I was reminded today that it's been months since my last blog. How true and I send my apologies across the sea. It's been a good year thus far. Though the economy is in the perverbial toilet that's not what real life is about. The fact that the Missouri State Police would see me as a domestic terrorist because I supported Ron Paul is not what life's about either.
Life is about... well, living and loving.
These last months have been a bit of a blur. In early February we headed to LaJeune Haiti again. It was a wonderful trip, as expected. The children all look so much healthier than last year and were so glad to see us! We had a VBS for about 175 children and it was a great success. We had a small medical clinic giving out tylenol, allergy meds, lotions, eye drops, reading glasses and worm medicine. It was hard to come home. The weather was in the 70's just perfect for daily work and dipped into the 60's at night which made for restful sleep. Could we ask for more? I'm especially grateful to MAF for flying us into Pignon rather than the 8 hour horror ride through the mountains.
I'm having a blast with the Sunday School class I'm teaching. It's the "young adult" age group from 18-35 or so and it so refreshing to find some young people really willing to see what the Bible has to say to us in the 21st century. We're all finding it more relevant than we expected.
In two weeks we'll be leaving for a Disaster Response trip to Indiana for a week. I'm not sure what all we'll be doing, but the group that's going is fun, so that is a good sign. From there it's Easter and Love Feast time (my favorite holiday of the year) and then into my birthday month... ugh... we can skip that. And then to San Diego for Annual Conference the end of June. The year will be half over by then. My how time flies when we are having fun.
Yesterday I had the semi-annual slicing and dicing from the dermatologist. I always look forward to that doctor visit, not because of the knife and needle, but because of the doctor! Dr. Jane Lynch is one of the best doctors I've had. She's to the point and has a good sense of humor. While she sewed me up yesterday we talked about a trip to Haiti the end of the year. I can't wait for her to go. She'll be such an asset. As for the slice and dice.... well, the biopsy will be back in two weeks. I'm used to this by now.
Weight Watchers. Janet is too fat. Everyone that reads this, knows that, so I finally decided it is past time to do something about it. Thus far I'm down 8 pounds and my goal is far, far away, but I am determined this time and want to make a life change so I can do more stuff with the grandchildren and play soccer more aptly with my Haitian children.
Since I tend to be a bit political, I want to simply say, I'm disgusted with the economy. People are being laid off not because of the down turn in $$, but because they are greedy and thoughtless! Our daughter last her job if 10 1/2 years and I have no doubt a little Philipino girl is now doing it from her own country. A woman in our church lost her job because it could be done in another office. An acquaintance lost his job of many years the week after he finished training an "assistant". Trash truck drivers are being laid off or hours cut. Are we really producing less trash? There should be laws against such foolish chess with peoples lives. If I were queen.... well... big business would not be happy ~ And now our commander in chief wants the vets to pay for their treatment when they come back from Iraq? You have GOT to kidding me. When AIG gets bonuses... If you want riots, they might be a coming...
Rain. We've had some lovely rains the last few days. We had, no decent snows this winter, though it was cold as the arctic. Too cold to snow, I guess. I thankful for the rain even though I much prefer sunshine (much to Dr. Lynch's dismay). I don't mind the March and April showers, as it makes for good hay in the summer.
Goats. I cannot this blog without mentioned my goats. We lost our poor Sarah in January and I was devastated! We still don't know what happened, but she will be sorely missed. She was a good milker and easy going. Esther, Ellie and Heidi are all poking out there and should be kidding in May. Old crone Oreo is still with us. She's getting thinner but gets around much better now that we did not breed her this year. Amos is just Amos. Our Llama Archie is doing his job and is as happy as can be. The guineas are adorable, though they are shunning on of their own and she is not happy. Henry tries to feed her extra, but those others just will not leave her be. I doubt she'll live through the summer because of the others. Not unlike human behavior against one another. I caught them in the highway a couple weeks ago. I shooed them back to the barn, but the rascals head to the road when they think I'm not looking. One of the red hens is doing the same. Hopefully they will not venture out and get hit by the traffic that frequents this major road.
Friday I will be heading to Fredericksburg to pick up the grands. Justin and Becca will celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary tomorrow. So they will be heading to a CAPS event and I'll bring the boys home here for the weekend. But, not before Luke's football game at 7:30 a.m. (Those schedulers are insane.) I look forward to seeing him play, just not at 7:30 a.m. !
So, times are busy, life is good and God is still on the Throne! Hallelujah!
Until next time... have courage
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