Well, what is going on here? Not too much! I am having a great opportunity to be able to have peaceful hours to get many things accomplished. One thing I have taken over is cleaning the house. My housecleaning person has been frustrating me since she spilled the coffee on the floor that summer when you were all here. I had been debating stopping when I stopped my job but then that was confirmed when she cancelled out twice on me!! So I took it over myself and, as I have plenty of time for it, it's not too bad.

I also am enjoying exercising at Curves four days a week, practicing the piano, reading scriptures regularly and working on other assorted projects. I'm trying to work on the "Big Five" Scripture reading, personal prayers, exercise, nutricious food, and doing some service to others each day. Otherwise, I am applying to opportunities that I come across that look interesting and calling the consulting company weekly to remind him that I am here. I am trying to be patient enough to wait to see what doors will be opened for me....while putting forth enough effort to do my part. The challenge is that I want an interesting job that only is Mon-Fri days...(ideally Tues through Friday days)...that will also let me take time off without pay when I want to go with Dad. Kind of a hard bill to fill!

We bought a new dining room table and hutch. It really is beautiful. It seats 10 when extended...but now we will have it down in the 6 person configuration. It is a medium oak...and is really beautiful. It was delivered last night so my project for today is to reload all of the pictures etc into it. It is a rainy day so it is kind of cozy to be inside a warm house and setting it in order. I have a pile of CD's that I haven't listen to for a while to play while I do it.

Dad has to speak in church on Sunday so he is stressing about that a bit! He'll do a good job though...he always does. He is the accordian speaker which adds a bit of challenge since you never really know how much time you will have.

We love you all...and I am impressed with how well all have come through with their blogs in the last month. I am very blessed to have such great children, in-laws and grandchildren who are doing such great things with their lives.

Mom

(Just to make sure to correct any misconceptions...Marnie just turned 23 not 24!!