thankful for that!
Justice opted to stay home with her, he had a stomach ache. I think it was because he didn't start his fast like he should of and was eating chili late at night. Sure sign for a disaster. It was all good. We got on the road a little late. I'm glad mom saved us a spot there was standing room only. NOT. There weren't very many people there. It was quite sad. There was a sweet spirit in the testimonies though. Isn't that what truly matters?
After church I got lots of hugs from dear friends that have seen me grow up and become a wife, mother, and now a grandma. Sunday school was nice and RS was even nicer. Mom bore her testimony. Could I ask for a better birthday present?
We got home and had homemade lasagna for lunch. Lyle made a great salad with tomatoes, broccoli, black olives, and lettuce. I made garlic bread. And for dessert I made angel food strawberry shortcake. Usually Ron buys all the stuff but I did this year. I wasn't going to wait around for him. I get tired of doing that!
The phone rang and it was Christopher. He apologized for not getting my birthday card off. I told him to just add interest. He laughed and told me that my birthday present is a plane ticket to come out when the baby is going to be born. I didn't know they wanted me there. He said he would have Adrienne call me when she got up from her nap. I told him I wouldn't be able to come out, who would watch the kids. My mom got mad and said figure out a way, this is your grand baby! DANG......Who knew she could be so feisty!? ME! haha
I opened up my cards from Roger and Mom and dad! Thank you guys! We were supposed to have a clown entertain us, but he was dead in the street! Dang it, and I didn't feel like having dancing monkeys so we just sat around and talked and laughed. It was the bestest Birthday! I got a call from Adrienne. She asked if I would come out to PA and help her with the baby. Maybe stay about 2 weeks or so. MY JAW DROPPED! She needs me? She needs me? SHE NEEDS ME!!!!! How awesome is that. She told me that the ladies in RS were asking if I was going to be able to be out there for the baby to help her and she told them I probably wouldn't be able to afford it, and time off, etc. I guess that made her sad. She said she cried after church. I guess Chris promised that he would get me there somehow. Because he loves Adrienne, and this is what Adrienne wants he will move hell or high water to get what she wants. I LOVE THAT. He may be a pain sometimes but he loves my little princess!
I guess they are going to be moving March 1st. That was one of the things I said when they first moved out there. I still have hurt feelings by the way his family treated our family while here at the wedding. AM I OFFENDED? no. but I do have hurt feelings. Can I be respectful to them? Yes, I always have been. Are they respectful to me? No. but that is their problem. Doesn't mean I have to be around them 24/7. Can I be in the same room with them? Sure, I'm a big girl! I loved the time we spent there in Grand Junction. I don't believe they had to be totally disrespectful to us. NUFF SAID.
That was a great birthday gift given to me too. I'm hoping to go to PA maybe the 7th of April and coming back around the 18 or later. I'll know more details the closer she gets to being due. She says its hard to breath. I KNOW THAT ONE. I sure love to hear that she is changing and that maybe I wasn't such a bad mommy after all! I really try to live my life so that the spirit can change me, and help me teach my children. I feel God is a real gift giver in that department. I love each of my children and if I could give more I would. But God has told me I'm poor for a reason! haha! He sees the sacrifices I make for them. They are good citizens, and they work for all that they have! I LOVE THAT! What a great blessing!
If turning one year old is good like this........I welcome the birthdays!
I'm four, I'm four, I'm forty three today! (2-6-68)
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