A church member was asking about my Grandma last week after church and then was sharing memories of her trip to the Holy Land with my Grandparents. Grandpa was a Pastor and went to the Holy Lands several times. It was fun to hear about the trip again from this church member.
Today she brought a treasure. She brought a picture of my Grandpa next to a sea. He was standing there with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and was all smiles. I loved being able to see that picture. I wish I had a copy of it. Maybe I'll have to ask her if I can borrow it so that I can scan a copy.
It's such a neat treasure to share memories of someone you love.
Photo by: Zao Photography (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zao-Photography/212372784147?ref=ts) Thanks Courtney!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Spring cleaning
That's what we've been up to this week. It all started with a new vacuum cleaner. I love my new vacuum! I started vacuuming everything. That led to decluttering so that I could vacuum more.
A very sweet friend of mine kindly gave us her keyboard. (the timing was amazing - I had just found out that our keyboard can not be repaired when she contacted me) I picked that up on Monday. That led to rearranging my music room/living room. It also led to more vacuuming.
Ladybug gets confirmed on Mother's Day, so I'm hoping to keep up this progress. I love having a clean, decluttered house. Unfortunately, most of the time, I fight an uphill battle. Both ways. In the snow. Barefoot. (that is the kind of humor you get when I decide to blog at 1:50 a.m. ...)
A very sweet friend of mine kindly gave us her keyboard. (the timing was amazing - I had just found out that our keyboard can not be repaired when she contacted me) I picked that up on Monday. That led to rearranging my music room/living room. It also led to more vacuuming.
Ladybug gets confirmed on Mother's Day, so I'm hoping to keep up this progress. I love having a clean, decluttered house. Unfortunately, most of the time, I fight an uphill battle. Both ways. In the snow. Barefoot. (that is the kind of humor you get when I decide to blog at 1:50 a.m. ...)
Friday, March 18, 2011
Puppy
Well, in a little over six weeks, we will be the owners of a new puppy! Yes, I have lost my mind - but, you already knew that anyway.
I fell in love with shih tzus after dog sitting for my friends two shih tzu dogs. They are so sweet. My mom has a friend who was raising them, so I asked her to tell her friend that we would love to have one if they had another litter sometime. A week ago Monday, mom's friend called her to tell her that they had another litter.
This friend is so sweet that she is willing to sell us a female at a discounted price! I am so thankful! I have never actually purchased a dog. We have always found one at a humane shelter. But, we really wanted an indoor dog and the only way to make sure we get one that is small is to make sure we actually have the right breed. The other issue is that we don't want to cause problems with any students who have allergies. Shih tzus are supposed to be ok in that area.
I cannot wait to see these puppies. We still don't know exactly what they look like, so I still haven't thought of a name yet!
I fell in love with shih tzus after dog sitting for my friends two shih tzu dogs. They are so sweet. My mom has a friend who was raising them, so I asked her to tell her friend that we would love to have one if they had another litter sometime. A week ago Monday, mom's friend called her to tell her that they had another litter.
This friend is so sweet that she is willing to sell us a female at a discounted price! I am so thankful! I have never actually purchased a dog. We have always found one at a humane shelter. But, we really wanted an indoor dog and the only way to make sure we get one that is small is to make sure we actually have the right breed. The other issue is that we don't want to cause problems with any students who have allergies. Shih tzus are supposed to be ok in that area.
I cannot wait to see these puppies. We still don't know exactly what they look like, so I still haven't thought of a name yet!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
My Grandpa
Well, for the 2nd Wednesday in a row, my grandpa fell/passed out/fainted at church. Thankfully, he was at church where he was among people who could help and people who love him. So, now the question is what to do from here? He is 92 and has been living alone since Grandma passed away in July 2009. The concern is that no one is around to help him if he is alone and has one of these issues. But, the tricky part is that he likes him home and he loves his church. He does volunteer work at the church and it keeps him going. I hate to see him lose that.
I have offered to take him into our home. We live only 30 minutes from his church and could get him to his church and to his Braille volunteer work. Ladybug has been fascinated with Braille - so, we could all volunteer together and really learn something!
So here's the positives:
*He could have our room and bathroom - all on the main level. We could clean all our stuff out of the room and bathroom so it could be all his own stuff and his own space. We could easily move to the downstairs bedroom/bathroom.
*We are around all day. He would not be alone.
*I could get him to his church and Braille work and we could volunteer with him.
*He loves to walk. We have a beautiful bike path close and we could go with him so that he wouldn't have to walk alone. I know I could use more exercise!
*He used to play Yahtzee with my Grandma every afternoon. I have children who would eat that up! They love games.
*When my dh and I were discussing all of these possibilities - my kids got so excited at the idea. They asked when he could move in!
I have offered to take him into our home. We live only 30 minutes from his church and could get him to his church and to his Braille volunteer work. Ladybug has been fascinated with Braille - so, we could all volunteer together and really learn something!
So here's the positives:
*He could have our room and bathroom - all on the main level. We could clean all our stuff out of the room and bathroom so it could be all his own stuff and his own space. We could easily move to the downstairs bedroom/bathroom.
*We are around all day. He would not be alone.
*I could get him to his church and Braille work and we could volunteer with him.
*He loves to walk. We have a beautiful bike path close and we could go with him so that he wouldn't have to walk alone. I know I could use more exercise!
*He used to play Yahtzee with my Grandma every afternoon. I have children who would eat that up! They love games.
*When my dh and I were discussing all of these possibilities - my kids got so excited at the idea. They asked when he could move in!
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