"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in MISC. on Mar 2nd, 2013
About six months ago, I discovered some websites that inspired me to want to learn to sew. These sites focus on “refashioning”, taking old, dated clothing and transforming them into something cute and contemporary. Before my mom died, she bought me a beautiful machine; one that has (almost) all the bells and whistles. We had […]
Posted in MISC. on Feb 6th, 2013
My friend Crystal was asked to speak at a President’s Circle dinner for William Jessup University. Since her husband was away on business, Crystal asked me to join her for moral support. The huge hall was transformed into a lovely intimate space. They had original art work hung over the curtained walls, live evergreens, and […]
Posted in MISC. on Jan 30th, 2013
I have a friend whose mother (who lives with them) is beginning to succumb to the unfortunate condition of Alzheimer’s. I was at their house recently, and even though we have known each other for three years, she no longer remembers me. She asked my friend to introduce me to her. I introduced myself and […]
Posted in MISC. on Jan 30th, 2013
The boys received money from their grandparents for Christmas this year. They were able to use the funds to gear up for the next level in martial arts. They are so excited! We are still waiting for the uniform. It is a nice embroidered one that needs custom ordering. Big brother takes the first punch… […]
Posted in MISC. on Jan 30th, 2013
Yes, these are my boys, sleeping, outside, IN JANUARY!
Posted in MISC. on Jan 30th, 2013
The boys were working hard to prepare for their next belt level in martial arts. The instructor mentioned to the class that if anyone wanted extra help preparing, they could ask a black belt for extra help outside of class time. The boys went on to ask Emily and Franklin. They met before class the […]
Posted in MISC. on Dec 23rd, 2012
We were sweetly surprised by our boys serving us breakfast in bed! They did everything themselves without our knowledge. Scrambled eggs, toast, yogurt, OJ, and coffee. What a nice way to start our 18th anniversary!
Posted in MISC. on Dec 23rd, 2012
While my mom enjoyed her last visit with us, we went to a lunchtime concert in Sacramento. Our friend, Brandon, played classical guitar at a church across the street from the Capitol. It was a lovely setting, with lovely music. Mom became emotional during the playing of a song that was titled , “Cherry Blossoms”. […]
Posted in MISC. on Dec 23rd, 2012
With sadness I write that my precious mama and the boys “Ama” has gone to her eternal home. She passed away December 19th around eight pm. She had just finished having dinner at her home, with her close friends Diane, Pam, and Dottie. We mourn the loss of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and mother […]
Posted in MISC. on Dec 11th, 2012
Greetings to all our loved ones! Incredible things have occurred and I am excited to share with you what is going on regarding my mother. If you have been following this closely, you are aware of the ups and downs of this journey. Mom had been given a terrible prognosis regarding the complications of an […]