The Hurt Of Loss In Our Lives

It is hard to explain the burden placed on my heart this week. It is also hard to not be angry and to try to find reason and meaning behind the hurt and loss that I and many others are feeling today. More than anything it is hard to fathom the pain that those left behind are meant to suffer and the big question of course being why? Why should this happen to such a nice and loving family? Why so many tragic endings in one small family circle? Especially a family that was so looked up to. In a family that many wished they had and could be a part of. Is it irony? Is it comic? Is it some sick twisted fate? Will we ever know? Probably not. I cannot let myself wallow in it or even dwell on it or ask why for too long or I will get sucked into the abyss of wanting to know why and to find answers that seem unobtainable with out concrete proof.Therefore, all I can do is pray. Pray for peace and understanding to come to me and to those who suffer together or alone through this trying time in life. Even if substantial answers are not granted at least peace will come into our hearts for now. For now, we can have a little peace until that day comes when we can ask in person all our unanswered worries and questions.

Now That The Snow Is Behind Us

I haven't been on here in forever it seems. Maybe because the kids have been home for their 2nd Winter break. Really! There were 2 major storms that blew threw and the kids missed almost 2 weeks of school. We will see how the district decides to handle the lack of built in snow days. I will be one unhappy parent if they tack them on to the end of the school year. We already have our disney trip booked and paid for to leave a couple of days after school gets out. I would really hate for Carson to miss Kindergarten graduation and Kylee to miss 5th grade graduation...but Mickey is more important! Well, more importantly, not losing money is a big factor.

So, things are slowly returning to normal this week. After being out off and on for two weeks, a full week of school has proven to be exhausting for myself and for the kids. I am so tired by 9 at night.
Here are a few shots from our snow days.

Moving Up In The World

I am....moving up in the world. I got the all new highly impressive Evo HTC 4G Shift this weekend. I hope I got all of that right...lol. It is way too smart for me. I am trying (and doing remarkably well I might add)to figure it all out. it is really cool. I went to get a case for it Sunday and it is so new that they haven't even received the cases yet.

Wordless Weds.

Manic Monday

It might snow today. So, everything is of course depending on that one factor. life shuts down around here if it snows and the temp is below freezing. The kids will not have school and that changes everything. I am supposed to get back to Zumba today. We shall see.
We had a lovely weekend as I hope everyone in blogville did. Hope everyone has a great week too!

The Difference a Day Makes.

My wonderful children let us sleep in yesterday. The whole day was quite blissful. Everyone got along and played well together. We took the kids to Pops and had just a great family day. THEN today they wake up cross and fighting. What happened? Kylee already got grounded by Lee Jay and we haven't even made it to church yet. Good grief!!

1.What is your current favorite book, and why?
I am completely engrossed in the 6th book of the Outlander series by Diana Gibaldon. The title is The Fiery Cross. I cannot stop reading it! They are very deep into Scottish history and now Scottish immigrants to the early American colonies still under British control. the cool twist is somehow the main character is able to time travel between THE 1770'S AND 1970'S.


2. Do you go to the dentist regularly?
Yes..and the orthodontist since I have had braces for 6 months now. Only 6 more months to go!


3. What is your worst memory from High School?
The whole 4 years..lol


4. What do you hope to be remembered for in your life?
Wow. I want to be remembered as a genuine friend and a kind loving person.


5. Are you superstitious or do you have any superstitions?
None what so ever!