40 hours and counting

Ok, so it is just about finally here. Our trip to Aruba. I alternate between giddy with excitement and overcome with anxiety. It's not about the trip, that is the excitement part. My anxiety comes into play with leaving my kids home with my dad. Individually they are all wonderful, but I could totally see my kids trying to take advantage of the situation, and conversely see my dad try to rule with a non bending iron fist.

Hopefully they don't kill each other.

We are going to have so much fun in Aruba! There is a bunch of stuff that PL is hosting, like a welcoming reception on Saturday, and an awards banquet on Sunday. I think there is going to be a big Karoeke party on night too. I heard it was open bar, which is the only way we would go. Don is going to do a volleyball tournament, and I will do the slot tournament.

I will raise my glass filled with a sissy fruity drink to you all!

Baby geese are cute

So last night while DS was at swim practice, I went for my customary 1.2 mile walk. It was raining a bit, but I had my umbrella, and am determined to get enough exercise anyway, so why not?

On the way I saw these 3 pair of geese, and their little goslings. OMH, they were so cute and fuzzy looking. I counted over 20 of them! So I stopped and watched them waddling around in the grass, and told them how cute they all looked. Well, Mama & Papa goose didn't like me talking to them, and started to usher them away from me. So I walked on, and then on my way back saw them again.

I wish I had a camera phone.

testimonial

Ok, so I have to give this testimonial about myself and my 'journey' to becoming a Unit Leader with PL. Let me first say that even creating this blog has been extremely difficult for me. I like to talk, but I have a hard time sharing in front of really large groups. And who wants to hear about me anyway? Feh.

Countdown

I am so excited! 20 days until THE BIG TRIP. Yes, for those who know me, you know we are going to Aruba. No, we are not looking for Natalee, and yes, if we see Greta V.S. we will attempt to push her off a dock (per Cyg's wishes).

Today I was able to rent a Suzuki for a decent price. After calling 4 different car rental agencies, none of which even knew what/where Aruba was, National came through for us. We plan to drive around the island one day to check things out.

DH is trying really hard not to remain negative about this trip. It really bugs me that he thinks it might not be worth it. Feh.

Ok, enough for now. I don't know what else to write. I am new at this, so this'll do.

RIP

I am sad today. Yesterday my sister in law passed away. She had just turned 44. She had a blood clot in her heart. I know there is a fancy name for it, but I don't remember it right now. I know she is with our Lord, and probably yelling at us to stop being so sad, but I can't help feeling this way. Her youngest is 18, and while that is better than a younger child, she is completely devastated. She is mad at God right now, and I'm praying for her to get past that. She has been so sheltered, and it just isn't fair that she lost her mom. Mom won't be there at her wedding, when/if she has children, the list goes on.

I feel bad for the other 2 kids too. The boy tried so hard. He performed CPR, to no avail. I know he is thinking "I should have done more", but realistically, there wasn't any more he could do.

And the oldest. She is getting her life in order, branching out on her own, but always comes home to the nest. Mom was the real reason. Now they have only their dad.

I also put myself in this situation. What would I do if I lost my husband? I would be 100% completely Lost without him. I think God is reminding me of this, and to not take him for granted, and to understand that he isn't perfect either, but that I must accept that.

That's a heavy load for a Friday.

It's a first

Ok, this is my first post to my new blog. Thanks to Puffy & Arkie & Vols for suggesting I start one.