Last week was so long and tiring! We had special meetings at church and I was straight out there after work every night. The worse though was Tuesday. A normal 40 minutes bus ride took 2 HOURS!!! There was an accident that majorly backed up traffic, even after it was cleared up! I ended up being late, but that's OK because the speaker got caught in the same traffic and was late as well!

Friday night was the awards night for the kids program I work in . I shed tears as I watched the sixth grade girls I've worked with for two years graduate from the program. Next year they are off to the teen group. I'm going to miss them! I also got emotional with my 1st-2nd graders! The second graders leave my room next year to go to the next room. I am so proud of all the kids in my class and the hard work they all did this year.

By Friday night I was drained. I slept a good eight and a half hours Friday night! It felt so good! I had fun on Friday. I watched my nephews in the morning and in the afternoon I went to jewelry party. I will have to show you a picture of what I go when it comes in.

Work went pretty good last week. He didn't seem to get to mad at me last week, which is a good thing. However, he also didn't give me much work to do, which left me bored. I'm finding things to do (organize and updated the office manual) but eventually I will run out of things to find to do and then I don't know what I will do! I am still keeping my eye out there for something else.

Hope you all have a good weekend!

Good Morning everyone
I go home today but I'm a ball of nerves . Marla , I don't think I am able to let this feeling go but I'm not angry anymore ,I think I liked angry better than this depression I am feeling . what the heck ? I know we'll be ok but Like Jenny was just saying about the father in law with poor social skills- mark my husband down in that category too.
He doesn't get it that he could have possibly hurt my feelings . One day will not be enough and I thing maybe that's why I'm so depressed .

But not to bring everybody down for too long ...I should get to meet my new grandson if all goes well and she doesn't run late .

Keeping my fingers crossed .


Amy

Dave looks very hansom! Why is he wearing a suit and tie on the boat? Is it a more formal event? I forgot to sign us up for yoga today, yikes! I must call tomorrow. It starts a week from Thursday. I've taken yoga from this instructor before. She is very good. I hope it helps both of us with our aches and pains. In the past it was very helpful for my arthritis.

Amy- I'm sorry you are in a funk. Hang in there! I agree with Shirley that you and hubby should chat before you leave for LA. Dinner together or a long walk?

I had two appointments cancel today at work so I got some paperwork done. Tomorrow is a paperwork day for everyone so that will be nice. The speech clinicians are holding a luncheon for one of our own that is retiring. She was one of the people who was honored at last weeks retirement party. Whenever a speech clinician retires we always have a luncheon with just our group and give an additional gift to send them into retirement.

Russ and I went Nordic walking after work at the county park that has lots of trails. It is only a mile or so from our house. The wave pool and water park was open with lots of people swimming and picnicing. We also saw lots of tents and campers in the camp ground. Definitely summer for some people. We went to Costco to pick up some things. I bought more of the smoked salmon I like so much and fresh fruit.

Well I have some things to accomplish so signing off.
Hi Marla and Ang!

Jenny

Yesterday's interview went great and sounds promising! They talked about bringing me back to meet the two younger lawyers that I would actually work with. The position is doing property ALL DAY LONG! I've wanted to do nothing but property for awhile. I love property! Within two hours of me leaving the interview, they were calling my references! (I know this because he called me and told me!) I am so excited about the prospect of this possibly working out. Fingers are crossed! (Well not literally, will make typing to hard!) Best part is they do offer benefits! I haven't had benefits in nearly 5 years. It will be so good to have something to help cover all those dental bills I keep getting!!!

I have a follow up interview today at 4:00 from Wednesday's interview! I think I just may be getting an offer! I hope I do! We made next week my last week here where I am now. If offered the new position, I will be starting June 22 (probably) which will make an excellent birthday present! (and an assurance I will never forget my work anniversary date!)

Crazy, busy week so I haven't checked in for awhile. I went to a play on Wednesday eve and had book club last night.

Congratulations Ang! I hope you get an offer. Does your current boss know you've interviewed? Benefits would be fantastic! Fingers crossed for you!

Hi Marla! Wow, Zach is going, going, going! Better busy than sitting around. What about Caleb? How are you doing?

