Seven!!!

This last month has flown by so fast. I suppose it is a month to month feeling now for me. But then again, I have been more busy than at any other time since Tim has left. I have recently found out that one of my new friends also has a missionary in Brazil, too. This makes it three people that I personally know that have missionaries there. I was talking to her about how much Tim is loving every second he has over there. I heard somewhere that they are no longer allowing missionaries to serve extended missions. Honestly, I don't know how accurate this statement is but I cross my fingers it is true. Although I know that it would be the Lord's all-knowing wisdom that would guide the decision, I am so grateful that Tim can't serrve longer. He would take the opportunity in a heart beat. I can truthfully say that I would be happy because Tim would be so exstatic, but I would also be terribly sad. Who knows how much more of this I can take ha ha ha JK.

This last Monday I got some exciting news; Tim's brother sent in his papers about a week earlier and would be receiving his call on Wednesday. That night I learned that Jake will be serving in the Sao Paulo South Mission!! Tim guessed that he would serve in Brazil (I think he is a little biased) and he was right. One thing that is slightly sad is that Jake will be leaving for Brazil on November 25, 2009. Tim doesn't arrive home until February 2010. I can't image going 4 years without seeing all of my family. However, I am sure the boys won't complain because they understand the Lord's insight! Congrats Jake!!!

Kenny Chesney

Have you ever been to a concert?? I haven't. Well I guess I can't say that anymore. Last night I had the chance to go see Kenny Chesney live. My friend Sam was lucky enough to get us tickets! I was pretty excited that she decided to ask me to come! It was so fun to see someone live. We had nosebleed seats but I still enjoyed the show. However, I think that next time I go to a concert I will try for closer seats. :)




















Thanks so much Sam!!!






There was an amazing violinist that was part of the band. Man, if only I had practiced a bit more. ha ha

Honored

I never really considered being a nanny work. I admit that when explaining to people why I couldn't do something, I would say work but I didn't think it was. I played all day and slept all night. I was just lucky enough to get paid for it. There really wasn't any extra effort put into it. I feel blessed to have had that chance! It has been almost 2 and 1/2 months since I last watched Devyn. I miss him tons!!! Yesterday, I had the chance to see him again!!!! His mom had called me earlier in the week and wanted to know if she could bring Devyn and his dad to Sunday dinner. I was more than happy to tell her yes. Sunday brought friends and family together (we had more then just Devyn's family over). About half way through dinner, Devyn's dad excuses himself. When he returns he asks me if he could make an announcement. Without thinking or hesitating, I tell him yes. He stands and gets everyone's attention. Then much to my surprise and embarrassment, he presents me with... this. It is a flag that was flown over Iraq on a combat mission in my honor, and a certificate indicating its authenticity. It has been signed by the Lieutenant Colonel. Wow!! I honestly didn't know what to say. He told me that I was more help than he could of asked for his wife and son. I feel so honored. The Lord truely blesses good people through small and simple things. I do not feel like I did anything worth honoring but Devyn's family felt it a blessing I was there. It still boggles my mind. Thank you so much for this wonderful honor!!!

Heat and such

Wow, it has been a long time... Life has been very full and busy as of late.

I am never one to say no to a little heat. In fact, I would much rather it be a hot summers day than a blizzard in the middle of winter. But that is for the outside... About a week and a half ago the most miserable thing happened. The AC in my home died!!! Why couldn't it have died a few weeks earlier, let's say the beginning of June, instead of now? The answer to that is, my family never seems to be that lucky. :) At first I didn't mind so much because I was at work all day, and then is was cool enough outside that I could sleep with the window open and still use a light blanket. However, as the days dragged on the temperature outside increased. That is why it is so miserable. I am constantly trying to find ways to cool down. Many would suggest swimming in order to cool off, but unfortunately, all water parks and pools are closed before I get off work. One of the joys of growing up and working.

There is a slight upside to the whole situation, after coming home from school, I have gained a few pounds. (It really isn't anything to worry about) Now that I live in a sauna, I have noticed that I must have some water weight. I am slowly losing pounds. That could be good and bad...

I wish it was only in my house that I have felt this extreme heat. Yesterday, I headed over to The Gym (odd name for a rec center) so that I could play a few games of four on four volleyball. When I got there, I found out that there wasn't any AC in The Gym. Holy hannah, was it HOT!! I was sweating right as I hit the doors. Then we all started to play and as you can imagine it just got hotter. But since we were playing volleyball, I wasn't too sad about being in such heat.

We have a new AC unit today and my dad is working on getting it all connected. I am very excited and I pray that it will be up and running soon!!!