I just read the blog of a little girl who is in remission. Her mom recently put Olivia's brother's photo on their page because he is in military training. This family is going through so much...dad just lost his job, son in military, sister in high school, and olivia is in "remission". Please read this mother's plea for increased awareness for children's cancer...and for prayer for those suffering...and for some sort of "understanding" of God's plan...she so captures in words how I often feel...
http://www.caringbridge.org:80/visit/olivialangwasser
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Surprise call!!
What a surprise when I answered my cell today (which I shouldn't have done since I was in the middle of a meeting)....Kelsie!!!!!!!!
She got a cell phone and the call was pretty cheap. Now that she's in Florence her access to the internet is not great. Plus, her friends are in apartments all over the place, so she "needed" texting to communicate with them.
She sounded very good, happy, and said that Florence is "amazing". The food is "too good...I'm going to gain weight", she loves her apartment that she shares with 3 other girls, and she is planning trips to see the sights. She likes her classes-her one art class they go all over the city and sketch and paint...she said that tourists take their photos all the time!! What a hoot. Another class they go all over the city to see buildings and such. She said that it is great.
It sure was the boost that I needed. Work is very stressful right now, and I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Working extra hours (without pay), extra day next week, and can't seem to get done what needs to be done. This time of year is always bad...I just have to keep telling myself that!
I miss my dad....we were out to dinner tonight when a lady my age was with her dad...who was going slow with his walker...and I just wanted Dad to be there, too!
If you haven't checked out Kelsie's blog yet, it is fun. Gerberkj1.blogspot.com
She got a cell phone and the call was pretty cheap. Now that she's in Florence her access to the internet is not great. Plus, her friends are in apartments all over the place, so she "needed" texting to communicate with them.
She sounded very good, happy, and said that Florence is "amazing". The food is "too good...I'm going to gain weight", she loves her apartment that she shares with 3 other girls, and she is planning trips to see the sights. She likes her classes-her one art class they go all over the city and sketch and paint...she said that tourists take their photos all the time!! What a hoot. Another class they go all over the city to see buildings and such. She said that it is great.
It sure was the boost that I needed. Work is very stressful right now, and I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Working extra hours (without pay), extra day next week, and can't seem to get done what needs to be done. This time of year is always bad...I just have to keep telling myself that!
I miss my dad....we were out to dinner tonight when a lady my age was with her dad...who was going slow with his walker...and I just wanted Dad to be there, too!
If you haven't checked out Kelsie's blog yet, it is fun. Gerberkj1.blogspot.com
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Great weekend with Tara and Todd, Carli and Jeremy. So nice to have lots of noise and laughter in the house again. Not to say that Ted and I are boring or anything...
Tara's little dachshund Coney (coney dog, get it?)came home not knowing that she was going under the knife. She was going into heat, and they don't want puppies, so grandpa Ted spayed her late last night. By this morning she was running and jumping like nothing happened. Why can't it be that easy for humans? I would've signed up long ago !!
Carli has her labwork and chest x-ray tomorrow. Please keep praying! Then her appointment with Dr. Stallings is on Tuesday afternoon after she plays with dead people at school. Well, not plays....just cuts and learns....would freak me out, I think. Cadavors are a great way to learn, but a little weird. She said "I see dead people...really". Yikes.
so far she says that it will be hard, especially her biomechanics. Plus, they assume that everyone knows a lot of medical terminology and such. Will be a challenge, but she's been challenged before and done very well.
Talked to Kelsie via Skype this evening. So nice to see her and hear her voice. What did we do before all of this technology? I say that we had more time to do important things but now we sit at the computer...oh well, a sign of the times which has it's positives and negatives. Kelsie sounds like she's having a good time, and there were kids talking and laughing in the background. She's still at the beach this week with the Italian lessons, then on to Florence this coming weekend.