Hi Shirley! Bon Voyage, sail away! I hope you have good weather for your first sail. Our yoga class starts next Thursday.

So glad it's Friday! Tomorrow I get my hair colored and foiled. It's been awhile. I was going to let it turn gray gradually but it looks so dull and dark so I need it brightened up.

Hi Amy! Safe travels and have fun!

Jenny

Hi! One more week of work then off for 3 weeks. I can't wait! It's even hard to go back tomorrow. I love weekends.

Congratulations Ang! Sounds like your current boss is handling your resignation well. I hope this next place is a better fit for you.

We took the dogs to the dog park this afternoon. They ran and watched the horses across the fence while we read in the shade. We were the only ones there so they had the whole place to themselves. Beautiful day! Russ and I just got back from seeing the movie Spy with Melissa McCarthy. Crude but funny! Why do movies have to use the "f" word so much? I don't get it!. The lady laughing behind us was hysterically funny. Sometimes I was laughing at her reaction more than the movie.

I have to pay some bills so signing off. Have a great Monday!

Jenny

Shirley- I hope your sailing trips get better from here. Nice that your friends were able to help. I hope you get R & R at the cabin.

Busy week at work. I have no home visits tomorrow. My one visit cancelled so I can get things done. Glad to have the paperwork time. I need it. Knitting tomorrow eve and yoga on Thursday. I'm really looking forward to yoga. Russ has been wanting to try it to see if it helps his pain from his fall off the roof a few years ago. Now we are going to do it. It use to help my joint pain when I did it before but now I'm so much further along in my arthritis we'll see if it is effective. Either way, I need to stretch my muscles. We did Nordic walking after work for 35 minutes. I can't go very far due to my knee pain but a little bit is better than nothing.

Raining tonight. I hope it stays steady through the summer so we don't have to water the lawn or plants. Today was a beautiful, perfect day with sun and low 70's.

Well have a great Wednesday!

Jenny

Well bad news happening here. Russ' Dad called a week ago and said he had spots on his lung and needed a biopsy. The biopsy was last Monday and he got the results today. His partner called and she said he has small cell carcinoma in the lung, liver, and lymph nodes between the lobes. They can't do chemo because the liver is what filters the chemo from your body. It's terminal and advanced. She also said he hasn't eaten or drank anything all week and is very weak. She called 911 and they took him to the hospital today. Russ hasn't seen his Dad in almost 5 years (long story there) so if he passes before we can get there he is going to have enormous guilt. He made his choices and was very stubborn regarding his Dad but it will be hard on him. We are taking the dogs to the kennel tomorrow afternoon and heading to Wisconsin on Saturday morning. It will be a 4 hour drive. Russ is going to call the doctor tomorrow to get info. We may end up leaving tomorrow if needed.

We went to our first yoga class. It 's the same teacher I've taken from before. She's good. Russ liked it and said it felt good. We both have very tight muscles. The class is a "gentle stretch yoga" so the goal is flexibility, relaxation, balance, and meditation. It felt good and painful.

We have two graduation parties to attend this weekend and will get to one or none. I'll drop off cards and money if we can't go.

Marla- sorry your legs are bothering you. Mine swell also and it can be painful, especially at night. Sometimes I wonder about my heart and circulation but my echo cardiogram was normal. I still think I may have vascular problems that aren't detected.

Well I need to book a hotel room in WI. We don't want to create work for Jean at their home. She's a mess and also a fuss budget. She would feel she had to make the bed, clean the house, prepare food, etc. She wouldn't let us do it.

I'll report more when I know more.

Jenny

Jenny - Sorry to hear that. I will be praying for you.

Thursday I was on my way home from work when I got a text from my boss. He said his old bookkeeper had called and could start tomorrow. He didn't need me on Friday. Friday was to be my last day on the job. There is no way in the space of an hour she randomly called, found out I was leaving and said she could start the next day. I don't believe him. He either was talking to here before or he lied and just didn't want me to come in the next day. Now I'm down a day's pay. At the rate I get paid, it's a significant amount to loose. I tried to make the most of it. I ended up going out for a 20 minute run followed by a walk for over an hour. I couldn't wrap my head around what he did. I think now I am glad I am done there. I couldn't decide to be happy I was done or upset about what he did and how he did it. I spend Friday doing some errands.

