Weekend

I'm heading out to go to work in about an hour and a half. I actually enjoy working. Not that I don't get irritated with people sometimes, but for the most part, I can tolerate a LOT for some cash!

The kids are going to visit with a friend while I'm working so that takes a HUGE load off of me. Julia is spending the night with this friend tonight while Cameron gets an evening of Julia-Free computer time.

It seems like some things are falling into place for us. We're going out of town in a couple of weeks and I just can't wait. I think we need a little family time as life seems to be flying by at warp speed.

Let's see. On other fronts. I'm half way through my class at school. I've got my midterm on Monday night and in two weeks is my final. I love these super short accelerated classes. They are a pain when you're in the middle of them, but when the 5 weeks are done, it's another 3 hours under your belt. That makes a huge difference!

Scott is going to be off starting tomorrow at 3 until we return from vacation. Hopefully he'll be motivated to get some things done around here. We have to go help a friend tear down her old shed at the first of the week then do the stuff to get ready to leave around here. The dogs need baths, laundry needs to be done, packing, etc.

I think we're going to the zoo on Tuesday to see the baby cougars. I love baby animals. They are so cute and cuddly. I'm just thanking my lucky stars that I don't have to clean up after them. LOL!

Have a great weekend!

I've been slacking.

I can't get into this blogging thing. It's driving me bonkers!

I did feel like I needed to come here and type some things down to get them out of my head.
My friend Jenna passed away last week. Her funeral was on Saturday. I'm still trying to come to terms with the fact that she is actually gone.

I know that the people who are left behind when someone dies each have their own way to grieve. I have cried, talked with friends, just sat here and stared at the computer screen reading her blogs and the blogs of her family and friends.

I'm selfish. I don't want Jenna to be gone. I want to be able to pick up the phone and call her. I want to be able to jump on my Yahoo instant messenger and chat. I want her back.

God had other plans for Jenna. I can't second guess why he took her from us. I can pray that I become half the mother to my children that she was to hers. I can pray that I'm half the wife to Scott that she was to Mark. I can also pray that I can be the friend to others that she was to me.

Thanks for all the great memories, Jenna. I will miss you.