Doing well enough!

I just had to go online and read about all my friends on FB...
it's amazing(or weird,or wrong ) how much I use FB to know all about others... :)

Jerry drove up on the motorcycle to bring Jessica her necessities-(I was at home alone... errr with Shane) - he was almost there and then his gas tank sprung a leak ... he fixed it with come electricians' tape and a screw...    What is a good story about Jerry,  and his vehicles without a bit of drama...?
(he came home feed me and Shane and then promptly went on craigslist to "pre-shop" for a motorcycle.,... silly man, I know his motorcycle is old and in need of replacement, but my KIA ... is first to get an upgrade.)

Me neighbor Pam came to my rescue and washed my hair in her front yard... awww Joy! 

Shane is doing well enough with out the medication-- he is willing to listen and follow directions as long as the TV,video or radio is off...  he even cooked me a chimmychanga... :) 
I am learning how to use the crutches in our super small house, I am learning that the wheelchair is nice to use outside.


and now I need to go put up my foot... it's telling me to go and rest...
I am sure this post is rather odd and rambling... I blame the drugs...
:) 

Post #516

As the kids have grown older, Jerry and I have tried to let them take on more responsibilities, when we thought it was time.

Jessica even signed a contract that is posted in their bathroom-- it says

"When I am 8, I will run my own bath, November 13, 2008"

Well... last night she FINALLY completed this task! She also was able, for the first time- to use my blow dryer.(It was on the low setting but--I am still really happy that she is attempting to do more...)

A few weeks ago, Jerry drove by the middle school, and he thought he saw Jessica's bicycle--Jerry was able to come home and find that indeed Jessica's bike had be removed from our yard. Jerry went up to the school and although the bike was once again moved, he found it and brought it home. (Jerry is such a good Daddy...)

Just last Sunday, I got a text from my neighbor while I was on my way out of church-- apparently a teen had tried to steal our bikes - but was deterred by them being locked to our boat trailer-- and our AWESOME neighbor, Pam-- who was..,. rather vocal about things...:)

A few days ago Jessica was convinced that she should be allowed to walk home from school-- she wanted to "step up to the plate" -- she was being stubborn, and she didn't really want to hear what I had to say about the topic. When we got home Jerry and I talked for a few moments about the issue, and then Jessica came in. Jerry took the lead in explaining to Jessica why .... we didn't think that walking home from school was safe. Jessica offered to have me escort her in the KIA-- we explained that the other drivers might not like that idea. I have a feeling that this topic will be reappearing soon-- hopefully I can find a good way to tell Jessica no, without squashing her desire to ..."step up to the plate".

Shane had a rather good day at school and I found out that he gets to keep his IA until April!

It was nice to hear that he was also able "to deal" with an Assembly-- they brought him some headphones and books-- and he did fine! Assembly's are held in the gym, and Shane typically doesn't enjoy the gym-- so this was a GOOD DAY!~

Our yearly book fair is coming up and although I am going to help, I am going to be praying for patience and skill when responding to people's comments. I like to help when I can, but often I have to shut my mouth and try to keep my feet on the floor, as apposed to in my mouth-- or stomping my feet. (sheepist smile...)

I have been praying and I continue to be in prayer for the HennHouse, Travis and family, Stacey P. and family--- and last but not least Haiti!.

Jerry's work is matching donations for Haiti, from their employees, and although Jerry and I didn't have a lot to give, it still felt good to have our donation go a bit further thanks to his employer.

Last evening before bed, Jessica asked me

to make up some math problems,

Shane was happily reading a book about knock, knock jokes...

even though both are fighting a head cold

it was nice to see them being so wonderful!

Ah, joy!

I also stumbled upon a new blog -- http://www.hartleysboys.com/ I was reading a bit over there and often the topic seems to be SPD...and how to manage all that comes with that acronym along with other acronyms.. ... Oh, Joy!

Just Life...

Jerry had taken video on his cell phone of fish.... swimming around-- The kids were VERY interested...me...

not so much... I was tired,bored and annoyed--

Jerry's fishing partner called Jerry's phone at 6am... which woke me up... grrr...

then it rained,and rained and rained.. then Shane and I had a difference of opinion, on how to walk into school- he felt running was fine.. I disagreed-- And then seeing the school psychologist near his car-- prompted me to to make Shane walk all the way back to our car and show me the correct way to WALK to class.

What does the future hold? Prayer, lots of prayer!

My dear husband took the time this weekend to replace the brakes on all four wheels-- on my KIA-- We found out later, I really didn't need new brakes, but instead a slave cylinder -- That part we ordered and it took 2 days to get here...(I got to drive the big, beautiful, new, gas hog truck while we were waiting for the part to come in!)

Shane wanted to be just like Daddy---

I think he spent a good 10 minute under his, "truck" WOW!

This time of year is always full of unknowns for me-
My dear, Miss Jessica was born at 33 1/3 weeks the day before Mother's Day---back in 2001
Since her birthday and Mother's Day are on the same weekend, yet again,
I am just waiting to see if I will be okay... I know that she is healthy and happy-- except for her one kidney that is just a little smaller than the other, but still -- I worry-- and I remember--That she was only 3 pounds 4 ounces at birth, and that she had to be given CPR right after her 3minute emergency C-section. Ah, the roller coaster of Life and Kids !
anyway...
How do you explain to family members that just don't get it...???
Shane is very interested in the truth, and he doesn't do well with things that aren't real at the moment-- someone mentioned to him about something that they had, and that they wanted to show him, the next time he came to visit---= All Shane heard was that this thing was available to see and visit and -- now he wants to know just when will we go and visit this thing...

I dropped off paperwork to enroll Shane into school at the Dr.'s office *pause*
I am very angry.... *pause*
They have had this paperwork for two days, and only after my phone call to them last night--
did I find out that the paperwork won't be ready till NOON today!!!!!! GEEEZZZZZZ it's only four pages total, and if they fill out one I can just copy the information to the other! AGHHH!!!!
I am having them fill out two sets of papers since I don't know which school he is going to -- that way I am prepared for both.

I guess I am expecting more
from others than they are capable of ?????
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Pardon me while I brag for a moment----
Do you know about the Global Day of Prayer???
Our church is hosting one day (May 9th)
of the 10 days of prayer in our area,
and I am beyond excited!
If you want more information about
the Global Day of Prayer, go to www.onehopenetwork.org