Tara's little dachshund Coney (coney dog, get it?)came home not knowing that she was going under the knife. She was going into heat, and they don't want puppies, so grandpa Ted spayed her late last night. By this morning she was running and jumping like nothing happened. Why can't it be that easy for humans? I would've signed up long ago !!
Carli has her labwork and chest x-ray tomorrow. Please keep praying! Then her appointment with Dr. Stallings is on Tuesday afternoon after she plays with dead people at school. Well, not plays....just cuts and learns....would freak me out, I think. Cadavors are a great way to learn, but a little weird. She said "I see dead people...really". Yikes.
so far she says that it will be hard, especially her biomechanics. Plus, they assume that everyone knows a lot of medical terminology and such. Will be a challenge, but she's been challenged before and done very well.
Talked to Kelsie via Skype this evening. So nice to see her and hear her voice. What did we do before all of this technology? I say that we had more time to do important things but now we sit at the computer...oh well, a sign of the times which has it's positives and negatives. Kelsie sounds like she's having a good time, and there were kids talking and laughing in the background. She's still at the beach this week with the Italian lessons, then on to Florence this coming weekend.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Kelsie's blog address!!
Kelsie will be writing a blog during her adventures in Florence, Italy. The address is : gerberkj1.blogspot.com
It will be fun to follow her and see what she is up to during her travels. She will also be updating on Facebook.
Goodbye Kelsie...see you in December! (we do have Skype...so see you via webcam)!!
It will be fun to follow her and see what she is up to during her travels. She will also be updating on Facebook.
Goodbye Kelsie...see you in December! (we do have Skype...so see you via webcam)!!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Lots of changes...
Carli just sent a text...they are on their way to St. Kitts. I hope that they have a marvelous week on the beach, and that they come home refreshed and ready to jump in to life with both feet!
Trying to get Kelsie ready for a semester in Florence, Italy. She is excited, but I am sure a little apprehensive. She flies first to London, and she is really looking forward to that. Then on to Italy and 2 weeks intensive language and culture study. Then she will mostly be taking art classes in Florence. Wow, she is so fortunate! It will be hard not to see her for so long...but we are hoping to go visit her sometime this fall.
She is struggling to get everything for 4 months in her suitcase! And she is the one who can pack in a tiny suitcase, normally. Not totally knowing what the weather will be and what to expect is a little daunting. I'm sure that she will be fine. She has a couple of side trips that they take...so exciting!
I'm back to school, but am fortunate to have a couple of days off that I can spend with Kelsie. She spent a few days in Pennsylvania and Columbus visiting friends and Tara...now it's my turn!!
Today is Tara and Todd's 5th anniversary. I can't believe that it was five years ago that we were doing the first outdoor wedding experience. I wish them both many years of happiness...marriage can be so hard, and I am so proud of them for the way that they handle things both big and small.
Lots of changes in our household...but for the time being, they are all blessings and we are so thankful!
Trying to get Kelsie ready for a semester in Florence, Italy. She is excited, but I am sure a little apprehensive. She flies first to London, and she is really looking forward to that. Then on to Italy and 2 weeks intensive language and culture study. Then she will mostly be taking art classes in Florence. Wow, she is so fortunate! It will be hard not to see her for so long...but we are hoping to go visit her sometime this fall.
She is struggling to get everything for 4 months in her suitcase! And she is the one who can pack in a tiny suitcase, normally. Not totally knowing what the weather will be and what to expect is a little daunting. I'm sure that she will be fine. She has a couple of side trips that they take...so exciting!
I'm back to school, but am fortunate to have a couple of days off that I can spend with Kelsie. She spent a few days in Pennsylvania and Columbus visiting friends and Tara...now it's my turn!!
Today is Tara and Todd's 5th anniversary. I can't believe that it was five years ago that we were doing the first outdoor wedding experience. I wish them both many years of happiness...marriage can be so hard, and I am so proud of them for the way that they handle things both big and small.
Lots of changes in our household...but for the time being, they are all blessings and we are so thankful!
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