2 Months Worth...

No, I'm not going to write two months worth of stuff that's been going on...I don't have that kind of time. I will just do the highlights.

We started school! Yeah, August 10th. Soooooo early! So far so good. We've hit a few bumps in the road but will get to that later.

House is in good shape. We've FINALLY hung up ALL the framed pictures and it's amazing what the room looks like with stuff on the walls. It looks good. Front flowerbed is about to burst with mums...can't wait to see all the colors!

Alex and Emma's doctors have finally come up with a definite diagnosis, so we've been dealing with that. Pray for our family!!

Jason and I have decided on a church to call home; First Baptist Church of Sulphur.

Have had lots of family come visit us, so I can play hostess! and I LOVE doing it! Keep 'em coming!

So here's how this week has gone:

Sunday afternoon, Patrick called with the news he's been called up for a year to go to Afghanistan probably around April or May. He starts his training in January.

Monday a teacher resigned at the high school

Tuesday I hosted a Pampered Chef Party with sister-in-law Ruth as the consultant. Good times!

Wednesday I started teaching piano lessons...whew! I got to study up on my technique and theory!!

Thursday I went to a toe party with some teacher friends and came home with cute toes AND the biggest headache I have ever had in my life...not good. Ironically I slept soundly.

Today the US History teacher next door to me passed away this morning. Earl Wilson. He also helped coach track, was well loved and ALWAYS greeted me with a smile on his face and laughter when he talked. Please pray for his family. He was taking a stress test yesterday and had a stroke. I believe he was in his 50's. It's hard to see students in pain over that kind of loss. Also our football team lost tonight. 7-14

All I can say is that life is short so don't waste time on petty things. Watch your words, because you may regret them later. Tell your friends and loved ones you love and care for them.

Needless to say it has been a stressful and long week. We can't be happy all the time but we can be joyful because of Who has blessed us and given us grace to live through each day.

Cheers, love and hugs to all,
Jess