Saturday was the celebration for my middle nephew's graduation from kindergarten. I can't believe he will be in first grade in the fall! I ate WAY to much food at the BBQ! There was hamburgers, mini pizzas, salad, fruit, chips and cupcakes. Saturday night I was out to my pastor's. We have one of our supporting missionaries here that I've been writing the wife for the past year. We combined having them over to eat at their place (since I have no room here). Out there we had another BBQ. I had another hamburger, chips, salad, strawberry pie and cake. The only good thing about eating that much food on Saturday was that when I went grocery shopping after, I was to stuffed to the gills to even look at what wasn't on my list!

Today was my church's 36th anniversary celebration. We had our morning service followed by a potluck. My church is very good at bringing LOTS of food and is full of really good cooks! Plus my birthday is tomorrow and one of my students made cupcakes for the class. (I've always made cupcakes for them on their birthdays) So I had lots at the potluck plus a yummy cupcake. After our services (one our anniversary service we have our regular service, followed by a potluck and then an afternoon service. We got out at 4 and were done for the day.) After that we (me, my brother and his family and Joseph (my new friend) who came down to see me) and we had a BBQ (chicken this time) for Father's Day and my birthday. So even more food there! I ate so much this weekend, that I feel I've eaten enough for four days!

Tomorrow I start my new job. I am so excited for it. It's the best birthday present! (Even though I got some nice things today.) Nothing can beat a new job doing the area of law I love to work in - property! I can't wait to get started. I need to get to bed earlier, as I need to be leaving earlier for the bus. Tomorrow is going to be interesting. I have to take a new route and I just hope I'm not late! I need to take two different buses now. Since it only gives me 8 minutes to make the transfer, and I need to go down a busy road to where I need to make the connecting bus, I'm going to try to take the first bus 15 minutes earlier then what they say to take, that way I have about 25 minutes to make the connection. I could either arrive really early or just on time! It will be trial and error for the first little bit until I find something that works.

Hey gals -

Jenny - sorry for you and Russ. Glad he was able to make it there in time - prayers for peace for all of you

Ang - hope your new job is all you dream for it to be - good luck! Are you still visiting with your guy friend? :>)

Shirley - sounds like lots of summer fun your way

still very busy running the boys (especially Zach) - trying to get something for fair done - no luck with that - I'm just so whipped at night. Did a family reunion this weekend - which was fun- but was several evenings getting ready for - gone for a whole day and then just shot Sunday from being too hot. I have real fear there won't be any projects this year and then the big disappointment look from sis - yeck.

auditor in counting today - hellz week here - gotta go - hugs luvs

good job Jenny - keep pushing forward - I actually like the mashed cauliflower but found it to be a hassle to prepared - but think I saw somewhere recently that is a frozen version out there - may have to look for it and give it a try again. Feel better!

Shirley enjoy your weekend and baby time

Hi Ang and Amy

hoping to test a couple of muffin recipes for fair this weekend - plus if my legs don't hurt - really really really should work out HUGS!

Family reunions are always interesting. It is fun to see relatives you haven't seen in a long time. Good luck with the muffins. I'm sorry you have achy legs Marla. I know what that feels like and it really zaps your energy daily. Let me know if you find any answers or solutions. I'm trying to back off Tylenol and Advil for awhile. I'm afraid my organs will become damaged.

Yoga felt great last night. Why did I ever stop doing it? This time I need to stay with it if it helps me be stronger and less pain. Just being more flexible will help the overall body aches.

My cold is full blown. I had to sleep in the recliner last night and I took Nyquil at 3:30 in the morning. I'm tired and groggy today. My ears hurt and only sipping water makes my throat feel better. If this persists I'll stop by the Minute Clinic and get checked. What a whammy of a first week of my 3 week vacation. Family death and getting sick from my travels...

Amy- no baby yet? I hope you get to meet the little one.

Hi Shirley and Ang! How's your new job Ang?

Jenny